With a significant track record on the ground in Korea, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP ‘s corporate and M&A team has a ’superb international reputation,’ and a ‘deep pool of technical knowledge’. Led by H Young Shin from the Seoul office, the team represents both Korean and international corporations and financial institutions in cross-border acquisitions in the energy, metal, and technology sectors. Hyungsoo Kim handles a bulk of these acquisitions and post-closing matters, while also handling various high-value joint ventures and investments.
Testimonials
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‘Skadden’s legal team in Korea remains one of the finest in the market, with an impressive reach across the different types of service and a deep pool of technical knowledge. They combine outstanding capabilities in cross-border transactions with a superb international reputation.'
‘H Young Shin is a prestigious lawyer, leading Skadden’s Korea Practice as a trusted advisor on complex and technically challenging transactions. He looks into issues objectively and comprehensively, and provides unique and pragmatic insights. He has a calm demeanor when handling pressing issues, and gives us clear, concise and practical advice.'
Key clients
- Korea Zinc Company, Ltd.
- SK hynix Inc.