Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, Corporate/M&A | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

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Corporate/M&A - South Korea

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bae, Kim & Lee houses a distinguished corporate team that is noted for representing major financial institutions and multinational companies in landmark M&A transactions, and frequently involved in large joint venture projects. It offers particular sector expertise in the technology and telecommunications industries. The team is proficient in handling private equity matters, regularly advising both domestic and foreign funds on various investments as well as regulatory issues. It regularly advises on deals involving China and acts on both inbound and outbound acquisitions in East and South-East Asia.

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Work Highlights

Bae, Kim & Lee closed the transaction in which BlackRock Asset Management purchased a 30% stake in AirFirst from IMM Private Equity for KRW1.1 trillion.

Strengths

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Both senior and junior associates have been competent and responsive to our requests.

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The Bae, Kim & Lee team has an exceptional work ethic and a client-oriented mindset, which are crucial when working as a broader team in fierce and time-sensitive investment transactions.

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Both senior and junior associates have been competent and responsive to our requests.

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Asia-Pacific

The Bae, Kim & Lee team has an exceptional work ethic and a client-oriented mindset, which are crucial when working as a broader team in fierce and time-sensitive investment transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Dong Woo Seo

Eminent Practitioners

Seo Dong Woo retains a long-standing position in the corporate market. His experience covers private equity transactions and acquisitions including hostile takeovers.

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Ri Bong Han

Eminent Practitioners

Han Ri Bong has been active in the Korean M&A market for over two decades and has expertise advising private equity clients and major corporations. He is well known for his deft handling of high-profile transactions.

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Sungjo Yun

Band 1

Yun Sungjo is well known for his advisory work on private equity matters. He regularly works for Korean and international clients. He is also adept at handling investment regulation mandates.

The Bae, Kim & Lee team including Sungjo are commercial and try to find realistic solutions.

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Mok Hong Kim

Band 2

Kim Mok Hong is well recognised for his expertise in representing international corporations in acquisitions and joint ventures. He has particular experience acting on multibillion-dollar transactions.

Mok Hong represented our firm exceptionally and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our needs.

He is very hands-on and can talk about the high-level as well as the detail.

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