Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea
Ranked Individual
Provided by Sage Law
As Korea’s rising premier boutique firm, SAGE LAW is defined by its leadership—a collective of distinguished experts with deep roots in high-stakes M&A transactions and corporate law. The firm delivers a caliber of legal services that matches the intensity and sophistication of Korea’s largest law firms, yet distinguishes itself through agility and personalized focus.
The firm’s Corporate/M&A practice serves a sophisticated roster of clients, including top-tier private equity funds, asset management companies, and major multinational corporations. Whether navigating complex cross-border acquisitions or restructuring domestic assets, SAGE LAW provides comprehensive coverage across the entire deal lifecycle.
From general corporate advisory and regulatory compliance to the most intricate transactional structures, SAGE LAW bridges the gap between legal theory and business reality. With extensive hands-on experience and profound commercial insight, SAGE LAW acts as the ideal partner for clients who demand not just legal answers, but clear, strategic, and practical solutions that drive business growth.
Provided by Chambers
Sage Law is a boutique law firm based in Seoul with a noted track record for handling a range of M&A and private equity transactions. It is often active for technology, media and entertainment sector clients.
Provided by Chambers
Sage Law represented Sung Kyung Food in the KRW48 billion sale of its subsidiary, Gaemi Food, to Nissin Foods.
Provided by Chambers
Sage Law has a very strategic mindset, which is very helpful. The team is specialised in tricky deals, including complex negotiation situations.
Sage Law gives prompt and thorough reviews and has excellent contract writing skills and an excellent understanding of complex M&A contracts. I get very quick responses, which is very helpful.
Provided by Chambers
Jeong Doori focuses on M&A and private equity transactions for a range of Korean and foreign clients, with a number of notable clients in the TMT and entertainment sectors.
Doori Jeong does not just deliver a simple review opinion, but also provides additional comments on the overall situation that we need to consider. This feedback also helps us grow our business.
Doori Jeong personally reviewed all processes and documents even though he is a partner. He has an in-depth understanding of the client's needs.
Head of Corporate/M&A
Provided by Sage Law
Ted Kim
Seungwook Kim
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