JIPYONG LLC

Korean Attorney

Jun Hee SEO

TEL +82-2-6200-1763
FAX +82-2-6200-0821
E-MAIL jhseo@jipyong.com

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Ms. Jun Hee Seo is a partner in the Corporate Group at Jipyong and mainly advises and represents clients in general corporate matters, international transactions, pharmaceutical/bio/medical, and entertainment. Ms. Seo also participates in various cross-border transactions as a member of both Myanmar and Vietnam Teams.

Ms. Seo is a member of the Korean Bar. Ms. Seo has a LL.M from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law and a LL.B from Seoul National University.

Education Close

2017University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law (LL.M.)
2007Seoul National University (LL.B.)

Experience Close

2010-PresentJIPYONG LLC (Partner)
2012-2014Member, National Tax Examination Committee, NTS Seodaemun District Office
2010Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea

Notable Achievements Close

Advised the Incheon International Airport Corporation Consortium on the Myanmar Hanthawady New Airport Construction Project
Advised Lotte Group on the legal issues and other contract-related matters and conducted the due diligence for acquisition of MGSB, a Myanmar beverage company
Providing advice for the PEF establised by Shinhan Investment Corp. and Intervest Co., Ltd., on investing new CPS and Convertible Loan issued by Genexine, Inc.
Advised Seoul Land on its acquisition of shares and the status of dominant shareholder in Donghwa Fresh Produce
Advised Kyung Eun Love Consortium on due diligence for acquisition of Kyung Nam Bank
Advised Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) and Tomato 2 Mutual Savings Bank on sale of t’way air Inc.’s shares
Advised Starship Entertainment on the acquisition of Kingkong Entertainment
Reviewed and advised the investment and distribution agreements for ‘Make Your Move,’ BoA’s Hollywood debut film as the leading actress
Advised Hyundai Mipo Dockyard on sale of its shares in Hi Investment & Securities to DGB Financial Group, which was closed upon approval of incorporation of a subsidiary
Advised Shinsegae Food on acquisition of Smoothie King Korea’s business license in Korea and Vietnam
Advised a special inter-departmental government organization on supporting the new drug development project
Advised SM Entertainment on acquisition of a Mexican restaurant, Tomatillo
Advised company ‘R’ on legal issues related to stem cells, establishment of a foundation and countermeasures against leakage of technologies
Advised Bayside PE on acquisition of a Mexican restaurant, On The Border
Advised SM Entertainment on acquisition of interest in a music label, Million Market

Honors and Recognitions Close

Best Legal Advisor, 16th Korea IB Awards

Speaking Engagements and Publications Close

2021Practical Law Global Guide: Contracts, Negotiation and Enforcement in South Korea, Thomson Reuters
2021Shareholder Activism and Stewardship Code (Co-author), Pakyoungsa
2021Myanmar Investment FAQ (KOTRA Yangon)
20192019 Guidebook on Business in Myanmar, Korea SMEs and Startups Agency
2018. 12.Research Report on Intellectual Property Laws of Myanmar, Korean Embassy in Myanmar
2018Myanmar Investment FAQ (KOTRA Yangon)
2015Labor Laws of the Republic of Korea (Co-author) (Hollym)