JIPYONG LLC

Foreign Attorney

Dong Ho YOO

TEL +84-24-6266-1901
FAX +84-24-6266-1903
E-MAIL dhyoo@jipyong.com

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Senior foreign attorney Mr. Dong Ho Yoo’s expertise encompasses a wide range of areas such as cross-border trade, M&A and other foreign investments, international arbitration and general corporate matters.

As head of Jipyong’s Hanoi office since 2013, Mr. Yoo has been closely advising global companies of various industries and financial institutions on investing in Vietnam and on managing and operating such investments.

Education Close

2010University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D.)
2002Sogang University (summa cum laude, B.A. in Korean Literature & English Literature)

Experience Close

2013-PresentHead, JIPYONG Hanoi Office
2013-PresentJIPYONG LLC (Senior Foreign Attorney)
2021-PresentLegal Advisor, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Vietnam
2021-PresentLegal Advisor, KOTRA Hanoi
2014-2015Legal Advisor, KOTRA Hanoi
2012-2013Legal Counsel, LG Electronics Inc.
2010-2012Associate, CITILAW, LLC
2002-2004Staff Reporter, The Korea Times

Notable Achievements Close

Represented NH Investment & Securities in connection with its buy-out of its joint venture partner.
Advised Mirae Asset Global Investments on acquisition of equity in a local asset management company in Vietnam
Advised Daesang on acquisition of equity in a local meat processing company
Advised Korea Investment Partners on purchase of new shares in Appota
Advised Ericsson-LG on sale of equity in a local joint venture company
Advised Hanwha Techwin on establishment of Hanwha Aerospace (factory for production of aircraft engine components) in Hanoi, Vietnam and investment therein
Advised Hanwha Techwin Security Division on incorporation of a local subsidiary in Vietnam and investment therein
Advised LS Metal on incorporation of a local subsidiary and operation thereof
Advised Ourhome on incorporation of a local subsidiary in Vietnam
Advised POSCO on incorporation of a representative corporation in Vietnam
Advised CJ E&M on the investment in a joint production of a movie with foreign partners in Vietnam
Advised local subsidiaries of LS Cable and Hwaseung Industries in Vietnam on IPO on the KOSPI market
Advised Hyundai E&C on construction of BITEXCO Finance Tower (highest building in Ho Chi Minh City) and Marriott Hotel (Hanoi)
Advised Daewoo Engineering & Construction on Tay Ho Tay (THT) New Town Development Project and Van Phu Project in Hanoi
Advised Samsung C&T Corporation on the construction of Son Duong Port in Vietnam
Advised Daewoo E&C on operation of its local subsidiary, THT
Advised LG ServeOne on operation of its local subsidiary in Vietnam
Advised POSCO Daewoo on operation of its local subsidiary in Vietnam
Advised Hanwha Aero Engines on operation of its local subsidiary in Hi-Tech Park
Advised Hanwha Techwin Security Division on operation of its local subsidiary
Advised LG Metal on operation of its local subsidiary
Advised NH Investment & Securities on operation of a local joint venture company in Vietnam
Advised Lotte Shopping’s local Vietnamese corporation (department store)
Advised Lotte Rental on operation of a local subsidiary
Advised Lotte Hotel on operation of a local subsidiary in Hanoi
Advised Shinhan Bank on operation of a local subsidiary in Vietnam
Advised Woori Bank on operation of a local subsidiary in Vietnam
Advised NH Bank on operation of a branch office in Hanoi
Advised KB Kookmin Bank on operation of a branch office in Hanoi
Advised Lotte Rental on operation of a branch office in Hanoi
Advised Samsung Electro-Mechanics on operation of a local subsidiary
Advised Samsung Engineering on operation of a local subsidiary
Advised Samsung SDS on operation of a local subsidiary
Advised Samsung Welstory on operation of a local subsidiary
Advised Samsung S-1 on operation of a local subsidiary
Advised Daesang on operation of local subsidiaries, Duc Viet and Miwon Vietnam
Advised LG Electronics on operation of a local subsidiary
Advised Ourhome on operation of a local subsidiary
Advised Hyundai Mobis on operation of a representative office in Hanoi
Advised Hotel Shilla on Vietnam project

Honors and Recognitions Close

2018JIPYONG’s Transaction Lawyer of the Year Award

Speaking Engagements and Publications Close

2015Introduction to the local laws of foreign countries with focus on real cases for Korean businesses, Vietnam II, Real EstateㆍConstruction (Ministry of Justice)