Mr. Yeong Woong LEE is an attorney at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Restructuring, Foreign Investments (In-Bound & Out-Bound), Corporate Governance & Shareholder Disputes, and Acquisition Finance & PF.

Mr. Lee worked on M&A cases relating to major Korean airlines, such as Asiana and Eastar, and has a successful track record of closing large-scale deals, ranging from governance structure restructuring of major listed companies in Korea and major domestic and foreign PEF investment.

Mr. Lee stands out as a domestic attorney in Korea with qualifications, including certification as a Certified Public Accountant and a CFA Charter. His expertise extends beyond law, enabling him to address client issues from various angles, including finance, accounting, and taxation. Consequently, he garners acknowledgement from peers for his adeptness in steering the entire M&A process seamlessly, from thorough due diligence to meticulous contract drafting and deal closure.

Bar Admissions

• Certified CFA Charterholder (2024)
• Admitted to Bar, Korea (2019)
• Certified Public Accountant, Korea (2009)
• Certified Tax Accountant, Korea (2009)

Education

• Seoul National University, School of Law (JD, 2019)
• Seoul National University, College of Business Administration (BA, 2010)
• Munseong High School (2004)

Significant Accomplishments

• Expert Lecturer on Anti-corruption Training, Korea Professional Sports Association (2025)
• Certified CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Level 3 (2024)
• Member, Reward and Punishment Committee, Korea Professional Golfers’ Association (2024-Present)
• D&A LLC (2021-Present)
• Shin & Kim (2019-2021)
• Admitted to Bar, Korea (2019)
• Samil PwC Accounting Firm (2015-2016)
• Accounting Officer, Republic of Korea Air Force (2011-2014)
• KMPG Samjong Accounting Corporation (2010-2011)
• Samil PwC Accounting Firm (2009-2010)
• Certified Public Accountant, Korea (2009)

Professional Activities and Experience

• Advised Korea Development Bank on the sale of its management shares of Company A.
• Advised a domestic private equity fund on the sale of its management shares of Company D.
• Advised Company S on the sale of its management shares to KKR, a global private equity fund.
• Advised the split-off and stake sale of Company S's Chemical Business Department
• Advised a domestic private equity fund on the acquisition of management shares in Company A.
• Advised a domestic private equity fund on the dispute over management rights and the acquisition of management shares in Company C.
• Advised Company D on the issuance of new stocks (class stocks) to strategic and financial investors.
• Advised Company K on the issuance of new stocks (class stocks) to multiple domestic and foreign financial investors.
• Advised a domestic private equity fund on the business transfer of Company D.
• Advised the establishment and investment of a private domestic equity fund.
• Advised on corporate governance restructuring of Group S affiliate, an enterprise group subject to limitations on mutual investment
• Advised on multiple other M&As and corporate legal matters

• Commercialisation of Healthcare in South Korea: Overview (Co-author, Practical Law, Thomson Reuters, 2021)