Corporate/M&A: International Firms
Global Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 3
Contact number
+82 2 6138 8800Chambers Review
White & Case houses a respected corporate team that is frequently sought out by Korean conglomerates for cross-border acquisitions and by foreign private equity firms looking to invest in the Korean market. It is regularly instructed on deals in the healthcare, entertainment and power industries. Key clients include Zinus, GLAAM and Lotte Corporation.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Lotte Corporation on the USD160 million acquisition of biologics assets in Syracuse, New York from Bristol Myers Squibb.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They were extremely attentive and responsive to our ad hoc requests."
"They are always able to provide thorough and straight-to-the-point analysis with in-depth knowledge in various legal matters, especially concerning inbound and outbound transactions to and from Korea."
"They were extremely attentive and responsive to our ad hoc requests."
"They are always able to provide thorough and straight-to-the-point analysis with in-depth knowledge in various legal matters, especially concerning inbound and outbound transactions to and from Korea."
Notable Practitioners
Dongho Lee chairs the corporate department at White & Case and has a growing reputation in the market. He regularly handles sales, acquisitions and private equity investments for a broad clientele spanning an array of sectors including technology, manufacturing, energy and pharmaceutical companies.
"With wide-ranging and in-depth knowledge on various legal issues, Dongho has always provided us with high-quality legal services to cope with the various needs of different clients."
"He has always been a very enthusiastic and friendly person to work with."