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An, Hee Chul
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An, Hee Chul

Managing Partner / Tax Attorney / Head of the Policy Center

Tel.
+82-2-2051-1870
E-mail.
heechul.an@dlglaw.co.kr
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プロフィール

Hee Chul An is the Managing Partner of DLG Law Corporation and Head of the firm’s Policy Center. He holds a B.S. in Physics from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) and a J.D. from Seoul National University School of Law, and is licensed as both an attorney and a certified tax accountant. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Industrial and Management Engineering at POSTECH and as a Director of the Korea Business Angels Association. He provides advisory and litigation services across a broad range of areas, including startups, corporate law, finance, M&A, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and both civil and criminal litigation.

Mr. Ahn is a recognized leader in startup law, cross-border structuring, and both inbound and outbound M&A transactions, with particular expertise in flip structure for Korean startups expanding into global markets. Drawing on this experience, He has authored several widely used legal publications, including Startup Legal Guide 3.0 and the Investment Contract Guidebook. He frequently lectures on startup M&A at K-M&A School and serves as a policy advisor to the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, the Korea Tourism Organization, and various local governments.

As Managing Partner and Head of the Policy Center, Mr. An offers client-focused counsel rooted in close communication and practical experience. He provides swift, effective solutions to legal challenges arising from the dynamic growth of startups, supporting their innovation through tailored legal services.

主な業務事例


[Corporate/M&A]


  • Advised on legal due diligence and transaction execution for startup M&A deals

  • Advised on restricted stock unit (RSU) agreements for listed companies

  • Counseled on the issuance of dual-class share by startups

  • Provided strategic advice on the defense of shareholder equity structures

  • Conducted legal due diligence for reorganization-related M&A transactions

  • Advised on joint venture formation and shareholder agreements


[Cross-Border]


  • Structured U.S. “flip” transactions for Korean startups expanding into the U.S.

  • Advised on reverse flips for U.S. companies entering Korea

  • Structured Korea-China joint ventures and advised on technology transfer agreements

  • Conducted legal due diligence and drafted a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of a U.S. game studio

  • Advised on convertible preferred share and SAFE agreements, including compliance with foreign exchange reporting requirements


経歴



  • Managing Partner, DLG Law Corporation (2019–Present)

  • Auditor, TDS Innovation (2025–Present)

  • Adjunct Professor, Industrial and Management Engineering, POSTECH (2024–Present)

  • Executive Director, Korea Business Angels Association (2024–Present)

  • Professor, K-M&A School (2024–Present)

  • Outside Director, H-Energy, Inc. (2024–Present)

  • Legal Advisor, Korean Startup Online Legal Assistance Program, Ministry of SMEs and Startups (Korea) (2024–Present)

  • Compliance Officer, Agri-Food Investment Fund, Korea Agricultural Policy Insurance & Finance Service (2024 - Present)

  • Member, Jeollabuk-do Venture Investment Board (2024–Present)

  • External Expert, Ulsan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (2024–Present)

  • Member, Operating Committee for the Tourism Global Leader Program Tourism Global Leading Company Development Project, Korea Tourism Organization (2024–Present)

  • University Council Member, POSTECH (2023–Present)

  • Startup Mentor, POSTECH (2023–Present)

  • Advisory Board Member, Bio I-Corps Project (2023–Present)

  • Advisory Board Member, Changchang (Entrepreneurship Program), Jeollabuk-do (2023–Present)

  • Head, Policy Center, DLG Law Corporation (2023–Present)

  • Startup Counsel, Tourism Enterprise Support Center, Korea Tourism Organization (2022–Present)

  • Connect Mentor, MARU180, Asan Nanum Foundation (2022–Present)

  • Member, Information Security Cluster Operations Advisory Committee, Korea Information Security Industry Association (2022–Present)

  • Mentor, Seoul Fintech Lab (2022–Present)

  • Mentor, AI Yangjae Hub (2022–Present)

  • Auditor, BitSensing Co., Ltd. (2022–Present)

  • Auditor, Digital Healthcare Partners Co., Ltd. (2021–Present)

  • Advisor, Korea Accelerator Association (2021–Present)

  • Director, Korea Child Safety Committee (2020–Present)

  • Member, Organizing Committee, Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (2020–Present)

  • Head, Startup Legal Support Team (2020–Present)

  • Counsel, ICT Regulatory Sandbox, Ministry of Science and ICT (Korea) (2020–2021)

  • Legal Advisor, Seodaemun-gu District Council (2019–Present)

  • Auditor, Hey Startup (2018–Present)

  • Committee Member, Tech Incubator Program for Startups (TIPS) Investment Committee (2016–Present)

  • Advisor, Korea Business Angels Association (2016–Present)

  • Board Member, Bakkum (Non-Profit Organization) (2016–2020)

  • Member, Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), Ajou University Hospital, Korea Armed Forces Capital Hospital, and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (2016–2019)


学歴


[2015]


  • J.D., Seoul National University School of Law


[2011]


  • B.S., Physics, POSTECH


資格


[2019]


  • Certified Tax Accountant, Republic of Korea


[2015]


  • Admitted to the Bar, Republic of Korea (4th Korean Bar Exam)


言語



  • Korean

  • English


受賞



  • Top 100 Next-Generation Leaders, Sisa Journal (2023)

  • Accelerator Industry Specialization Award, Korea Accelerator Association (2023)

  • Certificate of Appreciation, Child Support Resolution Association (2023)

  • Minister’s Award, Ministry of SMEs and Startups (for contributions to the promotion of angel investment) (2022)

  • Rising Stars, Legal Times (2022)

  • Young Lawyer of the Year Finalist, ALB Korea Law Awards (2021)

  • Certificate of Appreciation, Seoul Metropolitan Government (2020)

  • Grand Prize, 2nd National Assembly Legislative Research Center Legislative and Policy Proposal Contest (2011)

  • Next Generation Leader, National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK) (2007)


著書/論文



  • Startup Legal Guide 3.0, PARKYOUNGSA (co-author), 2024

  • Investment Contract Guidebook, Startup Alliance & DLG (co-author), 2022

  • Startup Legal Guide 2.0, PARKYOUNGSA (co-author), 2020

  • Startup Legal Guide, PARKYOUNGSA (co-author), 2018

  • Simulation of asymmetric solar wind electron distributions, Physics of Plasmas, 2009