Baker McKenzie KLP JV's experienced team continues to specialise in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional private equity transactions, while also advising within all sectors of the corporate field. With a strong reputation in the field, Seong Hoon (Sean) Yi  leads the firm in handling growth equity transactions and minority equity investments, alongside major share transfers and corporate partnerships. Seonho Kim is mandated by financial institutions to handle buy-out transactions, consolidations of public and private companies and cross-border investments. The practice also includes Jisun Hwang in an advisory role, handling negotiations and contract drafting and reviewing.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘KL Partners has a lot of experience and knowledge related to private equity transaction.' 

  • 'Seong Hoon Yi has vast knowledge in private equity fields, he is very commercial and a hands-on type worker.' 

Key clients

  • VTI Partners
  • GFS Co., Ltd.
  • Xi S&D
  • PS & Marketing
  • Individual Shareholders (Aim Bio)
  • Kolmar Korea
  • Mibelle AG
  • S Traffic
  • Daehan Flour Co.
  • Individual Shareholders (Knet)
  • Daol PEF
  • SFA
  • Individual Shareholders of Abil Korea
  • Winia Aid Co., Ltd.
  • Winia Co., Ltd.
  • Smilegate Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • Onelake Next 2022 PEF
  • SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
  • AJU IB Investment Co., Ltd.
  • Smart Food Networs, Inc.

Work highlights

  • Advised on a buyout transaction in connection with Kolmar Korea’s 55% acquisition of Yonwoo (manufacturing of cosmetic containers).

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Seong Hoon (Sean) Yi

Other key lawyers

Seonho Kim, Jisun Hwang