Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
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+82 2 772 4000About
Provided by Lee & Ko
For more than 40 years from its establishment in 1977, Lee & Ko’s M&A Practice Group has been recognized as the market leader providing the finest M&A advisory services to its domestic and foreign clients in relation to all areas of corporate and M&A transactions. The Group has consistently been ranked as the top tier practice by reputable legal magazines and societies.
Lee & Ko’s M&A Practice Group offers clients one-stop service during the entire process of an M&A transaction in collaboration with other practice groups such as tax, labor, anti-competition and regulatory compliance, as well as our firm’s industry specialists equipped with in-depth knowledge and expertise in the relevant industries. This full range service enables the M&A Practice Group to provide clients with pragmatic advice and solutions, without delay, in dealing with various issues arising in complex M&A transactions.
Chambers Review
The prominent corporate practice at Lee & Ko assists with inbound and outbound investments. It is traditionally known for attracting significant clients from the finance and technology sectors. It fields a number of lawyers specialising in advising clients from the USA and China. The team is experienced in handling work for major Korean corporations as well asprominent private equity houses. Its partners bring a range of different background experience, including work for government departments, foreign law firms and as in-house counsel for major global corporations. Lee & Ko is also well positioned to advise on corporate governance, regulatory matters and compliance issues.
Work Highlights
- Lee & Ko represented MBK Partners in its acquisition of Osstem Implant through a tender offer, and acquisition of convertible bonds and existing shares for a total deal value of USD1.8 billion.
Strengths
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"They grasp the essence of the problem through online and offline conversations about complex questions, and suggest comprehensive and systematic coping plans."
"At Lee & Ko, the experts from a variety of disciplines come together to provide input and collaborate in an attempt to achieve the best possible outcome."
"They grasp the essence of the problem through online and offline conversations about complex questions, and suggest comprehensive and systematic coping plans."
"At Lee & Ko, the experts from a variety of disciplines come together to provide input and collaborate in an attempt to achieve the best possible outcome."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Sanggon is Lee & Ko's managing partner. He remains well known in the market and is noted for his experience in high-profile transactions. His work includes acquisitions and share purchase agreements.
Moon Ho Joon has a good reputation in the market and remains involved in high-value matters, including acquisitions and international investments for Korean corporations.
"Ho Joon Moon is an experienced M&A lawyer in Korea. He has strong legal and commercial sense and has a willingness to support his clients."
"He helps our company greatly through in-depth considerations."
Lee Hyeong Gun is a respected lawyer with significant experience advising on high-value acquisitions and sales. He counts several major Korean companies among his clientele.
Koo Daehoon is experienced in a wide range of corporate matters including M&A and joint venture transactions. He is often sought after by private equity and domestic conglomerates.
"He looks at issues with an open mind and a new perspective, and has very active and creative problem-solving skills."
"Daehoon is very brilliant and very loyal to his clients. He is a lawyer who always comes to mind when there is a difficult problem."
Yoon Yong Joon possesses a notable practice in the corporate and M&A sphere. He advises both international and domestic entities on share swaps and acquisitions.
"Based on his excellent legal knowledge, rich experience and high business awareness, he is an outstanding lawyer who provides systematic and comprehensive solutions to complex issues."
"Yong Joon is very smart and highly experienced. He and his team are very strategic, passionate and enthusiastic on deals."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lee & Ko
South Korea
Members
Provided by Lee & Ko
Daehoon Koo
Hyun Tae Kim
Ki Wook Kang
Kyungchun Kim
Seung Hwan Lee
Sung Min Kim