Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : South Korea
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Provided by Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
BKL is a leading law firm in Korea for corporate and M&A transactions. It has represented clients in matters ranging from landmark M&A deals to investments in middle market business enterprises and startup companies. With its broad understanding of corporate transactions and extensive experience covering a range of industries and sectors, BKL is able to provide carefully tailored legal services and advice to each client and deliver high-quality and business-focused advice.
BKL has handled a wide range of transactions including mergers and acquisitions, investments, business transfers, divestures and spin-offs, and have extensive experience in all types of inbound/outbound transactions. The firm advises clients from the beginning of a transaction to the closing and post-closing integration of the transaction by guiding them through various issues, including regulatory matters, labor and employment matters, fair trade and tax.
Chambers Review
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.
Bae, Kim & Lee has been a significant advisory presence on North Korea-related matters throughout recent years, working with leading companies, government ministries, non-profit foundations and export credit agencies on a range of issues arising from relations between North and South Korea. The team has rich experience in direct investment and joint venture matters, with considerable expertise in issues arising from the closing of the Kaesong Industrial Complex. The law firm houses a South and North Korea economic cooperation task force comprising North Korean legal specialists and industry experts with previous experience in government ministries. Yoo Wook is a key contact for the desk.
Work Highlights
- Bae, Kim & Lee represented the largest shareholder of ILJIN Materials in the sale of his shares to Lotte Chemical's US subsidiary.
Strengths
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"BKL has a large team with top-notch expertise in M&A-related matters."
"Bae, Kim & Lee is able to respond quickly and accurately, and understands the issues both from the legal and business perspectives.
"BKL has a large team with top-notch expertise in M&A-related matters."
"Bae, Kim & Lee is able to respond quickly and accurately, and understands the issues both from the legal and business perspectives.
Notable Practitioners
Seo Dong Woo retains a long-standing position in the corporate market. His experience covers private equity transactions and acquisitions including hostile takeovers.
Han Ri Bong has been active in the Korean M&A market for over two decades and has expertise advising private equity clients and major corporations. He is well known for his deft handling of high-profile transactions.
Yun Sungjo is well known for his advisory work on private equity matters. He regularly works for Korean and international clients. He is also adept at handling investment regulation mandates.
"Sungjo provides structure and continuous care. He is the team leader and is hands-on with the work."
Kim Mok Hong is well recognised for his expertise representing international corporations in acquisitions and joint ventures. He has particular experience acting on multibillion-dollar transactions.
"Mr Kim knows well about the gap between local Korean practice and foreign clients' needs."
Chang Ho Kyung offers private equity firms and venture capital funds seasoned advice in handling private investments and other corporate matters.
An Hyunchul ably advises on acquisition, joint venture and investment deals. He clientele features Korean conglomerates and private equity firms.
Yoo Wook handles a range of instructions relating to South-North economic cooperation on behalf of government entities, banks and corporations. He is also adept at advising on matters in relation to unification.
"Yoo Wook has a good understanding of the client and gives quick feedback."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
South Korea
Members
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Byoung-Ki Lee
Han Kang
Joonki Yi
Head of Department
Jung Min Jo
Kyungseok Kim
Minwoon Yang
Oh Ryung Lee
Seung Yo Lee
Sungmin Cho
Clients
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Affinity Equity Partners
Carlyle Group
Hana Financial Group
LG Chem
LG Electronics
Macquarie PE
Posco
Shinhan Financial Group
SoftBank
Uber Technologies
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