Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
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Yulchon’s Corporate/M&A Team advises a broad range of clients on all aspects of corporate matters, including complex corporate transactions, restructurings, domestic and cross-border investments, regulatory matters and even legislative support projects. It has a reputation for having commercially-minded and highly skilled professionals who are able to address the commercial and business as well as legal interests of their clients in the most efficient manner.
This stems from the culture of collaboration and innovation that is actively encouraged at Yulchon, which means that the Corporate/M&A Team efficiently cooperates with other practice groups with professionals having expertise in specific industry sectors or other practice areas such as tax or antitrust as necessary for the relevant matter, and highly values taking innovative approaches and initiative for the client’s benefit. The success of this environment is evidenced by the team’s accolades and track record, including some of the largest, widely-reported and/or complex deals in Korea in recent years.
The professionals in Yulchon’s Corporate/M&A Team engage with clients to understand their objectives and develop customized and innovative strategies, not just to protect the clients’ legal interests, but also to add value for the client in each particular project.
Chambers Review
Yulchon's corporate department stands out for its work on deals with complex structures and is especially well regarded for its additional strength in Korean antitrust and tax legislation. It alsoadvises onhostile takeovers and is valued by clients for its knowledge of regulatory matters. Its enviable client list includes prominent banks and leading private equity houses. Yulchon's partners are equipped with multilingual capabilities, which ensure a smooth cooperation with foreign entities.
Work Highlights
- Yulchon represented Jaguar Global Growth Partners I, a US Nasdaq-listed SPAC, in its acquisition of GLAAM, a Korean architectural display glass maker.
Strengths
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"Yulchon provides more preliminary 'big picture' assessments before going into the detailed legal analysis."
"I am consistently impressed and grateful for the professionalism, expertise, reliability and client-oriented approach exhibited by Yulchon’s lawyers."
"Yulchon provides more preliminary 'big picture' assessments before going into the detailed legal analysis."
"I am consistently impressed and grateful for the professionalism, expertise, reliability and client-oriented approach exhibited by Yulchon’s lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Yoon Hee Woong is a celebrated figure in the area for his transactional expertise. He has significant experience advising on M&A mandates for large Korean companies from various industries.
"He is very meticulous."
Lee Jin Kook remains a counsel of choice among leading Korean corporations. He advises on capital market transactions, in addition to high-value acquisitions.
"He has excellent ability to solve problems and communicate with clients."
"He is very hands-on and proactive. He is also an excellent negotiator."
Kim Sung-Jin is highly active in the M&A market, regularly advising domestic and international clients on acquisitions, disposal of shares and investments.
Tehyok Daniel Yi acts on a range of corporate and finance transactions and is particularly active in cross-border acquisitions. He often advises Korean corporations.
"We are highly satisfied with his expertise, responsiveness and ability to utilise the firm’s resources."
"Tehyok is a brilliant manager of transactions. He knows how to control tempo and has strong insights."
Park Jae Hyun has experience working for private equity clients and acts on a range of transactions, including acquisitions and investments.
"He has helped us grow rapidly in the industry thanks to his outstanding expertise and problem-solving skills."
Kim Kayoung handles M&A transactions for clients in a variety of industries, including the aviation and energy sectors, and is experienced in advising on corporate governance issues.
Ranked Lawyers at
Yulchon LLC
South Korea
Members
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Charles Kwak
Gun Kim
Ho Jin Lee
Hyun Min Kim
Hyung Ki Lee
Joon Hyung Kim
Junshik Yoon
Kee Lim Choi
Kyu Sang Hwang
Sang Hoon Jeong
Su Yeon Lee
Head of Department
Clients
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GE
GS Group
Goldman Sachs
Hanwha Group
Hyundai Motors
IMM PE
KT Group
Lotte Group
MBK Partners
Mirae Asset Group
STIC Investment
Samsung Electronics
Industries
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Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Health Care
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Retail
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications