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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Corporate/M&A: International Firms

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Corporate/M&A: International Firms - South Korea

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom possesses a highly regarded Seoul-based corporate team with a strong track record of advising Korean clients on investments into the USA. It has regular involvement in significant M&A transactions, as well as joint ventures and private equity investments, both domestically and abroad. Skadden's diverse client roster includes major semiconductor and electronics corporations, as well as financial institutions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom advised Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Ocean on its USD260 million acquisition of shares of NextDecade from York Capital Management Global Advisors.

Strengths

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  • Skadden’s corporate M&A team are always fast, precise and highly commercial. The instructions and communication are consistently clear and efficient.

    Corporate/M&A: International Firms respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Skadden's quality is high. The team ensure that everything proceeds smoothly without any setbacks.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Young Shin
    Young Shin

    Young Shin

    Shin Young leads the corporate group at Skadden. He works for clients in a wide range of sectors, including energy, chemicals and finance.

    • He has extensive experience, which allows him to quickly understand what is needed and to identify key requirements.

      Corporate/M&A: International Firms respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Young brings extensive experience in Korean and international M&A, providing both strategic and commercial advice. He's a trusted leader who provides strategic insight and practical guidance.

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  • Hyungsoo Kim
    Hyungsoo Kim

    Hyungsoo Kim

    Kim Hyungsoo is a counsel based in the firm's Seoul office. He offers advice on a range of corporate matters including acquisition, disposal and go-private transactions.

    • Hyungsoo offers extensive experience in M&A transactions, delivering clear and logical communication for efficient counsel. He combines approachability with strong professional expertise.

      Corporate/M&A: International Firms respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He delivers work of exceptionally high quality and is always well prepared for the client. Even when requests are made on short notice, he consistently provides high-quality output.

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South Korea

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