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May 30, 2025
Yoon & Yang announced that Myong-Hyon (Brandon) Ryu (admitted in New York, USA), a leading expert in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joined the firm as a Senior Foreign Attorney.
Following the recent addition of Hee Woong Yoon as managing partner, Yoon & Yang has further strengthened its corporate capabilities – particularly in its M&A practice – through the recruitment of Mr. Ryu. His vast experience and global perspective, shaped by his extensive work on major cross-border M&A transactions, are expected to significantly broaden the firm’s client base in the corporate and M&A sectors.
Mr. Ryu brings 24 years of experience in cross-border deals spanning over 50 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia. He has led complex, high-profile transactions in M&A, private equity (PE), venture capital, joint venture, as well as corporate internal investigations and anti-corruption due diligence, including matters related to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
He received his B.A in Political Science and International Relations from Sogang University in Korea and earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School in Tennessee, U.S.A., in 2001. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2002. From 2001 to 2004, he practiced at Yoon & Partners, the predecessor to Yoon & Yang. From 2008 until recently, he served as a Senior Foreign Attorney at Shin & Kim, where he was involved in numerous significant transactions. He has successfully advised major Korean corporations on high-profile outbound M&A transactions, including Hanwha Chemical’s acquisition of SolarOne (currently Hanwha Qcells), KCC consortium’s acquisition of a U.S.-listed Momentive, CJ CheilJedang’s acquisition of U.S.-based Schwan’s, Lotte Duty Free’s acquisition of JR Duty Free in Australia, and SD Biosensor’s acquisition of U.S.-listed Meridian Bioscience. He has also closed inbound transactions involving foreign funds and corporations, including GIC’s acquisition of a stake in Starbucks Korea, investments in Kurly Inc. by Sequoia, Aspex, and DST Global, and investments in Woowa Brothers by Sequoia and GIC. Through these transactions, Mr. Ryu has established himself as a leading advisor to both Korean and global clients in cross-border M&A.
Mr. Ryu has been recognized for many years as a leading attorney in M&A and private equity by renowned global legal publications such as Chambers Global, Chambers Asia-Pacific, IFLR1000, Legal500, and Asialaw. The 2025 edition of Chambers Global, a premier international legal ranking publication, noted that Mr. Ryu “has particular expertise in cross-border M&A transactions and has represented numerous Korean clients,” adding that “he also possesses considerable ability in handling private equity-related matters.”
Moving forward, Mr. Ryu will lead Yoon & Yang’s cross-border M&A and global corporate advisory practices, providing practical solutions in cross-border transactions, including outbound investments by Korean companies and inbound investments by foreign investors. With his addition, the firm aims to further strengthen its advisory capabilities in cross-border M&A for both outbound and inbound transactions, develop customized deal structures that facilitate strategic collaborations between global investors and Korean companies, address diverse legal and regulatory issues, and bolster its competitiveness in cross-border advisory services through practical, client-focused counsel.
Myung Soo Lee, Managing Partner at Yoon & Yang, stated, “following the recent addition of Hee Woong Yoon as Managing Partner, the arrival of Myong-Hyon (Brandon) Ryu, who has deep expertise in cross-border transactions, positions Yoon & Yang to respond even more professionally and comprehensively to the needs of clients in both domestic and international corporate advisory and capital markets sectors. In line with our core value of putting clients first, we will continue to provide tailored solutions for cross-border transactions and complex M&A structures, while actively supporting our clients in achieving business success and enhancing their global competitiveness.”
For more information, please contact:
Mr. Jae Hyuk Yang
Senior Marketing/Communications Manager
Yoon & Yang LLC
Tel: (82-2) 6003-7229
Email: [email protected]