Bae, Kim & Lee LLC‘s practice showcases expertise in the full depth and breadth of corporate financing and high-value cross-border M&A transactions. The team advises on international partnerships, transaction structuring, and divestures and spin-offs. Team head Joonki Yi handles joint ventures, while Sky Yang advises on a wide range of global financing transactions. Sungjo Yun specialises in private equity acquisitions and corporate group restructurings, while Banghyun Kim advises chaebols on outbound foreign exchange transactions, and provides crisis management.

Recommended as ‘the best law firm’ in South Korea by some, Kim & Chang‘s team handles the full depth and breadth of corporate and M&A work, from multi-jurisdictional merger fillings, outbound sales of Korean companies, and working on Korea’s first continuation fund transaction. The team is led by experienced senior partner Kyung Taek Jung, while Jong Koo Park also handles heavyweight deals. Jong Hyun Park works on outbound co-investments, while colleague Shin Kwon Lim  advises on large-scale infrastructure related transactions. Another noted key member is Joon B. Kim.

With decades of experience in corporate and M&A work, Lee & Ko‘s market leading team provide a full-service for high-profile Korean clients. Co-headed by Hyun Tae Kim, Sang Gon Kim, and Hyeong Gun Lee, the team is known for its expertise of handling of cross-border joint venture projects for major international corporations and private equity houses. Ho Joon Moon is an expert in public and private company mergers and stock purchases, while Daehoon Koo is highly recommended for establishing holding companies and asset deals. Other key team members include Kyungchun Kim and Sung Min Kim maintain their reputation as top-tier corporate lawyers, specialising in the manufacturing, energy and pharmaceutical industries.

Leading on cross-border M&A transactions in Korea, Shin & Kim‘s team features a number of subject matter and industry experts. Team heads Jae Woo Im, Tong-Gun Lee, and Jae Young Chang between them handle joint ventures, private equity investments, as well as advising on high-profile hostile takeovers. Joongil Cho has international in-house experience and specialises in advising Korea’s biggest conglomerates. Chaewon Kang is another key team member with extensive experience in commercial transactions.

Yulchon‘s experienced corporate and M&A team includes ‘a deep bench of excellent practitioners,‘ co-led by Young Su Shin and Sung Wook Eun. The latter advises on complex high-value mergers and partnerships, while Jin Kook Lee handles major acquisitions and shares and stakes transactions for high-profile Korean conglomerate clients. Former judge Jae Hyun Park is experienced in private equity and corporate restructuring matters, while senior foreign counsel Hyung Ki Lee is sought after for work with connections to the world of insolvency.

Baker McKenzie KLP JV's experienced team continues to specialise in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional private equity transactions, while also advising within all sectors of the corporate field. With a strong reputation in the field, Seong Hoon (Sean) Yi  leads the firm in handling growth equity transactions and minority equity investments, alongside major share transfers and corporate partnerships. Seonho Kim is mandated by financial institutions to handle buy-out transactions, consolidations of public and private companies and cross-border investments. The practice also includes Jisun Hwang in an advisory role, handling negotiations and contract drafting and reviewing.

Jipyong LLC covers a wide range of corporate and M&A transactions including mergers, stock acquisitions, and business transfers. Team head Tae Hyun Lee advises high-profile clients on conversions to holding companies, acquisition of financial services companies, and corporate governance. Also active in the firm’s Myanmar and China desks, Cheol Jeong handles domestic and foreign corporations on a wide range of M&A work, particularly within the energy and consumer goods and services sectors. Other key team members include Dong Cheon Seo and Min Shin.

Continuing to be active in Korea’s energy, technology, and aviation industries, Yoon & Yang LLC‘s team handles a full range of multijurisdictional commercial and corporate financing work. Sung-Jin Kim provides crucial support through every step of M&A transactions. Particularly noted for advising on domestic and overseas investment, Sangman Kim also handles joint venture establishment and rehabilitation of various financial institutions. Ki Man Park is recommended for legal advice on private equity investment and managing boardroom disagreements. Young Ho Kang is also highlighted.