Mr Daniel Lee > DLA Piper > Seoul, South Korea > Lawyer Profile

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.

DLA Piper provides a comprehensive intellectual property service, adept at handling multi-jurisdictional matters for clients. The team frequently advises on trademark issues, prosecution, enforcement, copyright matters, and IP litigation. Daniel Lee, who leads the firm’s Korean practice, brings extensive experience in managing complex cross-border IP cases, ensuring seamless support across various jurisdictions. The firm’s robust expertise in intellectual property law makes it a go-to advisor for clients facing intricate legal challenges on a global scale.

DLA Piper’s Seoul office is highly regarded for advising Korea-based companies on overseas ventures across energy, renewables, oil and gas, power, and mining sectors. Country managing partner Daniel Lee is a key contact known for his strong relationships with Korean clients. Ted Yi focuses on major renewables projects, assisting companies in achieving decarbonisation objectives. Brian Youn is the lead partner for project financing transactions, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in handling complex, cross-border matters.