International & Cross-Border Capabilities (International Firms) - South Korea
What the team is known for
As a market-leading international law firm with an on-the-ground presence in Seoul, Cleary Gottlieb is recognised for its outstanding cross-border transactional capabilities. The team is noted for its US law expertise, and clients value its large team of Korean-speaking lawyers based across the USA and South-East Asia. Equally, it leverages its broad office network, which is stationed across key financial and political centres. The firm also works closely with leading Korean firms to handle a wide scope of international work.
The law firm's transactional strength centres on M&A and capital markets, and it is considered to be an international leader in both fields. The team is well equipped to represent Korean clients in cross-border acquisitions, investments and debt and equity transactions, as well as frequently advising Korean issuers on Singapore Exchange listings. It is also a popular choice for assisting foreign clients with business interests in the South Korean market and is recognised for its in-depth knowledge of the Korean corporate culture.
Strengths
"Cleary has handled complex and sophisticated M&A transactions involving target companies in Korea or outbound M&A transactions for Korean companies."
