Practice Areas Introduction

Since private equity fund (PEF) was introduced in Korea in December 2004 with the Indirect Investment Asset Management Business Act taking effect, PEF, which is governed by the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act and the Industrial Development Act, has been the most widely used means of M&A and corporate restructuring because of the convenience and flexibility it provides in fundraising, investment, management, and revenue allocation.  Additionally, the PEF for corporate restructuring, which was introduced in March, 2010 ,has broadened the range of PEF utilization by allowing investment in NPL or fixed assets in the form of PEF.

Practice Areas

Advising on and designing the deal structures

Preparing the articles of incorporation, formation of PEF, and registration with Financial Supervisory Service

Conducting legal due diligence review on the investment target of PEF

Advising and drafting various investment agreements for PEF

Advising on the management of PEF and management of the assets owned by PEF

Advising on the dissolution and liquidation of PEF

Representative Matter