About
Brian Kim, a Partner at Vela Wood, advises buyers and sellers on mergers and acquisitions. He handles stock, equity, and asset acquisitions. He also handles dispositions and mergers for mid-market and venture clients. Brian started as a corporate associate at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP in New York. Best Lawyers named him to Ones to Watch in America from 2021 through 2027 for Corporate Law and M&A Law. Before joining Vela Wood, he worked as a senior associate at Torys LLP. At Torys he focused on M&A and private equity.
Who is a good fit for Brian Kim
- Buyers completing a stock, equity, or asset acquisition.
- Owners selling a company through a disposition or merger.
- Mid-market companies that need counsel on an acquisition or sale.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Columbia Law School, J.D.
- University of Toronto, B.A. in Philosophy
- Bar admissions
- New Jersey, New York
Recognition
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his work in Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, and M&A Law (2021-2027)
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationAsset purchase agreements
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional