Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates, Corporate/M&A

About

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For more than 25 years, Skadden has represented Korean and other international corporations, financial institutions, private equity and hedge funds, government entities and sovereign wealth funds in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, private equity, energy and infrastructure projects, and international disputes related to the region.

These matters comprise a wide array of industries, including financial services and banking, energy and natural resources, technology, real estate, media and telecommunications, and consumer goods.

Skadden’s Seoul office provides the firm with a local platform to represent Korean and international companies and financial institutions in one of the world’s leading and dynamic business centers.

We were recognized as a leading law firm for South Korea in Asian Legal Business’ M&A rankings from 2015-2016, and in 2015 Skadden was named among the top 10 international law firms in Korea by Legal Times. We also ranked first in M&A by dollar value of deals in Asia Pacific according to 2015 year-end rankings from Bloomberg.

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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

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

Corporate/M&A: International Firms respondent
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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 respondent
Global

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

Corporate/M&A: International Firms respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Young Shin

Band 1

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.

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Hyungsoo Kim

Up and Coming

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.

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.

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

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