With a legacy spanning over three decades, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has a prominent presence in South Korea, representing Korean and international corporations, financial institutions, government entities, and sovereign wealth funds across M&A, private equity, and major energy and infrastructure projects. Known for its expertise in handling high-profile M&A transactions domestically and globally, the team serves sectors such as semiconductors, batteries, energy storage, technology, automotive, and financial services. Led by H Young Shin, who combines extensive experience with strategic, commercially minded advice, the team also features Hyungsoo Kim, whose practice centres on high-profile corporate and M&A transactions for South Korea’s leading companies.
Testimonials
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‘Skadden demonstrated exceptional and outstanding legal knowledge and consistently prioritised excellent client service.'
‘All the individuals I worked with, especially H. Young Shin and Hyungsoon Kim were always available to address and respond to my questions and concerns. They were all very responsive and dedicated to providing answers not only the mainstream of work but also the branches of the project, typically easy to be missed.’
Key clients
- Korea Zinc Company, Ltd.
- Hanwha Group
Work highlights
- Advised Korea Zinc Company, Ltd. in its approximately US$440 million acquisition of a majority stake in Igneo Technologies, LLC, an e-waste recycling company based in the U.S., and its follow-on acquisition of the remaining minority stake.
- Advised Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd. and Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. in connection with their US$260 million acquisition of shares of NextDecade Corporation from York Capital Management Global Advisors.