Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 2
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Provided by Yulchon LLC
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 also advises on hostile 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. Lotte Confectionery, Korea Investments & Securities and Naver are among Yulchon's clients.
Yulchon has an established practice advising governmental bodies and Korean companies regarding investment and disputes issues connected to North Korea. The team's recent work has included advising on foreign aid and economic sanctions matters. The firm has lawyers within the team with expertise regarding the North Korea Economic Cooperation Committee.
Work Highlights
- Yulchon advised Lotte Confectionary on its merger with Lotte Food.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Yulchon has provided sound and practical advice on ways to reduce legal risks while taking into consideration the commercial and business relations."
"The firm is good at parsing out complex matters and can also handle cross-border issues since it has a good network with other firms abroad."
"Their team is knowledgeable and attentive to the client's needs and requests."
"They provide solutions very quickly even for complex problems."
"Yulchon has provided sound and practical advice on ways to reduce legal risks while taking into consideration the commercial and business relations."
"The firm is good at parsing out complex matters and can also handle cross-border issues since it has a good network with other firms abroad."
"Their team is knowledgeable and attentive to the client's needs and requests."
"They provide solutions very quickly even for complex problems."
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.
Lee Jin Kook rises in the ranking table after winning acclaim in the market. He remains a counsel of choice among leading Korean corporations. He advises on capital market transactions, in addition to high-value acquisitions.
"He is very responsive and attentive to our needs, and very good at communicating and working with other attorneys in various teams to provide a seamless representation."
"Lee Jin Kook is very attentive to the client's needs."
Park Jae Hyun has experience working for private equity clients and acts on a range of transactions, including acquisitions 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.
"Daniel is very experienced, practical and very commercially aware. He is very pleasant to work with."
Cecil Chung offers extensive experience on cartel investigations, merger clearance and joint ventures, regularly advising clients on US-related mandates.
"He provides expert advice on the competition policy trends in each country."
Ranked Lawyers at
Yulchon LLC
South Korea
Members
Provided by Yulchon LLC
Charles Kwak
Hyun Min Kim
Jin Kook Lee
Junshik Yoon
Kee Lim Choi
Sang Hoon Jeong
Tehyok Daniel Yi