SEUM Law has achieved 5th place in the 2024 Bloomberg M&A League Table (by deal count), while also ranking 9th in The Bell and 10th in DealSite, maintaining its position among Korea’s Top 10 M&A law firms for the 8th consecutive year.
Despite a prolonged downturn in the investment and M&A market throughout 2024, SEUM Law continued to play a pivotal role in high-profile transactions across various sectors, demonstrating its resilience and expertise in complex deals. The firm advised Korea Aerospace Industries, LTD.(KAI) on its acquisitions of GENOHCO and FUNZIN, representing a significant move in the aerospace and defense sector.
SEUM also provided counsel on a Pre-Series B investment in Wrtn Technologies Co., Ltd., a leading player in the generative AI market, and a Series C investment in SUPERB AI, Inc., further strengthening its presence in the artificial intelligence sector. In the consumer and technology industries, SEUM advised on a Pre-Series A investment in Two Slash Four and a Series B investment in Delivus, reflecting its deep understanding of startup investment dynamics. The firm also represented Hashed and Delivery Hero Ventures in their investment in MINEIS(Charan) and counseled on a Series A investment in DWhale. SEUM further facilitated the establishment of Eyes Jungang, a joint venture (JV) between Eyes and HLL, showcasing its capabilities in structuring strategic partnerships. Additionally, SEUM played a key role in Hashed’s various cross-border investments in overseas companies, further expanding its expertise in international transactions.