Lee & Ko hosts '2023 9th Lee & Ko M&A Forum'

Lee & Ko hosted its 9th M&A Forum on October 19, 2023, marking another successful year of this annual event. Since its inception in 2015, Lee & Ko M&A Forum has been a platform for introducing the latest issues in the M&A field and sharing Lee & Ko's extensive expertise with professionals in the field. This year, the event received an overwhelming response, with nearly 700 M&A practitioners and professionals from domestic companies participating, both online and offline.

In the session 1 of the Forum, Partner Attorneys Kim Sung-min and Park Ji-hye from Lee & Ko delved into the topic of "Practical Issues Related to Representations and Warranties in M&A Contracts." They provided a comprehensive understanding of the significance and function of representations and warranties, highlighting common challenges that arise in M&A practice. The session emphasized the importance of clearly defining the provisions related to representations and warranties in M&A contracts.

Session 2 featured Partner Attorneys Lee Seung-hwan and Hong Hyoung-geun from Lee & Ko, who presented "Revisiting Tender Offers - Applications and Key Issues in M&A." Their insights were well-received, as they gradually introduced key considerations for practitioners when using tender offers from an M&A perspective. This included an overview of the main components of the tender offer system, key issues associated with tender offers in both friendly and hostile M&A scenarios, and an exploration of the mandatory tender offer system, which is currently the subject of legislative discussion.

The impressive attention and response garnered by Lee & Ko M&A Forum, which is exceptional for an event organized by a domestic law firm, are a testament to the dedication of Lee & Ko M&A team lawyers. They commit months of meticulous preparation each year to deliver high-quality analysis and timely information in alignment with M&A trends.

Looking ahead, Lee & Ko M&A Forum is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary next year. Lee & Ko Corporate Practice Group is determined to enhance the Forum's value for M&A practitioners and professionals, ensuring that it remains a valuable resource for years to come.