DLA Piper’s distinctive structure aligns lawyers with specific industry sectors, allowing clients to work with advisors who fully understand their unique challenges and sector-specific issues. Known for its expertise in cross-border M&A and strong presence in South Korea, the team is led by Daniel Lee, a managing partner with over 30 years of experience in complex cross-border transactions and international arbitration. Luke Gannon heads the Asia corporate practice, while Ted Yi focuses on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and global corporate compliance for multinationals. Robert Song is valued for his work on complex international transactions, and Damian JH Moon brings particular expertise in advising high-tech clients on sophisticated cross-border deals. The team welcomed Jang Hyuk Yeo who joined from Greenberg Traurig LLP in November 2024.
Testimonials
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‘We engaged DLA Piper to recover loans and equity in the US. Throughout our partnership, we were extremely satisfied with the level of support and assistance from DLA Piper. They showed keen familiarity with a wide range of industry-specific legal issues and helped us shape various commercial arguments based on their advice as the project progressed.'
- 'In the ever-changing landscape of international business, DLA Piper remained vigilant to significant developments that could impact our project and provided us with timely input. Particularly, their ability to distill complex concepts into plain English demonstrated their strength in advisory and communication skills.'
Key clients
- Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Korean Air Lines on successful EU Commission approval of Asiana acquisition.