Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise) | Global

Bae, Kim & Lee houses a distinguished corporate team that is noted for representing major financial institutions and multinational companies in landmark M&A transactions, and frequently involved in large joint venture projects. It offers particular sector expertise in the technology and telecommunications industries. The team is proficient in handling private equity matters, regularly advising both domestic and foreign funds on various investments as well as regulatory issues. It regularly advises on deals involving China and acts on both inbound and outbound acquisitions in East and South-East Asia. Key clients include ILJIN Materials, Keppel Infrastructure Fund Management and LX International.

Kim & Chang has a market-leading practice that is celebrated for its outstanding capabilities in corporate law and frequently praised for its deep bench of industry experts with government experience. It handles high-profile sales, acquisitions and joint venture projects on behalf of top-tier local and international clients from a diverse range of industries. Its first-hand knowledge of various industries equips the team to offer industry-specific advice on M&A transactions. The team is supported by other practices within the firm, including tax, corporate restructuring and litigation, enabling the bench to provide a comprehensive and holistic service to clients. It offers European, Vietnamese and Japanese practice groups, each consisting of several members. Key clients include Korean Air Lines, SK On and MBK Partners.

The prominent corporate practice at Lee & Ko assists with inbound and outbound investments. It is traditionally known for attracting significant clients from the finance and technology sectors. It fields a number of lawyers specialising in advising clients from the USA and China. The team is experienced in handling work for major Korean corporations as well as prominent private equity houses. Its partners bring a range of different background experience, including work for government departments, foreign law firms and as in-house counsel for major global corporations. Lee & Ko is also well positioned to advise on corporate governance, regulatory matters and compliance issues. Key clients include Biogen Therapeutics, LG Energy Solution and SK Holdings.

Shin & Kim's robust corporate team routinely assists clients with a wide variety of corporate activities, including cross-border mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, restructuring and private equity deals. It is also well placed to handle spin-off matters. The team acts as counsel on large multi-jurisdictional transactions and specialises in advising Korean clients looking to make outbound investments. It serves clients in a variety of sectors including finance, manufacturing and technology. Key clients include Chubb Limited, Mando Corporation and CJ Group.

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. Lotte Confectionery, Korea Investments & Securities and Naver are among Yulchon's clients.