Corporate/M&A: International Firms
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 3
Contact number
+82.2.6321.3800About
Provided by Paul Hastings LLP
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.
Chambers Review
Paul Hastings has a highly regarded corporate group with significant market share, receiving strong praise for its work on large corporate transactions. It enjoys longstanding relationships with a number of Korean conglomerates and regularly acts as counsel to the Samsung Group, in addition to other key clients such as SD Biosensor and Hanwha Systems. 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
- Paul Hastings advised SJL Partners and SD Biosensor on a merger agreement to acquire Meridian Bioscience, a Nasdaq-listed company, in an all-cash transaction for USD1.53 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We are extremely satisfied, especially with their strong understanding of native corporate cultures."
"Paul Hastings shows an excellent balance between securing the necessary legal protections and commercially moving negotiations forward."
"We are extremely satisfied, especially with their strong understanding of native corporate cultures."
"Paul Hastings shows an excellent balance between securing the necessary legal protections and commercially moving negotiations forward."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Iksoo operates out of Paul Hastings' Seoul office. He ably advises Korean clients on outbound investments, acquisitions and joint venture formation.
"Iksoo is a partner I can place my full trust and confidence in, in terms of substance, responsiveness, billing and resourcing."