Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
Band 3
About
Provided by SEUM Law
SEUM, Korea’s premier tech boutique law firm, is founded by attorneys from Korea’s top firms. SEUM’s M&A Team is best known for handling work for the sell-side, representing founders of startups. As part of our commitment to the development of the startup ecosystem in Korea, we continue to handle many mid and large-sized M&A deals, and we believe to increase in our aggregate deal volume compared to the same period last year indicates that many clients are increasingly looking to SEUM for this type of work. SEUM also represents prominent Korean and global corporates such as IT giant Naver Corporation, Kakao and the most active global venture capital firm 500Startups.
SEUM’s forward-thinking partners actively participate in all matter to maximize efficiency and implement a working style that focuses on solutions and results, not form. Many of SEUM’s M&A clients take innovative approaches to tackle the difficult challenges that face them. SEUM is taking the same approach with legal services in the Korean market. As such, SEUM’s M&A Team works closely with general corporate as well as venture capital teams providing comprehensive guidelines on complex issues.
Chambers Review
SEUM Law is a boutique law firm offering expertise in 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 emerging entities. It is equipped to advise private equity houses and investment companies, in addition to corporates.
Work Highlights
- SEUM Law advised PRND, the operator of the used car sales service Heydealer, on making a strategic investment in the onsite used car inspection service Carvazo.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The seniors at the firm comprehend the characteristics of the Korean startup industry well, and juniors quickly grasp the market's flow."
"SEUM have extensive expertise and experience in advising startups and on acquisitions, providing insights that investors might not have thought of."
"The seniors at the firm comprehend the characteristics of the Korean startup industry well, and juniors quickly grasp the market's flow."
"SEUM have extensive expertise and experience in advising startups and on acquisitions, providing insights that investors might not have thought of."
Notable Practitioners
Jung Hoseok is recognised for his work with Korean startups and established corporates, regularly advising on acquisitions and private equity investment mandates.
"He is a lawyer with the best expertise and experience in the industry, and he always puts himself in the client's shoes and shows sincerity."
Ranked Lawyers at
SEUM Law
South Korea
Members
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