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Sang Kim

Sang Kim

Global Board, US Executive Committee

Co-Chair, Global Tax Practice

Chair, US Tax Practice

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Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, he spent seven years at two of the Big 4 firms in their Silicon Valley offices where he focused in international tax from both planning and tax accounting perspectives.

Recognitions

The respected English research firm Chambers & Partners has repeatedly recognized Sang in their global and US legal directories as one of the premier international tax practitioners located in the US. Chambers Global has stated he is a "partner who impresses peers in California with his international tax expertise." Chambers USA has had "[c]lients describe him as a trusted adviser" "with sources referring to him as 'a very intelligent and technical practitioner'" who delivers "great results and great turnaround time."

In addition, The Legal 500 United States has repeatedly recommended Sang for his international tax work. The highly-regarded legal directory has found him to be "'a very strong tax advisor' with 'excellent skills' and a superb track record in post-merger integration." Furthermore, he has a "brilliant reputation" in the marketplace especially with technology and life sciences companies.

Education

  • LL.M., Taxation, New York University School of Law 1996
  • J.D., Northwestern University School of Law 1995
  • B.A., Philosophy and Economics, Columbia University 1992

Civic and Charitable

Sang is President of the Bronx Science Foundation focusing on endowment development for a leading public high school in New York City. He also served for many years as Little League baseball and youth basketball coach.

"Clients describe him as a trusted adviser who has the 'ability to provide succinct, timely and solid legal advice. He is highly entrepreneurial and more importantly, builds long-term relationships.'" Chambers USA

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  • Tax
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
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  • Corporate
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  • Intellectual Property and Technology
  • International Trade, Regulatory and Government Affairs
  • Projects, Energy and Infrastructure
  • Transfer Pricing

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  • Life Sciences
  • Energy and Natural Resources

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