About

Provided by Bae, Kim & Lee LLC

BKL is a leading law firm in Korea for corporate and M&A transactions. It has represented clients in matters ranging from landmark M&A deals to investments in middle market business enterprises and startup companies. With its broad understanding of corporate transactions and extensive experience covering a range of industries and sectors, BKL is able to provide carefully tailored legal services and advice to each client and deliver high-quality and business-focused advice.


BKL has handled a wide range of transactions including mergers and acquisitions, investments, business transfers, divestures and spin-offs, and have extensive experience in all types of inbound/outbound transactions. The firm advises clients from the beginning of a transaction to the closing and post-closing integration of the transaction by guiding them through various issues, including regulatory matters, labor and employment matters, fair trade and tax.

BKL draws upon attorneys from different industry practice groups, including finance, energy, environmental, pharmaceutical, medical, IT and media, to effectively serve the clients who are situated in, or are looking to make investments in, the relevant industries. BKL has one of the most experienced teams of transactional lawyers among Korea’s top law firms who are geared to provide individualized services to clients and can advise and structure transactions in the most efficient and effective manner.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - South Korea

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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 is 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 also advises on deals involving China and acts on both inbound and outbound acquisitions in East and South-East Asia.

Work Highlights

  • Bae, Kim & Lee advised Rebellion on its KRW1.3 trillion merger with Sapeon Korea.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dong Woo Seo
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Dong Woo Seo
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Senior Statespeople
Seo Dong Woo retains a long-standing position in the corporate market. His experience covers private equity transactions and acquisitions including hostile takeovers.
Ri Bong Han
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Ri Bong Han
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Senior Statespeople
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.
Mok Hong Kim
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Mok Hong Kim
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Band 1

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

Mok Hong thoroughly analyses complex transactions and puts the interests of his clients first. His negotiation document review skills have been the driving force behind many successful deals.

Mok Hong is very detailed and good at scenario and red flag analysis. He's the best on regulatory compliance.

Sungjo Yun
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Sungjo Yun
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Band 1

Sungjo Yun 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.

Sungjo is one of the best M&A lawyers in Korea.

He is a well-known, seasoned corporate lawyer. He excels in both his expertise and protecting and managing interests. He handles very complex issues efficiently and effectively.

Ho Kyung Chang
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Ho Kyung Chang
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Band 3

Ho Kyung Chang offers private equity firms and venture capital funds seasoned advice in handling private investments and other corporate matters.

Ho Kyung offers immediate help in decision making. He has a quick and in-depth understanding of the issues we face.

Ho Kyung is very commercial in negotiations and documentation. He knows what is commercial and not only for legal matters.

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Albert J. Suh
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Band 4

Albert J. Suh is a senior foreign attorney based in Seoul who is adept at advising major private equity firms, multinational corporates and banks on cross-border investments and M&A deals.

He is good at drafting English contracts and is very creative. He ensures that the needs of bespoke firms and our own requirements are well reflected, facilitating smooth and effective agreements.

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Hyunchul An
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Band 4

Hyunchul An ably advises on acquisition, joint venture and investment deals. His clientele includes Korean conglomerates and private equity firms.

He's very rational and clients like him.

Ranked Lawyers at
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South Korea

Corporate/M&A

Dong Woo Seo
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Dong Woo Seo
S
Senior Statespeople
Ri Bong Han
S
Ri Bong Han
S
Senior Statespeople
Mok Hong Kim
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Mok Hong Kim
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Band 1
Sungjo Yun
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Sungjo Yun
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Band 1
Ho Kyung Chang
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Ho Kyung Chang
3
Band 3
4
Albert J. Suh
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Band 4
4
Hyunchul An
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Band 4
Wook Yoo
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Wook Yoo
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Foreign expert for North Korea
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Yongman Bae
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Foreign expert for North Korea

Members

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Byoung-Ki Lee

Han Kang

Joonki Yi

Head of Department

Jung Min Jo

Kyungseok Kim

Minwoon Yang

Oh Ryung Lee

Seung Yo Lee

Sungmin Cho

Clients

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Affinity Equity Partners

Carlyle Group

Hana Financial Group

LG Chem

LG Electronics

Macquarie PE

Posco

Shinhan Financial Group

SoftBank

Uber Technologies

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Charities / Not for Profit

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Real Estate

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure