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Corporate/M&A: International Firms - South Korea
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.
Strengths
Skadden’s corporate M&A team are always fast, precise and highly commercial. The instructions and communication are consistently clear and efficient.
Skadden's quality is high. The team ensure that everything proceeds smoothly without any setbacks.
Work Highlights
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.
Notable practitioners
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.
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.
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.
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.