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 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.

Work Highlights

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  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Dong Woo Seo
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Dong Woo Seo
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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.
Ri Bong Han
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Ri Bong Han
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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.
Sungjo Yun
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Sungjo Yun
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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.

Mok Hong Kim
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Mok Hong Kim
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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.

Ho Kyung Chang
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Ho Kyung Chang
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Band 4
Chang Ho Kyung offers private equity firms and venture capital funds seasoned advice in handling private investments and other corporate matters.

He is creative, understands deal structure and makes good recommendations.

Ho Kyung is a very trustworthy and competent lawyer.

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Hyunchul An
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Up and Coming

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

Wook Yoo
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Wook Yoo
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Foreign Expert
Yoo Wook handles a range of instructions relating to South-North economic cooperation on behalf of government entities, banks and corporations. He is also adept at advising on matters in relation to unification.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bae, Kim & Lee LLC

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South Korea

Corporate/M&A

Dong Woo Seo
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Dong Woo Seo
E
Eminent Practitioners
Ri Bong Han
E
Ri Bong Han
E
Eminent Practitioners
Sungjo Yun
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Sungjo Yun
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Band 1
Mok Hong Kim
2
Mok Hong Kim
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Band 2
Ho Kyung Chang
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Ho Kyung Chang
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Band 4
U
Hyunchul An
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Up and Coming
Wook Yoo
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Wook Yoo
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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