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Paul Hastings LLP

Corporate/M&A: International Firms

Global Guide 2026 : South Korea

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Corporate/M&A: International Firms - South Korea

Band 3

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 long-standing 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings represented Mirae Asset Global Investments in connection with the formation of a joint venture in the USA to develop and redevelop logistics assets with the contribution of properties from CJ Logistics and funding from KOBC.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings provides very good, proactive answers and a customer-centric mindset. The team provides solutions to complex problems and mitigates customer risks.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Iksoo Kim
    Iksoo Kim

    Iksoo Kim

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

    • Iksoo offers very good client service, responsiveness and communication skills.

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    • Iksoo responds directly and thoughtfully, and always manages to find a solution, no matter what.

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  • Joongwon Park
    Joongwon Park

    Joongwon Park

    Park Joongwon is a counsel based in the firm's Hong Kong office. He is often sought by private equity institutions for his extended expertise in mergers and acquisitions, including buyouts.

    • Joongwon is a very good lawyer.

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