Linklaters appoints Daniel Kwon as National Managing Partner for Seoul

Linklaters is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Kwon as the National Managing Partner for Seoul, effective 1 November 2026.

Daniel is a leading capital markets lawyer based in Seoul and is the Head of Korea Capital Markets practice. He has extensive experience advising major financial institutions and corporates on complex cross-border debt and equity transactions. Daniel is recognised as a Band 1 practitioner by Chambers, and has been ranked for 13 years, reflecting his deep experience and longstanding reputation in the Korean capital markets space. He joined the firm’s Seoul office in 2012.

Linklaters’ Firmwide Managing Partner, Paul Lewis, commented:

“Korea is an important market for our clients and our firm. Daniel’s proven leadership, strong client relationships and international outlook will be invaluable as we continue to develop our Seoul practice and support our clients on their most significant cross-border matters.”

Linklaters’ Chair of Asia, William Liu, said:

“Daniel brings together deep local expertise and a clear understanding of our clients’ evolving priorities. I look forward to working with him as we build on the Seoul office’s strengths and deepen collaboration across the region and our wider global platform.”