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

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Overview

BKL is a leading law firm in Korea for corporate and M&A transactions. We have represented clients in matters ranging from landmark M&A deals to investments in middle market business enterprises and startup companies. With our broad understanding of corporate transactions and extensive experience covering a range of industries and sectors, we are able to provide carefully tailored legal services and advice to each client and deliver high-quality and business-focused advice.

We have handled a wide range of transactions including mergers and acquisitions, investments, business transfers, divestures and spin-offs, and have extensive experience in all types of inbound/outbound transactions. We advise clients from the beginning of a transaction to the closing and post-closing integration of the transaction by guiding them through various issues, including regulatory matters, labor and employment matters, fair trade and tax.

We draw upon attorneys from different industry practice groups, including finance, energy, environmental, pharmaceutical, medical, IT and media, to effectively serve the clients who are situated in, or are looking to make investments in, the relevant industries. We have one of the most experienced teams of transactional lawyers among Korea’s top law firms who are geared to provide individualized services to clients and can advise and structure transactions in the most efficient and effective manner.

Our M&A Group ranks Tier 1 on Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Asia Legal Business and has been recognized by clients across industries for having the expertise and ability to assist the clients in complex transactions seamlessly and efficiently.

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