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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Corporate/M&A: International Firms

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Ashurst's Perkins Coie Korea Practice Group's has a dedicated Securitisation and Structured Finance team with very strong capabilities in handling high complex and multi-jurisdictional transactions in South Korea and other Asian jurisdictions. The transactions cover a full range of products from covered bonds to debt capital markets, securitisation, derivatives and structured products in the banking and financial services sectors. The team has acted on matters across sectors and jurisdictions.

Our key strengths include:-

  • ​Full services in capital markets area in South Korea. The key sub-areas we cover include securitisation, derivatives, debt capital markets and covered bonds.
  • Exceptional ability in planning and execution of complex and significant matters to help clients achieve their business goals.
  • Right and efficient team to meet the expertise, geographic locations and language needs of our clients; capabilities are augmented by the resource and support from Ashurst's wider network.
  • Diverse client base including leading international banks, top regional banks, Korean banks and financial institutions.

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Corporate/M&A: International Firms - South Korea

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst Perkins Coie fields a Hong Kong-based corporate team with notable South Korea expertise. It regularly acts for Korean clients on joint ventures, investments and acquisitions. It is also equipped to handle fund formation mandates. It is experienced in advising a range of clients, from startups to conglomerates, in the automotive, renewable energy and real estate sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised Liberty Steel Group on its purchase of the Dongbu steel plant and associated equipment from KG Steel.

Strengths

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  • Ashurst has both a global perspective and strategic mindset. The team possesses extensive advisory experience on complex cross-border transactions involving major Korean conglomerates.

    Corporate/M&A: International Firms respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Ashurst have the ability to understand both Korean and international expectations. Their understanding of both regulatory and commercial drivers makes them a strong partner on strategic transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John K.J. Kim
    John K.J. Kim

    John K.J. Kim

    John Kim has considerable expertise in advising on corporate and M&A mandates in the Korean market. He remains highly active in a variety of cross-border matters involving automotive and energy clients.

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