Private Equity

“Proactive, commercially-minded and client-oriented”

- The Asia Pacific Legal 500

Overview

BKL’s Corporate Practice Group delivers a broad range of legal services to private equity (PE) clients, drawing on extensive knowledge of PE-specific regulations, innovative deal structuring skills that factor in exit strategies, and an in-depth understanding of diverse industries. Our exceptional capabilities in private equity have earned top-tier recognition from leading global legal publications, including Chambers, Legal 500, and ALB.

Comprehensive Services Across the Entire PE Lifecycle

We offer integrated, solution-oriented, and business-friendly legal advice across the full spectrum of private equity transactions. From identifying and evaluating target companies, fundraising, and forming onshore and offshore funds to acquisition financing, legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction agreements, closing deals, and achieving successful exits, we manage every stage of the PE lifecycle.  With deep insight into the full investment process—from acquiring undervalued companies and enhancing their value to achieving optimal exits—our team excels in designing transaction structures and negotiating agreements with successful exits in mind. We also support post-investment activities, such as post-merger integration (PMI) and operational support for portfolio companies, ensuring value enhancement and long-term success.

Tailored Services for a Diverse Range of PE Clients

We have successfully advised on numerous mega-transactions for leading domestic and international PE clients, building strong, longstanding relationships. We also work closely with emerging PE houses, assisting with GP registration, GP/LP negotiations, fund formation, and transaction-related matters, acting as a trusted partner in their growth and development.  Furthermore, we represent a diverse spectrum of clients, including domestic and international LPs, acquisition finance lenders, and fund co-investors. Our extensive expertise and nuanced understanding of the PE landscape enable us to deliver tailored legal solutions for every client.

Seamless One-Stop Service Through Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

BKL’s Corporate Practice Group offers one-stop services through seamless collaboration with experts in tax, finance, labor and employment, antitrust, regulatory affairs, intellectual property, environmental law, pharmaceuticals, IT, broadcasting, telecommunications, and dispute resolution. This integrated approach ensures comprehensive legal support for the diverse challenges that arise during transactions, delivering a uniquely satisfying client experience.

Key Services

Fund Formation Work
Advising on marketing efforts to prospective investors and limited partners
Assist with the general partner registration and drafting of fund formation documents
Advise on fund management and related reporting requirements
M&A
Seller/buyer due diligence
Negotiate, draft and execute transaction documents
Advise on acquisition financings
Advise on and attending to closing matters
Management of Portfolio Companies
Advise on PMI’s (post-merger integration)
Advise on any disputes involving portfolio companies and attending to any legal issues that may arise with the management of portfolio companies
Investigation and Disputes
Advise on government investigations
Advise on any fund-related disputes

Representative Cases

Affinity Equity’s investment in Shinhan Financial Group
Anchor Equity’s investment in Kakao M
Macquarie PE’s investment in LG CNS
Affinity Equity’s investment in Shinhan Financial Group
Anchor Equity’s investment in Kakao M
Macquarie PE’s investment in LG CNS
VIG Partners' acquisition of PNF Labs
BlueRun Ventures’s investment in LINE MAN (Thailand’s delivery app business)
Stonebridge Capital’s acquisition of Cloocus
Global Venture Capital Partners’s investment in Market Curly
Partners’ acquisition of Liveflex
STIC Investment’s acquisition of Juvis Corp.
Crescendo Equity’s acquisition of Soft Motions & Robotics
Murex Partners’ investment of 4DReplay
Q Capital Partners’ acquisition of Seoul Pharama
MBK Partners’ investment in CJ CGV China, Vietnam and Indonesia
Affinity Equity’s acquisition of Burger King
VIG Partners’ sale of Samyang Optics
Affinity Equity and Blue Run Ventures’ investment of SSG.com
Affinity Equity’s acquisition of Serveone
JKL Partners’ acquisition of Lotte Insurance
Hana Investment’s investment of Fresh Easy
Reverent Partners’ investment of IGAWorks
Anchor Equity’s acquisition of Solity
VIG Partners’ acquisition of WinPlus
Anchor Equity’s investment of Line Games
H&Q AP Korea’s investment of 11street
H&Q AP Korea’s investment of CJ Healthcare
Hanhwa Asset Management’s investment of Vin Group
Reverent Partners’ investment of Fado
JKL Partners’ investment of GS ITM
Blue Run Ventures’ investment of The ICONtv
Affinity Equity’s acquisition of Lock & Lock
STIC Investment’s investment of Hanhaw S&C IT Business
IMM Investment’s acquisition of Eco Management Korea Holdings
Affinity Equity’s acquisition of Burger King Franchise in Korea
VIG Partners’ sale of Burger King Franchise in Korea
Anchor Equity’s investment of Kakao Pay
VIG Partners’ acquisition of Winche
Affinity Equity’s acquisition and sale of Loen Entertainment
IMM PE’s acquisition of Tailim Packaging Industrial and Dongil Paper