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LT Partners · Our leadership

Empowering Cross-Border Growth: Korea & US Synergy

A specialized leadership team of four cross-border M&A and investment development experts, seamlessly connecting capital, corporate entities, and real estate markets across Korea and the US.

Leadership overview

Unrivaled Cross-Border Synergy & Strengths

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Cross-Border Expertise

A strategic joint venture combining U.S.-based Legacy Business Advisors’ local deal origination and real estate development capabilities with TAP Property’s investment banking experience, institutional investor network, and advanced capital structuring expertise.

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Dual-Market Advantage

Seamlessly bridging the two markets by identifying qualified Korean strategic and financial buyers seeking high-quality U.S. acquisitions, while sourcing matched, proprietary deal opportunities and assets in the United States.

03

Motivated Network

Serving as a precision liaison rather than a passive broker—meticulously matching motivated buyers and sellers with clear needs across both markets.

Expertise & value

Our Core Capabilities

Cross-Border Partner Identification

Meticulously matching Korea-based companies (such as Kosdaq-listed firms seeking capital expansion and restructuring) with high-growth, quality US enterprises.

Transaction Facilitation & Advisory

Supporting secure and swift M&A completion, ranging from leveraging US local investment incentives to ensuring full compliance with cross-border legal and regulatory frameworks.

Capital Raising & Institutional Synergy

Utilizing deep insights into the Korean capital market and an established institutional network to provide tailored equity, debt financing, and capital structuring for U.S. corporate acquisitions and development projects. For real estate ventures, we maximize project viability by integrating competitive Korean construction contents and technologies with tailored cross-border financing strategies.

Comprehensive Asset & Corporate Assessment

Validating investments that drive real revenue and value-add growth, backed by deep US local real estate development experience and corporate valuation expertise.

The people behind LT Partners

Our Leadership

Vincent Chang, Managing Partner and Korea President at LT Partners, wearing a navy three-piece suit and tie

Managing Partner & Korea President

Vincent Chang

Core ExpertiseKorea Capital & Buy-side Strategy
  • 15+ years at major Korean investment firms
  • Served as portfolio manager, general manager, and director
  • Experience in capital structure, financing, investment evaluation, and institutional review
  • Former Executive Director at Cartium Enterprise, affiliated with U.S.-based Eastern Companies
  • Led the Indiana hotel development project
Sam Shin, Managing Partner at LT Partners, wearing a navy suit with his arms crossed

Managing Partner & US President

Sam Shin

Core ExpertiseUS Deal Sourcing & Development
  • Leads capital structuring, asset management, and deal origination, representing clients on both the buy side and sell side
  • Background in corporate banking and fixed income trading
  • Closed multiple real estate transactions and M&A deals totaling over $300 million
  • Development experience across retail, office condominium, and industrial projects
  • CCIM; licensed Texas Real Estate Broker
  • BBA in Investment Finance, the University of Texas at Austin; MBA in Real Estate Finance and Accounting, SMU
John Hong, Senior Partner at LT Partners, wearing a navy suit

Senior Partner

John Hong

Core ExpertiseUS M&A & Development
  • 20+ years in real estate operations, commercial financing, corporate banking, and business advisory
  • Former Senior Vice President and Head of Business Advisory
  • Expertise in commercial mortgages, SBA lending, and strategic financial restructuring
  • Former Citi banker with deep expertise in corporate banking and institutional capital management
  • Track record in integrating real estate strategy with financial insights for cross-border deal execution
Hee-won Park, VP of Finance and Valuation at LT Partners, wearing a navy suit and tie

VP, Finance & Valuation

Hee-won Park

Core ExpertiseCorporate Valuation & Financial Modeling
  • KICPA; former KPMG and Deloitte
  • Experience in corporate valuation, financial analysis, and audit
  • Valuation experience for major Korean companies and overseas investment assets
  • U.S. real estate F/S and valuation experience, including Midtown Center, Epson HQ, and the Indiana hotel development project
  • Experience in financial modeling, valuation, and FDD across corporate and real estate transactions
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Why LT Partners?

Bridging Markets, Maximizing Value

LT Partners is more than a traditional intermediary. As a unique joint venture combining real-world US development experience with Korean financial capital, we maximize the strengths of both markets to deliver rapid, definitive synergy.

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