Sky Yang
Bae, Kim & Lee LLCBae, 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.
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‘The team took over the project from the middle when the project was struggling. The teamwork and the task allocation were very good in the new team setup. Each member contributed to the achievement of the project outcomes very efficiently and effectively during the tight schedule.’
- ‘Communication with clients, exceptional output and legal advice in a timely manner, although the timeline was extremely tight. We closed the complicated share sale deal successfully due to Bae, Kim & Lee.’
‘For an M&A practice, it is important to understand the legal boundaries as well as how investors' commercial interest can be achieved within that boundary. The BKL team is superb at structuring the transaction and definitive agreements to suit our commercial needs. Furthermore, to close the deal, there are many detailed steps regarding the regulation, etc., and the BKL team was on top of all the processes to successfully close the transaction.’
‘Mok Hong Kim of BKL is one of the best M&A lawyers/partners in the Korean market. He has experience dealing with many different transaction structures and parties and has a deep understanding of the Korean Capital Markets Act and other relevant laws in Korea. Furthermore, he truly understands his client's needs in both commercial and legal aspects and represents his clients very well in both definitive agreement drafting and negotiations with other parties.’
‘Not only advising laws but also recommended smooth negotiation. They advised us of our risk and a better way to make a deal. They tried to understand our industry and our weakness and made the best way to make a deal.’
‘At the end of the deal, BKL was able to effectively lead the contract negotiation based on excellent logic and persuasion. It was greatly helped to find a reasonable agreement on the contract and draw deal closing.’
‘Very responsive team. Knowledgeable of the Korean practice and helpful.’
‘Based on our experience in collaboration with the Corporate and M&A team at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, the team is distinguished by its strategic vision, collaborative spirit, and innovative practices, making it a top choice for clients seeking exceptional legal support in their corporate and transactional endeavours. Their unique blend of deep industry knowledge and strategic insight ensures that clients receive not only legal advice but also practical, business-oriented solutions tailored to their specific needs.'
Key clients
- Affinity Equity Partners
- Anchor Equity Partners
- BlackRock Financial Management Inc.
- Blue Run Ventures
- CJ CheilJedang
- CVC Capital Partners
- IMM Investment
- Kakao
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
- Macquarie Asset Management
Work highlights
- Advised BlackRock Financial Management Inc. on purchasing 30% stake in AirFirst Co., Ltd, a Korean industrial gas company, from IMM Private Equity for approximately USD 831 million.
- Advised CJ CheilJedang on its sale of CJ Selecta S.A. (CJ CheilJedang’s Brazilian subsidiary) to a local purchaser for approximately USD 600 million.
- Advised Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. on its acquisition of Taeyoung Industry for approximately USD 230 million.
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Sungjo Yun