Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 3
Email address
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+82 2 6200 1600About
Provided by Jipyong LLC
Jipyong's M&A Team possesses wide range of experiences of domestic and international M&A practices, including mergers, stock acquisitions, business transfers, asset transfers, spin-offs, and hostile takeovers, being highly appreciated by the clients not only for their expertise and theoretical knowledge but also for relentless devotion.
Jipyong's M&A Team provides effective and prompt advice and appropriate solution regarding transaction structure and relevant legal issues befitting each transaction purpose and conditions from the initial stage of a project to its successful completion. With in-depth, specialized expertise that encompasses multiple jurisdictions, our highly qualified attorneys provide advice on the full spectrum of legal issues that may arise during an M&A transaction, such as ones related to fair trade, tax, labor, litigation, bankruptcy, and industry-specific regulations. We also maintain close relationships with investment banks, accounting firms and consulting firms within and outside of Korea to satisfy all the clients in M&A transactions.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Jipyong advised Hanwha Solutions on the establishment of a joint venture company with GS Energy to manufacture, produce and sell ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE).
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very strong in handling legal matters involving multiple countries."
"Jipyong is quick and responsive."
"They are very strong in handling legal matters involving multiple countries."
"Jipyong is quick and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Jeong Cheol heads Jipyong's M&A team, and is notable for his broad offering. He advises domestic and foreign corporates on acquisition, merger, investment and joint venture deals.
"He is very supportive."