Regarded by clients for its ‘great collaboration between offices around the world’ and excelling in cross-border M&A, DLA Piper’s Korean office adopts a structure of lawyers aligned to specific industry sectors to deliver expertise to clients. Korean managing partner Daniel Lee is experienced in cross-border M&A transactions and foreign direct investments. Luke Gannon heads up the Asia corporate practice and has in-depth knowledge of corporate finance transactions, including M&A and fund raising. The team was further strengthened by the arrival of Jang Hyuk Yeo from Greenberg Traurig LLP in November 2024, who handles M&A, minority investments, and general corporate matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Great collaboration between offices around the world. Quick to gather the relevant subject matter experts on short notice to provide advice.’
‘Jang Hyuk Yeo of the Seoul office has been a trusted partner with whom I've worked since over 8 years. He's a reliable, responsible, responsive and proactive lawyer focused on getting us solutions.’
‘DLA's team was able to get the job done in a very efficient and timely manner, while providing us with all the information that we requested for as per the agreed work scope.’
'The team not only offers strong industry expertise and quick response but provides tailored service and reasonable fees.'
'I value their reliability and clear and client-focused communication.'
Key clients
- Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd.
- POSCO International
Work highlights
Advised Korean Air Lines on its USD1.4bn acquisition of Asiana Airline specifically related to its global merger filings (as required) and other regulatory filings.
Advised POSCO International on its USD40m equity subscription in, and execution of offtake agreements with, Black Rock Mining, an ASX-listed company that owns a project company in Tanzania that explores, develops and produces natural graphite and other minerals.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Daniel Lee; Luke Gannon
Other key lawyers
Jang Hyuk Yeo