Baker McKenzie’s Korean joint venture law firm with KL Partners, called Baker McKenzie KLP JV, has expanded its offering in the country by launching a tax practice. 

The firm has hired two senior tax lawyers, John Kwak and Doug Suh, from Big Six South Korean leader Kim & Chang. Kwak joins the firm as partner, while Suh will assume the role of senior advisor, according to Baker McKenzie’s statement. The duo has also brought along with them a senior associate.