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Global Guide 2026 : South Korea

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Corporate/M&A: International Firms - South Korea

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised SKS Private Equity on the USD98 million acquisition of shares in Ascend Elements held by SK Ecoplant.

Strengths

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  • They always put the customer's position first and think about collaboration and customer interests. The team are active and enterprising, with a strong network around the world.

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  • White & Case's team have a fundamental strength in cross-border transactions and are highly skilled in representing clients in negotiations with counterparties.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Dongho Lee
    Dongho Lee

    Dongho Lee

    Lee Dongho 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.

    • Dongho is very resourceful and responsive. He is willing to work around the clock and is fluent in both Korean and English.

      Corporate/M&A: International Firms respondentGlobal

    • He is very calm and responds well to requests, covering even the details that could easily be overlooked.

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