FIRM NEWS
- Notice2024.10.16SEUM Recognized as a Highly Recommended Firm in Technology for the Fifth Consecutive Year by Asialaw Profiles 2024
SEUM has once again been named a Highly Recommended Firm in the Technology and Telecommunications sector by Asialaw Profiles 2024, a leading legal publication in Asia.
- Notice2024.07.05SEUM Law Firm Ranks 2nd in South Korea’s 2024 H1 M&A Legal Advisory Rankings by Deal Count
SEUM has secured the 2nd position in the Bloomberg M&A League Table for the first half of 2024, based on the number of deals handled. In the first half of 2024, SEUM represented various startups including Wrtn Technologies, Furiosa AI, and Dwhale, as well as global investors like 500 Global, Hashed, and Delivery Hero Ventures, undertaking a wide range of investment and M&A transactions.
- Notice2024.04.02SEUM Launches 'SEUM Rocket' All-in-One Service for Early-Stage Startups
SEUM is excited to announce the launch of 'SEUM Rocket,' an all-in-one service designed specifically for early-stage startups.
- Notice2023.12.08Attorney Seungkyu Byun selected as a ‘Rising Star’ in the M&A, PE, Fund Division of “2023 Joongang Ilbo Attorney Evaluation”
Attorney Seungkyu Byun of the SEUM has been selected as a Rising Star in the 'M&A·PE·FUND' category in the '2023 JoongAng Ilbo Attorney Evaluation,' jointly conducted by JoongAng Ilbo and the Korean In-house Lawyers Association.
- 2024.10.14Attorney Hyun Nam Appointed to Korea Startup Forum’s Legal Support Committee
Attorney Hyun Nam has been named a member of the official Startup Legal Support Committee of the Korea Startup Forum (“KSF”), the country’s largest organization dedicated to supporting startups.
- 2024.10.07Shin Chang-jae's Appeals: Supreme Court Upholds Lower Court Decisions (August 14, 2024, Bloter)
Jihoon Choi, a senior foreign attorney at SEUM Law, contributed expert commentary on August 14, 2024, to an article published by Bloter regarding the ongoing put option dispute between Shin Chang-jae, Chairman of Kyobo Life Insurance, and KLI Investors LLC.
- 2024.08.21Legal Counsel for KRW 8 Billion Series A Investment in iTRUCK
SEUM provided legal counsel in August 2024 for iTRUCK, Inc, Korea's first big data-based online platform for trading used trucks, in securing KRW 8 billion in Series A funding.
- 2024.07.16Attorney Hoseok Jung Presents at Asia’s Largest B2B Web3 Conference ‘Adoption 2024’ Hosted by Xangle
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Attorney Hoseok Jung from SEUM Law delivered a presentation on “The Impact of the Virtual Asset Protection Act on the Market” at the ‘Adoption 2024’ conference, Asia’s largest B2B Web3 event hosted by virtual asset data platform Xangle.
- 2024.05.29Key Considerations for Foreign Investors in M&A Transactions with Korean Companies (May 2024, ABA IMAJV Newsletter)
Attorney Jungok Yun and Senior Foreign Attorney Jihoon Choi of SEUM have contributed an article titled "Key Considerations in M&A Transactions in Korea for Foreign Investors" to the 2024 edition of the newsletter published by the IMAJV Committee of the ABA ILS.
- 2024.05.08SEUM X Tech M, 'BEYOND Bitcoin' Seminar Concludes Successfully
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the law firm SEUM, in collaboration with tech media outlet Tech M, held the 'BEYOND Bitcoin' seminar. This seminar attracted over 70 participants who were interested in the digital asset market, regulations, and trends.
- 2024.04.26Attorney Hoseok Jung, selected as a member of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' legal advisory group for startup companies
Attorney Hoseok Jung of SEUM has been selected as a legal expert for the advisory group in the "Startup Online Legal Support Project" conducted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.
