Corporate/M&A | Asia-Pacific

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.

Jipyong possesses an established corporate team that ably handles M&A mandates. It counts Korean and foreign clients, including state-owned entities and private equity houses among its clientele. It frequently acts in company and share acquisitions, joint ventures, overseas investment and restructuring, and is also equipped to handle hostile takeovers and spin-offs. The firm's extended network of offices in other jurisdictions includes teams in Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta and Yangon. Key clients include STIC Investment, Hanwha Solutions and Hanil Holdings.

The growing corporate team at Yoon & Yang often advises on M&A deals related to corporate restructuring and international investments and is active on private equity-backed transactions. It is well positioned to advise on acquisition finance and capital markets matters. The team is also able to offer expert advice on antitrust and tax issues arising out of transactions. It acts for a number of large Korean companies, including SK E&S, Hanjin KAL and Doosan Enerbility.

DR & AJU fields a team offering advice on a broad range of corporate and M&A matters. The firm regularly assists on acquisition, sale and joint venture deals, and is equally equipped to advise on investment and fundraising transactions. It attracts instructions from corporates and financial institutions, such as Woori Bank, National Agricultural Cooperative Federation and Seongjeong.

SEUM Law is a boutqiue law firm offering expertise on corporate, M&A and investment transactions. In particular, it is sought after for its experience in private equity and financing deals. The practice has noteworthy knowledge of the technology sector, attracting frequent mandates from established and and emerging entities. It is equipped to advise private equity houses and investment companies, in addition to corporates. Its clientele features Genesis Lab, Cardiac Insight and Alpha Vista Investment.