Seoul – Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that Asia Business Law Journal has named the firm as one of the “Best Foreign Law Firms for Korea-related Work” at the inaugural Korea Law Firm Awards 2021.

Paul Hastings has a market-leading Korea practice with a wealth of experience in Korea-related work. The firm has been representing Korea companies since the 1970s and its Seoul office opened in 2012. In 2021, Paul Hastings has advised on several landmark transactions, including:

• Krafton Inc.’s US$3.8 billion IPO
• HYBE’s US$1 billion acquisition of Ithaca Holdings
• KakaoBank’s US$2.2 billion IPO
• SK ie technology’s US$2 billion IPO
• Kakaopay’s US$1.3 billion IPO

Asia business Law Journal's Korea Law Firm Awards selected the winners on the basis of votes, references and qualitative information received from in-house counsel and other legal professionals in Korea and around the world.

At Paul Hastings, our purpose is clear — to help our clients and people navigate new paths to growth. With a strong presence throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the U.S., Paul Hastings is recognized as one of the world’s most innovative global law firms.