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.
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Testimonials
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‘Daehoon Koo offers a wealth of experience to clients on M&A deals and exhibits a strong grasp of trends and issues underlying the full range of corporate transactions in the Korean market.'
‘Armed with the knowledge of latest M&A deal structures world-wide, Lee & Ko provides customized deal structures and advice to the client on domestic and cross-border deals. The team has excellent knowledge of the corporate client as well as great working relationship with leaders of the client corporations. They provide solution-oriented advice and real time feedback to the client.’
‘Yong Joon Yoon zealously advises his clients with both legal and business savviness. A great leader who commands respect of his team as well as the leaders of the client corporation.'
‘Lee & Ko sports very impressive lawyers with extensive knowledge.'
‘The Corporate M&A team at Lee & Ko is very proficient on the technical aspect of a deal, while having an excellent touch with the opposite side. They deliver practical solutions to complicated issues and have a strong client focus.’
Key clients
- MBK Partners
- LG Energy Solution
- LS Group
- SK Materials
- Glenwood Private Equity
- Solus Biotech
- SK On
- LG Chem
- Megazone Cloud
- Lotte Group
Work highlights
- Advised the consortium established by MBK Partners and UCK Partners in its KRW2.2tn acquisition of Osstem Implant and its affiliates.
- Advised the establishment of battery production joint venture worth KRW6tn between LG Energy Solution and Hyundai Motors.
- Advised the establishment of battery production joint venture worth KRW5tn between LG Energy Solution and Honda Motors.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hyun Tae Kim, Sang Gon Kim, Hyeong Gun Lee