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Paul Hastings’ merger and acquisitions practice handles a wide range of transactions, from private equity-related investments to multi-billion-dollar, complex cross-border deals. The industries in which the firm has extensive M&A experience include media, entertainment, telecommunications, technology, life sciences, real estate, hospitality, financial services, heavy industry, and retail.

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Corporate/M&A: International Firms - South Korea

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What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings has a highly regarded corporate group that has significant market share and receives strong praise for its work on large corporate transactions. It enjoys longstanding relationships with a number of Korean conglomerates. It is particularly experienced in working with large electronics and manufacturing companies, leveraging its global footprint to advise on outbound M&A deals. The firm is also well equipped to handle matters where CFIUS is implicated.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings advised Jaguar Global Growth Corporation I on its combination with GLAAM.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Iksoo Kim
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Iksoo Kim
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Band 3

Kim Iksoo operates out of Paul Hastings' Seoul office. He ably advises Korean clients on outbound investments, acquisitions and joint venture formation.

He is our go-to lawyer. He is responsive and transparent about billing.

He is an excellent drafter and a superior negotiator, and is able to distil legal principles into plain English so clients can understand them and turn issues into business decisions.

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Iksoo Kim
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Iksoo Kim
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