Bae, Kim & Lee LLC provides comprehensive transactional support, covering M&A, investments, business transfers, divestitures, spin-offs, and all types of inbound and outbound deals. Known for its expertise in private equity and venture capital, the team advises throughout the investment cycle, from fund formation to exit strategy. The recent creation of its MENA task force team offers strategic services to Korean clients pursuing opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa. The 'responsive team' is led by Sungjo Yun, specialising in M&A and corporate restructuring, the team includes Mok Hong Kim, a leader in domestic and cross-border M&A and PEF deals, and Hyunchul An, with deep expertise in energy and project finance. Sky Yang brings seasoned experience advising major corporations, financial services, and institutional investors on complex transactions.

Kim & Chang is widely regarded as one of South Korea’s top firms for corporate and M&A work, adept at handling the entire lifecycle of a transaction from the initial feasibility review and structuring to its closing and post-closing integration with clients seeking the firm for the most complex transactions. Kyung Taek Jung leads the team, bringing deep expertise to high-profile matters. Jong Koo Park plays a key role in major transactions, while Jong Hyun Park has recent experience assisting major domestic and multinational private equity funds in their acquisition of shares in Korean companies. Shin Kwon Lim has extensive experience handling intra-group corporate restructuring transactions.

Lee & Ko’s corporate and M&A team, with decades of experience, is recognised as a top-tier choice for prominent Korean clients. Led by Hyeong Gun Lee, the team excels in cross-border M&A transactions involving inbound and outbound investments, as well as complex cross-border joint venture projects. Sang Gon Kim is a seasoned professional with experience handling a wide variety of M&A transactions in the financial and petrochemical industries. Ho Joon Moon holds expertise in corporate, M&A, foreign investment, defence industry and hostile takeovers. Kyungchun Kim excels in M&A, corporate governance, securities and joint ventures, while Sung Min Kim has particular expertise in M&A of financial institutions and start-up companies. Daehoon Koo holds extensive experience in both traditional transactions and more nuanced transactions, including comprehensive share swaps, establishing holding companies, P&As and in-kind contributions.

Shin & Kim’s M&A team is a leading force in cross-border transactions in Korea, bringing together a wealth of industry expertise. Co-headed by Jae Young Chang, who specialises in M&A transactions involving companies in the manufacturing, financial institutions and ESG sectors, and Tong-Gun Lee, who focuses on both outbound and inbound M&A and has experience in high-profile hostile takeover litigation and disputes. Joongil Cho, known for his significant in-house and industry experience both in Korea and internationally, advises some of Korea’s largest conglomerates. Joongil Cho has extensive experience representing both domestic and international clients on a wide range of commercial transactions and corporate matters and has also advised on squeeze-out transactions and shareholder disputes.

Yulchon’s corporate and M&A team is known for its depth of expertise, with a strong roster of experienced practitioners, including the recent addition of four partners from Yoon & Yang LLC, including its former head of M&A, Sung-Jin Kim, significantly bolstering its corporate and M&A practice. Led by Young Su Shin and Sung Wook Eun, the team handles complex, high-value mergers and strategic partnerships. Jin Kook Lee specialises in major acquisitions and share transactions, particularly for prominent Korean conglomerates. Jae Hyun Park, a former judge, brings extensive experience in private equity and corporate restructuring, while senior foreign counsel Hyung Ki Lee is highly regarded for his work related to complex investment structures and various types of investment products and regulatory issues, as well as his handling of cross-border transactions.

Jipyong LLC is highly active in corporate and M&A transactions, including mergers, stock acquisitions, and business transfers. Led by Tae Hyun Lee, who has extensive experience including advising on conversion to holding companies, foreign investments, acquisition of companies through private equity funds and the sale and acquisition of finance companies. Cheol Jeong represents a wide array of domestic and foreign corporations in the energy and finance sectors, real estate, and food and beverage industries. Key team members Dong Cheon Seo and Min Shin contribute significantly to the firm’s strong reputation for handling complex, high-stakes transactions.

Yoon & Yang LLC remains a key player in Korea’s manufacturing, aviation, energy, and heavy and chemical industries, providing comprehensive support on multijurisdictional corporate financing and commercial transactions. Hwang Lim Jang leads the practice and has extensive experience advising domestic and foreign investors on large-scale M&A deals. Zunu Lee has expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, while Jason Lee has extensive experience advising strategic and financial investor clients on a wide range of corporate and M&A transactions.