Mergers & Acquisitions

"I felt that BKL had excellent knowledge on M&A, including contract negotiation. They easily made the seller understand what we wanted and needed throughout the whole M&A process."

- Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific

Overview

BKL’s Corporate Practice Group has a proven track record of successfully handling a wide range of M&A transactions, from landmark deals for leading domestic and international corporations and prominent private equity funds to investment transactions involving small- and medium-sized enterprises, including unicorn companies. Leveraging exceptional expertise across diverse industries, we provide proactive and comprehensive, tailored solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

Comprehensive Services Based on Extensive Experience

We offer a full spectrum of services across all types of M&A transactions, including equity acquisitions and investments, business transfers, asset transfers, joint ventures, mergers, and spin-offs.  Our seasoned team advises on every stage of the M&A process, from initial transaction structuring and due diligence to contract negotiations, closing, and post-merger integration (PMI).  We also address legal matters arising at each step, including domestic and global merger filings, regulatory approvals related to financial institutions and IT companies, national core technology export approvals, foreign exchange filings, and issues related to labor, antitrust, and tax matters.

Industry-Specific Expertise and Tailored Services

BKL has top-tier M&A lawyers and specialists in various sectors, including finance, energy, environment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, IT, broadcasting, and telecommunications. Drawing on a deep understanding of industry dynamics and hands-on experience, we provide services tailored to the specific needs of our clients and the unique characteristics of their transactions.

Recognized Excellence

BKL’s outstanding capabilities have been consistently recognized by leading legal publications and client satisfaction assessments. We are ranked top-tier by world-renowned legal publications such as Chambers, IFLR, Legal 500, and ALB, and our performance and global competitiveness are validated by stellar client feedback.

Key Services

Advising on transaction structures and providing strategic advice
Coordinating and conducting seller/buyer legal due diligence
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and executing transaction documents
Advising on and attending to signing and closing-related matters including merger filings and regulatory approvals
Advising on PMI (post-merger integration) matters and other post-closing operational issues regarding tax, employment benefits and labor and fair trade

Representative Cases

Delivery Hero’s acquisition of Baemin from Woowa
Korea Development Bank’s sale of DSME
LG Chemical’s sale of LCD polarizer film business
LG Electronics’ sale of its stake in Beijing Twin Towers
Merger of SK Broadband and T-Broad
KB Kookmin Bank’s acquisition of PRASAC Microfinance, a Cambodian financial institution
Sale of HSG Sungdong ING
POSCO’s sale of shares in POSCO SS VINA
Hana Financial Group’s acquisition of The-K Non-Life Insurance
Shinhan Financial Group’s acquisition of Orange Life Insurance
Hyundai Heavy Industry Group’s block-deal sale of shares in Hyundai Oilbank
Dr. Jart+ sale
Hana Financial Holdings’ investment in Vietnamese bank BIDV
LG U+’s acquisition of CJ Hello
Samsung Electronics’ acquisition of Samsung Electro-Mechanics PLP business
Korea Investment Value Asset Management’s acquisition of shares in Kakao Bank
Thailand’s Fubon Life Insurance’s acquisition of a stake in Woori Financial Holdings
TA Associates’ acquisition of GongCha
Double Star’s acquisition of Gumho Tire
GS Energy’s sale of Seorabeol and HY Energy
DGP Financial Holding’s acquition of Hi Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics’ sale of its printer business
Kakao’s issuance of equity in Kakao Mobility to the TPG consortium
CJ Cheil’s acquisition of Brazil Sementes Selecta
Transfer of SK Network’s fashion business
Lotte Chemical’s acquisition of Samsung’s chemicals business
Samsung Life’s acquisition of Samsung Card
HMM’s sale of its bulk business
Tesco’s sale of Homeplus
Merger of Hana Bank and Korea Exchange Bank
Visteon’s sale of Hanon Systems
Samsung Group’s sale of Samsung General Chemical and Samsung Techwin

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