Corporate/M&A: International Firms
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
Band 2
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T +82 2 2141 5900About
Provided by Ropes & Gray LLP
Recognized as a leader in the field, our M&A practice group possesses both extensive transaction experience and deep industry knowledge. For clients, that means unrivaled counsel on a full range of strategic transactions. Since 2013, Ropes & Gray has represented companies in M&A transactions with an aggregate value over $300 billion. Many deals involved cross-border and multijurisdictional issues.
To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/mergers--acquisitions.aspx
Chambers Review
Ropes & Gray's corporate department maintains an active outbound practice that is well versed in assisting domestic clients with strategic investments abroad. It frequentlyadvisesKorean corporates and global private equity firms.The firm caters to an impressive client base including in the private equity, asset management, technology and life sciences sectors. Its on-the-ground capabilities are augmented by support from the firm'swider network.
Work Highlights
- Ropes & Gray is representing Bain Capital Special Situations in its sale of ST Unitas to MegaStudy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very savvy in terms of complex legal issues and coordinating with various stake holders in a deal, including the deal team, legal team, co-investors and rollover shareholders."
"The firm works seamlessly to handle the most complex matters, and quickly identifies and resolves significant commercial, legal, regulatory and tax issues in a cost-efficient and timely manner."
"The team is very savvy in terms of complex legal issues and coordinating with various stake holders in a deal, including the deal team, legal team, co-investors and rollover shareholders."
"The firm works seamlessly to handle the most complex matters, and quickly identifies and resolves significant commercial, legal, regulatory and tax issues in a cost-efficient and timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Lee Jaewoo retains a prestigious position in the market. He acts for both Korean and international corporates and private equity clients on various acquisitions and investments.
"He is detail-oriented and thoughtful, while having a good commercial sense."
"He explains complex matters in a simple manner."