Collaborating closely with experts in tax, antitrust, disputes, and other complementary areas, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC is a pre-eminent firm in the Korean corporate market, with the team regularly overseeing day-to-day issues and complex, cross-border transactions. Sungjo Yun oversees the practice, acting on domestic and cross-border M&A for both Korean and foreign clients. Mok Hong Kim is skilled in M&A transactions and private equity fund deals, routinely advising on high-value acquisitions and sales. Hyunchul An is experienced in transactions in the energy, resources, infrastructure, and financial services sectors, while Ho Kyung Chang has a far-reaching practice across general corporate and transactional mandates. Oh Ryung Lee concentrates on foreign and domestic M&A by private equity funds, corporate restructuring, and investmenst in startups.

Kim & Chang is home to an experienced team comprised of attorneys, accountants, and tax advisors that offers capabilities across the entire transaction lifecycle with ‘legal expertise and unwavering professionalism’. Sitting as chair of the corporate practice, Kyung Taek Jung has developed a wide corporate practice, with areas of expertise including M&A and antitrust and competition law matters. Jong Koo Park is an industry veteran, having acted on transactions in the Korean M&A market for over twenty years. Young Jay Ro is recommended for his work on finance transactions, and Jong Hyun Park acts in share and asset purchases and joint ventures. Young Man Huh has experience acting in cross-border and domestic acquisitions of corporate, financial institutions and public companies. Other key names in the practice include Sun Yul Lee, an experienced advisor on inbound and outbound business and asset purchase, and Wan Suk Kim, who advises global and domestic private equity companies on transactions. Min-Young Oh is also a key contact in the group.

With expertise in providing M&A advisory services to domestic and foreign clients, Lee & Ko remains a first port of call in the Korean market. The team is recognised for its experience across a wide array of industries, ranging from automotive to financial services. Practice head Ho Joon Moon offers a wealth of experience across M&A, foreign investment, hostile takeovers, and corporate matters. Sang Gon Kim is a leading name in M&A transactions in the financial and petrochemical industries, and Hyeong Gun Lee handles public and private company mergers, stock purchases, and asset sales. Kyungchun Kim chiefly concentrates on M&A, corporate governance, and foreign investment. Sung Min Kim adds additional aptitude in joint ventures and cross-border investment, while Daehoon Koo acts on corporate restructuring and private equity.

With regional practice groups across China, Europe, and Japan, Shin & Kim is well-positioned to advise Korean conglomerates, financial institutions, private equity houses, and foreign companies on cross-border M&A transactions. Practice head Jae Young Chang specialises in M&A transactions involving companies in the manufacturing, financial institution, and ESG sectors. Tong-Gun Lee concentrates on inbound and outbound M&A, joint ventures, and private equity transactions, while Joongil Cho has experience in major M&A transactions within the IT industry. Hae Sung Jeong is another key name for M&A, as well as private equity-sponsored transactions. Chaewon Kang represents domestic and international clients in a varied stream of commercial transactions and corporate matters.

Yoon & Yang LLC is noted for its expertise in the healthcare and manufacturing industries, as well as demonstrating activity in emerging fields such as ESG management and platform businesses. The team further enhanced its private equity and venture capital offerings with the hire of Young Ju Kim and Min Joo Kim in September 2025, both joined from LAB Partners, as well as Jin Kook Lee and So Yeon Yoon from Yulchon in August 2025. Practice head Sang-Hyun Ahn has broad experience across M&A, corporate governance, and compliance. Hwang Lim Jang provides corporate advisory services on M&A, corporate restructuring, and foreign direct investment, while Sangman Kim boasts a varied practice featuring M&A, the establishment of joint ventures, and corporate restructurings. Kiman Park acts for financial institutions on issues of M&A, private equity, and general corporate law.

Yulchon is home to a skilled corporate and M&A team that boasts a comprehensive offering; it routinely advise clients on corporate transactions, restructurings, investments, and regulatory mandates. The ‘well-equipped’ practice is led by Jae Hyun Park, an active advisor on M&A, private equity, and restructuring, and Young Su Shin, a key contact for financial institutions regarding M&A and cross-border matters. Hyung Ki Lee adds aptitude in complex investment structures and investment products. Su Yeon Lee oversees M&A and general corporate law.

With overseas offices in China, Southeast Asia, and Russia, Jipyong LLC is well-equipped to support clients with domestic and cross-border M&A mandates. Department head Tae Hyun Lee maintains a varied stream of work, including guidance to clients on foreign investments, conversion to holding companies, and acquisitions of companies through private equity funds. Min Shin advises domestic and international companies on domestic and cross-border M&A, corporate financing matters, and restructurings.

SEUM Law regularly provides M&A advisory services to venture capital and startup companies. As co-founder and managing partner of the firm, Hoseok Jung represents public and private companies in the software, hardware, and fintech industries on corporate law and M&A transactions. Heading up the practice alongside him, Seungkyu Byun concentrates on M&A, cross-border investment, and general corporate transactions, while Paul (Jihoon) Choi acts in inbound and outbound investment transactions.