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Corporate/M&A - South Korea

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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 as prominent 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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Notable Practitioners

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Sanggon Kim
E
Sanggon Kim
E
Eminent 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.
Ho Joon Moon
3
Ho Joon Moon
3
Band 3
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.

Hyeong Gun Lee
3
Hyeong Gun Lee
3
Band 3
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.
Daehoon Koo
4
Daehoon Koo
4
Band 4

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.

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.

He looks at issues with an open mind and a new perspective, and has very active and creative problem-solving skills.

Yong Joon Yoon
4
Yong Joon Yoon
4
Band 4

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.

Yong Joon is very smart and highly experienced. He and his team are very strategic, passionate and enthusiastic on deals.

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.

Hyung Sub Lim
F
Hyung Sub Lim
F
Foreign Expert
Lim Hyung Sub advises public and private sector clients on international sanctions as well as policy review and implementation matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
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South Korea

Corporate/M&A

Sanggon Kim
E
Sanggon Kim
E
Eminent Practitioners
Ho Joon Moon
3
Ho Joon Moon
3
Band 3
Hyeong Gun Lee
3
Hyeong Gun Lee
3
Band 3
Daehoon Koo
4
Daehoon Koo
4
Band 4
Yong Joon Yoon
4
Yong Joon Yoon
4
Band 4
Hyung Sub Lim
F
Hyung Sub Lim
F
Foreign expert for North Korea