Suhwa Lee

  • Partner
  • T. +82-2-3404-0527
  • F. +82-2-3404-7686
  • E. suhwa.lee@bkl.co.kr

Overview

Suhwa Lee's main areas of practice include emerging technology industries such as data, personal information protection, and AI, as well as M&A, corporate governance, and (digital) finance.

Ms. Lee has handled numerous projects involving mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate governance, overseas investment, and foreign direct investment. In addition, she provides practical solutions to companies on tech-related issues such as MyData, data utilization, personal data protection, AI governance, and blockchain projects.

Representative Experience

2025-Present Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
2023-2024 Head, Legal, Chief Privacy Officer, Viva Republica
2017-2023 Shin & Kim LLC
2016 Bird & Bird ATMD LLP, Singapore (Secondment)
2012-2016 HMP Law
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2013 Adjunct Professor, Sogang University School of Law

Representative Matters

Acquisition of U.S.-listed Momentive by the KCC, Wonik, and SJL Consortium*
KB Card's acquisition of J Fintech in Thailand (first entry into Thailand by a credit finance company)*
Investment in Woowa Brothers by GIC (Government of Singapore Investment Corporation)*
Investments in Kurly by Sequoia and DST Global*
Establishment and operation of a joint venture between Valeo and a domestic auto parts manufacturer*
Acquisition of U.S.-listed Momentive by the KCC, Wonik, and SJL Consortium*
KB Card's acquisition of J Fintech in Thailand (first entry into Thailand by a credit finance company)*
Investment in Woowa Brothers by GIC (Government of Singapore Investment Corporation)*
Investments in Kurly by Sequoia and DST Global*
Establishment and operation of a joint venture between Valeo and a domestic auto parts manufacturer*
Naver/Line's equity acquisition in Remember*
SK affiliate's investment in music IP company Beyond Music*
* Experience prior to joining BKL

Education

2021 London School of Economics and Political Science (LL.M.)
2012 Korea University School of Law (J.D.)
2009 Korea University (LL.B.)

Selected Activities

Awards
Top Privacy Officer Award (Commendation by Chairperson of the Personal Information Protection Commission, 2024)