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Yulchon LLC

Competition/Antitrust

Global Guide 2026 : South Korea


Yulchon LLC

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Yulchon’s Corporate/M&A Team advises a broad range of clients on all aspects of corporate matters, including complex corporate transactions, restructurings, domestic and cross-border investments, regulatory matters and even legislative support projects. It has a reputation for having commercially-minded and highly skilled professionals who are able to address the commercial and business as well as legal interests of their clients in the most efficient manner.

 

This stems from the culture of collaboration and innovation that is actively encouraged at Yulchon, which means that the Corporate/M&A Team efficiently cooperates with other practice groups with professionals having expertise in specific industry sectors or other practice areas such as tax or antitrust as necessary for the relevant matter, and highly values taking innovative approaches and initiative for the client’s benefit. The success of this environment is evidenced by the team’s accolades and track record, including some of the largest, widely-reported and/or complex deals in Korea in recent years.

The professionals in Yulchon’s Corporate/M&A Team engage with clients to understand their objectives and develop customized and innovative strategies, not just to protect the clients’ legal interests, but also to add value for the client in each particular project. 

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What the Team is Known For

Yulchon's corporate department stands out for its work on deals with complex structures and is especially well regarded for its additional strength in Korean antitrust and tax legislation. It also advises on hostile takeovers and is valued by clients for its knowledge of regulatory matters. Its enviable client list includes prominent banks and leading private equity houses. Yulchon's partners are equipped with multilingual capabilities, which ensure a smooth cooperation with foreign entities.

Work Highlights

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  • Yulchon advised the Shinsegae Group on the execution of a KRW6 trillion joint venture agreement with the Alibaba Group for the establishment of a joint venture combining the e-commerce platforms Gmarket and AliExpress Korea.

Strengths

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  • Yulchon is customer-friendly and solution-oriented team who offer realistic solutions. The team is not only well versed in legal expertise but also in market trends and business trends.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
  • Even though the transaction involved multiple stakeholders and regulatory elements, Yulchon clearly distinguished the risks and proactive measures required and presented a reasonable solution.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jae Hyun Park
    Band 3Jae Hyun Park

    Jae Hyun Park

    Jae Hyun Park has experience working for private equity clients and acts on a range of transactions, including acquisitions and investments.

    • He is really famous in Korea on the private equity side.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Sung-Jin Kim
    Band 3Sung-Jin Kim

    Sung-Jin Kim

    Sung-Jin Kim is highly active in the M&A market, regularly advising domestic and international clients on acquisitions, disposals of shares and investments.

    • Mr. Kim provides legal advice that takes into account our short and long-term goals. He helps us solve complex problems in simple ways in negotiations with counterparties.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Tehyok Daniel Yi
    Band 3Tehyok Daniel Yi

    Tehyok Daniel Yi

    Tehyok Daniel Yi acts on a range of corporate and finance transactions and is particularly active in cross-border acquisitions. He often advises Korean corporations.
    • He's a standout foreign attorney in Korea.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Kayoung Kim
    Band 4Kayoung Kim

    Kayoung Kim

    Kayoung Kim handles M&A transactions for clients in a variety of industries, including the aviation and energy sectors, and is experienced in advising on corporate governance issues.

    • Kayoung has excellent communication skills and understands the needs of clients well, providing necessary advice quickly and accurately.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
    • Kayoung is meticulous, very responsive and understands our requirements accurately.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Kyu Sang Hwang
    Band 4Kyu Sang Hwang

    Kyu Sang Hwang

    Kyu Sang Hwang is a partner in the Yulchon corporate & finance department in Seoul. He regularly advises on M&A transactions, as well as corporate governance matters.

    • Even if it's a complex problem, Kyu Sang provides well-organised advice.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal
  • Foreign expert for USACecil Chung
    Foreign expert for USACecil Chung

    Cecil Chung

    Cecil Chung offers extensive experience on cartel investigations, merger clearance and joint ventures, regularly advising clients on US-related mandates.
    • Cecil has deep experience in Korean merger control and managing complex matters for US clients and counsel. He provides excellent, commercial advice and has achieved great results for our clients.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentGlobal

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