SEUM Selected as a Leading M&A Firm for Six Consecutive Years in 'IFLR1000 2023'
SEUM Law(hereinafter referred to as ‘SEUM’) has been selected as an 'Other Notable' firm in the M&A field for the sixth consecutive year in the ‘IFLR1000’, published by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR), a global guide to financial and corporate law firms(Link).
The IFLR1000 is the only international legal guide that selects outstanding law firms and lawyers based on financial and corporate transaction work. Since 1990, it has been evaluating and publishing rankings in various fields to advance the legal market. This year’s outstanding firms and lawyers were selected based on: 1) a review of the complexity and innovation of legal advisory work conducted within the past year, along with related news and publications; 2) verification through client evaluations, and 3) feedback and interviews with industry peers.
Focusses / specialisms The firm is known for its commitment to the development of the startup ecosystem in Korea. It often works for startup companies, technology companies and venture capital funds handling mid-sized M&A deals for the seller. The firm also advises buyers in local and cross-border transactions. - IFLR 33rd edition (2022/2023) |
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023) During the research period, the firm continued to be active in the corporate space. The firm was preoccupied with domestic public and private acquisitions. Active industry sectors including technology and telecommunications, healthcare, industrials and manufacturing, transport, food and beverage, media, fashion, pharmaceuticals and life sciences. Apart from regularly advising on corporate registration matters, the firm was also active in the blockchain/cryptocurrency field. - IFLR 33rd edition (2022/2023) |
IFLR introduced SEUM as “a law firm well known for advancing the startup ecosystem in Korea,” and noted that SEUM “primarily works with startups/IT companies and venture capital and provides advisory services for cross-border transactions.” Additionally, it mentioned that SEUM “undertakes various M&A transactions across a broad range of sectors including technology and telecommunications, healthcare, industrial and manufacturing, and media,” and added that “the firm is also actively involved in the blockchain/virtual assets sector.”
Three lawyers who have excelled in the M&A field were also named in the individual awards list. Attorney Hoseok Jung was selected as a ‘Highly Regarded Lawyer’ in the M&A field for the sixth consecutive year. Attorney Seungkyu Byun was named a ‘Rising Star Partner’ in the Corporate and M&A field for the second consecutive year, and Attorney Jungok Yun was recognized as a notable practitioner in the M&A field.
