White & Case LLP (Foreign Legal Consultant Office) is known for its strong outbound M&A expertise, supporting clients in strategic expansion and growth. With vast resources and a global reach, the team is adept at managing complex cross-border legal issues, while its local expertise ensures a nuanced approach to domestic systems, cultures, and business practices. Led by Dongho Lee, who advises major Korean conglomerates, private equity firms, and companies in technology, entertainment, and media, the team includes Younghee Chung, focusing on pan-Asia cross-border transactions, particularly in private equity, and Kyle Oh, whose experience spans cross-border M&A, private equity, and corporate finance.
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‘Very knowledgeable and intelligent on the legal service. I depend upon their opinion a lot on the M&A deals and the regulatory work.’
‘Always happy to work with Dongho Lee and Kyle Oh as they are very responsive and know what they are doing.’
‘White & Case team has a wide pool of clients, has exceptional work quality and is alway available. White & Case team also excels at teamwork and is always enjoyable to work with.’
‘Dongho Lee is always available and is responsive to all communications by the client and other professionals he collaborates with. He has exceptional expertise and work ethic and possesses an exceptional analytical mind.’
‘White & Case has one of the largest on-the-ground M&A teams in Korea among foreign firms. The team is capable, pleasant, and backed by a very strong global network with quality lawyers worldwide. When considering both these factors, White & Case may have the strongest global Corporate M&A practice in Korea. On our matters, they have been engaged, responsive, and practical. We have been highly impressed with this top-tier practice.’
‘Dongho Lee is one of the leading Corporate & M&A practitioners at a foreign law firm in Korea. He is dedicated to meeting our needs, works hard, and coordinates with his global colleagues and team members to operate seamlessly and efficiently. Lee has a strong reputation in the market. I can trust him to do the job well.'
- 'Kyle Oh executes complex transactions at a high level and is a tough negotiator.'
- 'Woo Kim is hardworking, capable of execution, and also very personable.’
Kernmandanten
- Brite Energy Partners
- CJ Bioscience
- E1 Corporation
- GLAAM, Co., Ltd.
- HYBE
- KB Asset Management
- KDB Investment–Hana Securities
- Kohler Co.
- Korea Investment Private Equity
- Morgan Stanley Tactical Value
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Kyle Oh
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Woo Kim
Praxisleitung
Dongho Lee
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Younghee Chung; Kyle Oh; Yoon Choi; Woo Kim