Jipyong’s Private Equity Group has been actively engaged in shaping the regulatory framework for private equity in Korea since the inception of the PEF system in 2005. Our involvement spans the revision process of the former "Indirect Investment Assets Management Business Act" and extends to the establishment, registration, and operation of numerous PEFs. We take pride in our substantial contributions to the growth of the Korean private equity market. Throughout this journey, we have authored articles and papers advocating for system enhancements and collaborated closely with the Financial Supervisory Service, the Financial Services Commission, and industry stakeholders, establishing ourselves as leaders in private equity.
Our publication "Understanding of PEF" is recognized as a definitive resource on Korean private equity landscape. Additionally, we have extensive experience in managing a variety of domestic and international M&A transactions involving PEFs, along with other advisory services related to investments and exits. Our commitment to advancing the Korean private equity market is reflected in our clients' high regard and were acknowledged with the Best Legal Advisory Award at the 16th Korea IB Awards organized by 'Money Today', a Korean news magazine.
We currently serve as the advisory law firm for the PEF Managers Association, which represents over 90 PEF managers, we have established a robust network within the Korean private equity sector.
Key Practice Areas Close
- Legal and tax advisory for optimizing investment structures
- Comprehensive services related to the establishment and registration of PEFs (preparation of articles of incorporation, incorporation process, filing reports, and permit/approval applications to the FSS, FSC, and KFTC)
- Drafting partnership agreements and investor agreements
- Registration of PEF general partners
- Facilitation of PEF investments and M&A advisory
- Conducting legal due diligence on investment targets and providing industry analysis services
- Advising on investment agreements (including acquisition financing) and handling merger filings related to investments
- Post-investment services and reporting to regulatory authorities
- Services pertaining to the establishment and registration of hedge funds
- Assisting with the registration of offshore funds with the FSS for their offerings in Korea and other related services
- Advising on offshore fund investments by Korean pension funds and the establishment of offshore special purpose vehicles
- Advising on VC-related investments, including funds for new technology businesses and venture capital funds
Experience Close
- Advised Company I (as general partner) on the sale of the management control of Company O (a furniture manufacturing/sales company)
- Advised Companies M and J (as general partner) on the sale and purchase of outstanding shares in Company S (an electric vehicle charging company)
- Advised Company S (as general partner) on the acquisition of management control over Company H (a rental business) through a PEF
- Advised Company M (as general partner) on the acquisition of management control over Company G (a facility management company) through a PEF and SPC
- Advised Company O and Company N (as general partner) on the acquisition of management control of Semitech (a semiconductor facility company) through a PEF
- Advised Company Q (as general partner) on a PEF’s investment in CBs newly issued by Company S (an automobile manufacturer)
- Advised Company P (as general partner) on the acquisition of the existing shares (common shares) and new shares (RCPS) issued by Company I (an LED lighting manufacturer) through a PEF
- Advised Company U (as general partner) on the purchase of existing shares in Company L (a vehicle component manufacturing company) through a PEF
- Advised Company J (PEF Management Company) on the acquisition of the management control of Company S (a city bus operator) through a PEF
- Advised Company A (new technology venture capitalists) on its purchase of existing shares in Company Y (an accommodation booking company) thorough the New Technology Business Investment Association
- Advised Company M (a new technology venture capitalist) on its purchase of existing shares in Company E (a software company) through the New Technology Business Investment Association
- Advised Company S (as general partner) on the investment in RCPS issued by Company K (an eco-friendly filter manufacturing company) through a PEF
- Advised Company S (an EV and CNG charging company) on the merger between its affiliates
- Advised a VC partnership established by Company S and Company B (a venture investment company) on the acquisition of RCPS issued by Company B (a semiconductor manufacturing company) through a VC partnership
- Advised Company G (a TV series production company) on the sale of its management control
- Advised Company M (a meal kit manufacturing company) on the sale of its management control
- Advised Company O (as general partner) on the acquisition of the management control of Company W (a resort company) through a PEF and SPC
- Advised Company S (as general partner) on the acquisition of the management control of Company A (an airline) through a PEF and SPC
- Advised Company S (as general partner) on the sale of management rights of Company D (electronic component manufacturer)
- Advised Company H (as general partner) on the acquisition of management control of Company H (an environmental waste company) through a PEF
- Advised Company S (as general partner) on an investment in RCPS and CB of Company H (an automobile leasing company) through its PEF
- Advised Company H (as general partner) on the acquisition of callable private placement bonds issued by Company G (a cutting machine manufacturer) through a PEF
- Advised Company O (as general partner) on the acquisition of callable private placement bonds issued by Company E (a secondary battery manufacturer) through a PEF
- Advised a PEF established by Company H (as general partner) on the investment of CPS issued by Company J (a metal equipment manufacturer)
- Advised Company O (as general partner) on an investment in CPS issued by Company W (a software development company) through an HF
- Advised Company S v on the acquisition of existing shares and CBs of Company W (a wind power development company) through a PEF
- Advised Company A and Company O (as general partner) on the acquisition of Company D (pharma & biotech company) through a PEF
- Advised Company G (as general partner) on the acquisition of the management control of Company H (a semiconductor manufacturing company) through a PEF
- Advised Company S (as general partner) on the acquisition of CBs issued by Company M (a secondary battery manufacturer) through a PEF
- Advised Company S (as general partner) on the acquisition of RCPS issued by Company W (an electronic component manufacturing company) through a PEF
- Advised Company S (as general partner) on the acquisition of RCPS and CBs issued by Company P (a pharmaceutical company) through a PEF
- Advised Company S (as general partner) on the acquisition of CBs issued by Company P (a chemical engineering company) through a PEF
- Advised Company T and Company N (new technology venture capitalists) on the acquisition of existing shares and RCPS issued by Company D (a smart farm company) through new technology business investment fund
- Advised Company A (as general partner) on the sale of management control of Company A (a semiconductor component manufacturer) through a PEF
- Advised an SPC of a-PEF managed by Company W (as general partner) on the sale of the management control of Company W (firefighting equipment manufacturer)
- Advised Company A and Company G (as general partner) on the acquisition of management control of Company G (sports apparel manufacturer)
- Advised Company N (a new technology venture capitalist) on the acquisition of RCPS issued by Company M (content production company)
- Advised Company K (a venture capitalist) on the acquisition of common shares issued by Company N (platform retailer) through a new technology business investment fund
- Advised Company M and Company J (as general partner) on the acquisition of management control of Company S (city bus operator)
- Advised Company M (as general partner) on the acquisition of management control of Company B (electronic component manufacturer) through a PEF and SPC
- Advised Company I (as general partner) on the bolt-on and acquisition of management control of Company G (environmental waste treatment company)
- Advised Company S (as general partner) on the acquisition of existing shares in Company D (an energy company) through a PEF
- Advised Company S (as general partner) on the acquisition of RCPS and CBs issued by Company P (electric bus manufacturer) through a PEF
- Advised Company R (as general partner) on the acquisition of CPS issued by Company W (software developer) through a PEF
- Advised a new technology investment fund operated by Company S (a new technology venture capitalist) on the acquisition of redeemable convertible preferred shares and outstanding shares issued by Company I (a delivery company)
- Advised Company S v on the acquisition of RCPS issued by Company C (a cosmetics manufacturer)
- Advised Company B v on the acquisition of management control of Company D (a film manufacturer) through a PEF
- Advised Company P (as general partner) on the acquisition of CBs issued by Company F (a food product manufacturing company) through a PEF
- Advised Company S and Company W (as general partner) on the acquisition of RCPS issued by Company A (control device manufacturer) through a PEF
- Advised Company S (as general partner) on the acquisition of management control of Company H (financial company) through a PEF
- Advised Company S (as general partner) on the acquisition of RCPS issued by Company H (car component manufacturer) through a PEF
