Corporate/M&A: International Firms
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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T +82 2 2141 5900About
Provided by Ropes & Gray LLP
Recognized as a leader in the field, our M&A practice group possesses both extensive transaction experience and deep industry knowledge. For clients, that means unrivaled counsel on a full range of strategic transactions. Since 2013, Ropes & Gray has represented companies in M&A transactions with an aggregate value over $300 billion. Many deals involved cross-border and multijurisdictional issues.
To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/mergers--acquisitions.aspx
Chambers Review
Ropes & Gray's corporate department maintains an active outbound practice, well versed in assisting domestic clients with strategic investments abroad. It frequently advises Korean corporates and global private equity firms. The firm caters to an impressive client base including in the private equity, asset management, technology and life sciences sectors. Its on-the-ground capabilities are augmented by support from the firm's wider network. Key clients include Bain Capital, TPG, Naver and E-mart.
Work Highlights
- Ropes & Gray represented Bain Capital Private Equity in its over USD1 billion sale of a controlling stake in Hugel, a biopharmaceutical company based in South Korea, to a consortium consisting of CBC Group, GS Holdings, IMM Investment and Mubadala Investment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ropes' team have excellent technical knowledge and execution ability. They are also practical and think about the big picture."
"Ropes & Gray work seamlessly to handle the most complex and sophisticated matters and quickly identify and resolve significant commercial, legal, regulatory and tax issues in a cost-efficient and timely manner."
"Ropes' team have excellent technical knowledge and execution ability. They are also practical and think about the big picture."
"Ropes & Gray work seamlessly to handle the most complex and sophisticated matters and quickly identify and resolve significant commercial, legal, regulatory and tax issues in a cost-efficient and timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Lee Jaewoo retains a prestigious position in the market. He acts for both Korean and international corporates and private equity clients on various acquisitions and investments.
"Jaewoo Lee is one of the most professional and commercially savvy counsels I have come across."
"Jaewoo Lee is a go-to lawyer with significant experience across a broad range of transactions including in private equity and M&A, along with his successful track record in seamlessly working and communicating with Korea-based clients."
"He has very broad transactional knowledge for our deal and the market generally, so he can give us very well-rounded and up-to-date advice."