Attorney Seungkyu Byun of the law firm SEUM (hereinafter '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 (hereinafter 'KICA')(Link).

The 2023 Attorney Evaluation conducted by JoongAng Ilbo and KICA involved extended selection process by 20 specialized evaluation committees and key clients, in-house lawyers, and others.

In this evaluation, SEUM earned recognition for their expertise accumulated in specialized areas such as startups, virtual assets, and M&A. Attorney Hoseok Jung was acknowledged as the 'Best Lawyer' in the 'AI·Fintech·Virtual Assets' category, while Attorney Seung Kyu Byun earned the title of 'Rising Star' in the 'M&A·PE·FUND' category (Link).

Attorney Seung Kyu Byun of SEUM, serving as the Head of VC/CVC/PE, has been recognized for leading significant M&A transactions. His notable work includes advising on Alpha Vista's acquisition of Spider, legal due diligence for HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) in company acquisitions and providing counsel for the sale of MangoPlate and Bungaejangteo. His extensive experience in these high-profile M&A deals earned him the title of 'Rising Star' in the 'M&A·PE·FUND' category. He received praise for delivering accurate ideas promptly with a profound understanding and for actively sharing expertise with clients without hesitation.

The detailed information can be found in the December 6, 2023 edition of the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper on pages 1 and 4, as well as in the online articles.