Fielding on-the-ground specialists, Ropes & Gray LLP's Korean practice is noted for its work on high-value inbound and outbound M&A transactions, and it is particularly notable for its work in the private equity, technology, and life sciences sectors. At the helm of the practice, Jaewoo Lee has developed a diverse client base for the firm, and Lee is a leading name for corporate and M&A transactions related to the Korean market. The team benefits from Keun Shin's deep knowledge of complex cross-border M&A, investments, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions. Ethan Kim and JC Kim are also recommended.
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‘Korea office representative, Jaewoo Lee, has done an excellent job in positioning his firm to focus on global private equity firms investing into Korea (cross-border inbound into Korea).’
‘Jaewoo Lee (head of office) is a top-notch M&A lawyer to whom sophisticated global and domestic private equity firms go to for advice. He is smart, reliable and solution-oriented.’
Key clients
- Bain Capital Private Equity
- Bain Capital Special Situations
- E-mart
- KKR
- Korea Investment Corporation
- Naver Corporation
- TPG
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Keun Shin
Practice head
Jaewoo Lee
Other key lawyers
Keun Shin; Ethan Kim; JC Kim