Yulchon is home to a skilled corporate and M&A team that boasts a comprehensive offering; it routinely advise clients on corporate transactions, restructurings, investments, and regulatory mandates. The ‘well-equipped’ practice is led by Jae Hyun Park, an active advisor on M&A, private equity, and restructuring, and Young Su Shin, a key contact for financial institutions regarding M&A and cross-border matters. Hyung Ki Lee adds aptitude in complex investment structures and investment products. Su Yeon Lee oversees M&A and general corporate law.
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Testimonials
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'It provides a comprehensive one-stop service in M&A, from the negotiation stage to signing and the post-acquisition stage.'
'We truly relied on this team. Quick response and valuable advice.’
‘Jong Kwon Ryoo started work in 2019, and we have worked with him on 3 additional M&A since then. All acquisitions were perfectly completed without any issues. I am satisfied with his quick responses and efforts to provide advice in every stage.’
‘Yulchon's M&A team goes beyond mere legal advice; they possess the capability to serve as a genuine partner in designing and executing clients' business strategies. A significant strength of this team lies in its deep understanding of various industries and its unwavering dedication to successfully closing transactions.’
‘Kayoung Kim is exceptionally meticulous and highly responsive, precisely understanding our requirements. Her ability to react instantly to client requests and deliver logically structured outcomes even under tight deadlines makes her an incredibly reliable asset from a client's perspective.’
‘The team is well equipped with professional knowledge and experience.’
Key clients
- Shinsegae Group
- IMM Private Equity
- IMM Investments
- Woori Financial Group
- Lotte Group
- Cactus Private Equity
- STIC Investments
- Hanwha Aerospace
- Korea Development Bank
- Skylake Equity Partners
- Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
- Glenwood Private Equity
Work highlights
Advised Shinsegae Group on the establishment of a joint venture with Alibaba Group, combining Gmarket and AliExpress Korea, with a combined valuation of approximately KRW6tn.
Advised IMM PE and IMM Investment on the acquisition of 100% Stake in Ecorbit Corp. for KRW2.7tn.
Advised Lotte Group on the sale of Lotte Rental to Affinity Equity Partners for approximately USD1.08bn.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Young Su Shin; Jae Hyun Park
Other key lawyers
Hyung Ki Lee; Jong Kwon Ryoo; Su Yeon Lee; Kayoung Kim