Peter Hyong S. Koh

Peter Hyong S. Koh

Senior Legal Consultant

Peter Hyong S. Koh is a Senior Legal Consultant with over three decades of experience specializing in cross-border transactions. His expertise spans joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, intellectual property licensing, venture capital, private equity, and international dispute resolution. Most recently, Peter has worked in China for more than a decade in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing at leading law firms. His relationships with Chinese, American and Korean business communities, coupled with his experience in high-tech industries, position him to foster significant business collaborations for clients in Saudi Arabia. He is bilingual in English and Korean. Peter is a member of the California State Bar.

Languages: English, Korean

Introduction

Peter Hyong S. Koh is a Senior Legal Consultant specializing in cross-border transactions, offering a distinctive global perspective to his practice. Throughout his career, Peter has worked at some of the world's leading law firms in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Seoul, gaining extensive experience in structuring and executing complex business transactions across multiple jurisdictions. He has represented clients from China, the United States, and Korea in transactions requiring a nuanced understanding of legal systems and business cultures, as well as in international arbitration cases. Peter's career reflects his ability to navigate the complexities of international legal frameworks while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. With his proven track record in creating and managing strategic business alliances, he is a trusted advisor for clients seeking opportunities in emerging and established markets in Saudi Arabia and beyond.

Education

  • Harvard University, Bachelor of Arts
  • University of California, Davis, School of Law, Juris Doctor

Bar License

  • Member of the California State Bar

Representative Transactions

  • Advised a Chinese company in forming a joint venture with a Korean fabless semiconductor company in China.
  • Advised a U.S. hospital in forming a joint venture hospital with a Chinese investor in China.
  • Advised Europe's largest car carrier company in the acquisition of a Korean conglomerate's car carrier division and the related acquisition financing.
  • Advised a Korean special chemical company in forming a joint venture with a Chinese state-owned investment company in China.
  • Advised a Korean fabless semiconductor company in forming of a joint venture with a Chinese company in China.
  • Represented a Chinese company in a Hong Kong arbitration involving a trademark license dispute with the foreign licensor.
  • Represented a Chinese building materials company in an arbitration case in London against a Korean construction company for breach of a supply contract.