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Corporate/M&A: International Firms - South Korea

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What the Team is Known For

The established, on-the-ground corporate team at Baker McKenzie is well equipped to advise clients on complex cross-border transactions and overseas investments. It offers expertise across a broad range of sectors, including the energy, natural resources and telecommunications industries. It is also able to leverage its extensive global network to assist Korean clients with investments in a large number of overseas jurisdictions, including the USA and Vietnam.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie advised Hyundai Motor Company on its joint venture with the Public Investment Fund, a Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund, to establish smart assembly and manufacturing facilities in Saudi Arabia.

Strengths

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Baker McKenzie provides strict cost control within the cap, and the ability to control costs is a big advantage.

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Baker’s big advantage is that it charged only the initial estimate and did not add any costs as the project progressed.

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Notable Practitioners

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Won Lee
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Won Lee
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Senior Statespeople
Lee Won heads the corporate team at Baker McKenzie and is regularly involved in investments, acquisitions and joint ventures. He is sought after by market-leading clients in the telecommunications and energy sectors.

He has been in the South Korea market for a very long time.

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Seong Hoon Yi
2
Band 2

Yi Seong Hoon leads the firm's M&A and corporate team, and is routinely instructed by Korean corporations and private equity houses to advise on significant acquisitions.

Seong Hoon's attention to detail and strong understanding of the overall process really stands out. He proactively identifies issues I may have missed, and offers guidance.

Seong Hoon is fluent in guiding us through the Korean legal system.

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Won Lee
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Won Lee
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Seong Hoon Yi
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Band 2
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