Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) / Management Disputes

Law Firm SIWOO offers comprehensive legal services dedicated to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and complex management disputes. We are committed to maximizing client interests and delivering optimal results in intricate M&A transactions and intense battles for corporate control.

Our attorneys possess extensive experience in both domestic and cross-border M&A cases. We develop customized strategies tailored to the unique specifics of each case. Furthermore, we collaborate closely with accountants, tax experts, and valuation specialists to provide integrated, one-stop solutions.

Recognizing that M&A and governance disputes are critical turning points that determine a company's future, we serve as a leading law firm in Korea, delivering practical, professional counsel to minimize legal risks and achieve your business objectives.

Practice Areas

1. M&A Advisory

Structuring & Due Diligence: Strategic design of transaction structures and comprehensive Legal Due Diligence (LDD).

Contract Negotiation: Drafting and negotiating key agreements, including Share Purchase Agreements (SPA).

Regulatory Compliance: Advisory on government permits, licenses, and regulatory responses.

HR & Tax: Legal counsel on labor/employment issues and tax/accounting implications of transactions.

2. Management Control Disputes

Hostile Takeover Defense: Establishment of strategic defenses against hostile takeovers.

Shareholder Disputes: Resolution of conflicts between shareholders.

Corporate Governance: Advisory on the operation of the Board of Directors and General Meetings of Shareholders.

Minority Rights: Strategic response to the exercise of minority shareholder rights.

3. Litigation & Arbitration

M&A Litigation: Representation in lawsuits arising from M&A transactions.

Shareholder Actions: Defense in shareholder derivative suits and securities class actions.

Dispute Resolution: Representation in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.

4. Corporate Governance Improvement

Governance Strategy: Diagnosis and restructuring of corporate governance frameworks.

Compliance: Advisory on adherence to Corporate Governance Best Practices.

Board Operations: Consultation on the composition and operation of board committees.

5. Antitrust & Fair Trade

Merger Control: Filing of Business Combination Reports and response to Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) reviews.

Market Dominance: Defense against claims of abuse of market dominance.

Unfair Practices: Advisory on unfair trade practices related to M&A.

6. Valuation & Stock Appraisal Rights

Valuation Review: Legal review of corporate valuation methodologies.

Appraisal Rights: Advisory on procedures for exercising stock appraisal rights and determination of fair value.