Shin & Kim’s M&A team is a leading force in cross-border transactions in Korea, bringing together a wealth of industry expertise. Co-headed by Jae Young Chang, who specialises in M&A transactions involving companies in the manufacturing, financial institutions and ESG sectors, and Tong-Gun Lee, who focuses on both outbound and inbound M&A and has experience in high-profile hostile takeover litigation and disputes. Joongil Cho, known for his significant in-house and industry experience both in Korea and internationally, advises some of Korea’s largest conglomerates. Joongil Cho has extensive experience representing both domestic and international clients on a wide range of commercial transactions and corporate matters and has also advised on squeeze-out transactions and shareholder disputes.
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  • ‘Very responsive and intelligent advice stemming from abundant track record and experience. We were happy with their heavy partner involvement and accessibility. They know what clients want, so I don't have to explain everything.’

  • ‘I am very happy to work with Soo Kyun Lee as he is very responsive, and as a partner, he also tries his best to be upfront and provide the best-in-class legal service.’

  • ‘Due to the sensitive nature of the industry, we value promptness and responsiveness the most. Shin & Kim is by far the best law firm to fulfil these requirements.’

  • ‘Soo Kyun Lee is outstanding in various aspects, including his ability to organise bespoke teams for each deal, especially cross-border deals.’

Kernmandanten

  • SK Group
  • Kakao Corporation
  • SD Biosensor
  • KKR Korea Limited Liability Corporation
  • Kumho Industrial Co., Ltd. and Asiana Airlines, Inc.
  • Lutronic
  • MBK Partners
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • IMM Private Equity
  • Sequoia Capital

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advised on the acquisition of Hanon System.
  • Advised on the sale of Lutronic Corporation.
  • Advised on the acquisition of the polarizer materials business of LG CHEM.

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.

Führende Associates

Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.

Praxisleitung

Jae Young Chang; Tong-Gun Lee

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Chung-In Anthony Choi; Myong-Hyon (Brandon) Ryu; Byung Tae Kim; Jiwon Kang; Joongil Cho; Chaewon Kang