Outbound Investment

"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 has been at the forefront of providing legal support for the overseas business of Korean companies with its dedicated team and international offices. BKL’s Corporate Practice Group has partnered with clients in a wide range of cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, alternative investments, real estate acquisitions and development, resource development, infrastructure investment, and plant exports across Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Oceania. 

Comprehensive Legal Services for Outbound Investments

Cross-border investments and acquisitions of foreign businesses often involve a diverse array of legal, regulatory, and cultural complexities depending on the target jurisdiction, investment type, and industry.  BKL offers more than transactional support; we provide end-to-end solutions tailored to each client’s needs, with a team of foreign-qualified attorneys and regional specialists ready to address the complexities of overseas projects and guide clients in executing their global strategies.

Proven Expertise in Navigating Complex Cross-Border Issues

BKL’s Corporate Practice Group has an extensive track record of advising on critical aspects of overseas investments, including foreign exchange regulations, investment-related approvals, financing, taxation, international conventions and treaties, antitrust laws, labor laws, real estate laws, and development-related laws. In addition, through comparative analysis of domestic and overseas regulatory frameworks, we assist clients in structuring optimal investment structures. We support every aspect of the investment process, from conducting due diligence and drafting contracts, to handling regulatory filings and negotiations. Our expertise has been instrumental in the success of numerous landmark projects.   

A Truly Global Network

As of 2024, BKL operates a robust network of overseas offices and local desks across Asia, including Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Yangon, Singapore and Jakarta.  BKL is also the sole Korean member of World Law Group, a prestigious network of top-tier law firms from around 50 countries. Through our global partnerships and overseas offices, BKL offers seamless, integrated services for clients pursuing cross-border opportunities. 
 

Key Services

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Review and advise on transaction structures
Prepare and review transactional documents, including share purchase agreement, joint venture agreement, equity investment agreement, shareholders agreement and provide support relating to negotiations of such documents
Appoint and manage foreign law firms, and conduct due diligence on target entities for M&A
Review and apply for authorizations required for M&A, including merger filings
Review and advise on Korean laws and regulations relating to M&A, foreign exchange and taxation
Advise on PMI (post-merger integration)
Real Estate Projects
Prepare and review transactional documents, including real estate purchase agreement and investment agreement, and provide support relating to negotiations of such documents
Advise on procedures for acquiring rights in real estate and measures for collecting investment amounts under local laws and regulations
Appoint and manage local law firms and conduct due diligence on target entities for M&A
Review and advise on foreign exchange and taxation under Korean laws and regulations
Undertaking Business Abroad
Advise on investment environment abroad, including local restrictions, requirements and tax incentives
Prepare and review transactional documents necessary for conducting business abroad, including collaboration agreement, service agreement, sales agreement, license agreement, supply agreement, distribution agreement, and provide support relating to negotiations of such documents

Representative Cases

Represented CJ CheilJedang in its acquisition of MINH DAT FOOD
Represented KEB Hana Bank in its strategic investment in BIDV, a listed state-owned bank in Vietnam (in the amount of about KRW 1.24 trillion)
Represented LG Display in its establishment of an OLED JV in Guangzhou, China – the largest JV in China for Korean companies to date
Mergers & Acquisitions of Foreign Companies and Entities
Represented KB Kookmin Bank in its acquisition of PRASAC Microfinance, a Cambodian financial company
Represented Affinity Equity in its acquisition of Burger King Japan
Represented Lotte Card in its acquisition of Techcom Finance in Vietnam
Represented CJ CheilJedang in its acquisition of Selecta, a Brazilian food manufacturing company
Represented KB Securities in its acquisition of Maritime Securities, a Vietnamese securities company
Represented CJ CheilJedang in its acquisition of MINH DAT FOOD
Establishment and Investment of Joint Venture (JV)
Represented POSCO in its investment in a JV in China for the production of cathode material
Represented KEB Hana Bank in its strategic investment in BIDV, a listed state-owned bank in Vietnam (in the amount of about KRW 1.24 trillion)
Represented LG Display in its establishment of an OLED JV in Guangzhou, China – the largest JV in China for Korean companies to date
Represented Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance in its investment in VietinBank Insurance in Vietnam
Represented Hanhwa Asset Management in its acquisition of convertible preferred stocks of Vingroup, a listed company in Vietnam
Advised on the establishment of a JV by CJ Oshopping and Televisa in Mexico and acquisition of the JV
Investment in Overseas Real Estate Projects
Sale of Beijing Twin Towers
Represented Samsung Securities Consortium in its acquisition of Paris Crystal Park
Represented Mirae Asset Daewoo Consortium in its acquisition of Paris Majunga Tower
Represented Hana Alternative Asset Management in its acquisition of the Sanctuary Building in London
Advice on Other Overseas Businesses
Advised on CJ CGV’s foreign/global legal affairs
Advised Incheon International Airport Corporation on the consignment operation of a new support terminal in Kuwait Airport

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