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Myong-Hyon (Brandon) Ryu
Senior Foreign Attorney
- TEL 82 2 6182 8513
- FAX 82 2 6003 7036
- E-MAIL mhryu@yoonyang.com
Biography
Myong-Hyon (Brandon) Ryu is a senior foreign attorney at Yoon & Yang LLC, and his main areas of practice include corporate advisory, M&A, and private equity.
With nearly 25 years of experience in cross-border M&A and global corporate advisory, Mr. Ryu has gained extensive experience by successfully advising on numerous large and complex transactions both domestically and internationally.
Mr. Ryu has been recognized as one of "Korea's Top 100 Lawyers" by Asia Business Law Journal and has been named a leading lawyer in the Corporate/M&A field by Chambers and Partners Global/Asia-Pacific, Legal 500, asialaw Profiles, Legal Times, and PLC.
He has taught at the Judicial Research and Training Institute, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea University, and the Korea In-House Counsel Association. He has contributed articles on M&A, corporate law, and anti-corruption law, and actively participates as a speaker and panelist at various domestic and international conferences and academic events, including those organized by IBA, IPBA, and IAKL.
With nearly 25 years of experience in cross-border M&A and global corporate advisory, Mr. Ryu has gained extensive experience by successfully advising on numerous large and complex transactions both domestically and internationally.
Mr. Ryu has been recognized as one of "Korea's Top 100 Lawyers" by Asia Business Law Journal and has been named a leading lawyer in the Corporate/M&A field by Chambers and Partners Global/Asia-Pacific, Legal 500, asialaw Profiles, Legal Times, and PLC.
He has taught at the Judicial Research and Training Institute, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea University, and the Korea In-House Counsel Association. He has contributed articles on M&A, corporate law, and anti-corruption law, and actively participates as a speaker and panelist at various domestic and international conferences and academic events, including those organized by IBA, IPBA, and IAKL.
Practice Areas
Experience
- 2025-present Yoon & Yang LLC
- 2008-25 Shin & Kim LLC
- 2004-08 Yulchon LLC
- 2001-04 Yoon & Yang LLC
- 2000 Winstead (Dallas, Texas), Summer Associate
- 1999 Yoon & Partners, Summer Associate
Education
- 2007 Seoul National University (Completed Specialized Program in Legal Studies)
- 2001 Vanderbilt Law School, J.D.
- 1998 Sogang University, B.A. in International Relations
Qualifications
Admitted to bar, New York (2002)
Representative Matters
- Advised SD Biosensor and SJL Partners on acquisition of Meridian Bioscience (US listed company)
- Advised KKR on acquisition attempt of MEDIT
- Advised Sequoia on acquisition of a domestic fashion company Rare Market
- Advised GIC on acquisition of stake in Starbucks Korea
- Advised MBK on acquisition attempt of Prudential Life
- Advised Baring PE on investment in Shinhan Financial Holdings
- Advised Hanwha Investment & Asset Management Co. on investment in Grab Financial Group (fintech subsidiary of Grab, largest mobility platform in Southeast Asia (Series A lead investor)
- Advised SKC on sale of stake in Kuwait’s PIC after split-off of its chemical business unit
- Advised on acquisition of Momentive (US listed company) by the KCC-SJL Partners-Wonik Consortium
- Advised CJCJ on acquisition of US-based Schwan’s Company
- Advised Sequoia and GIC on investment in Woowa Brothers Corp.
- Advised Sequoia and DST Global on investment in Market Kurly
- Advised on sale of CJ Healthcare
- Advised Novelis on sale of stake in Ulsan Plant to Kobe Steel and establishment of JV
- Advised GE on sale of stake in Hyundai Capital and Hyundai Card
- Advised CJ Korea Express on acquisition of Vietnam-based Gemadept Logistics Co.
- Advised KKR and Affinity Equity Partners on acquisition attempt of Homeplus
- Advised Hanwha Chemical on acquisition of Solarone (US listed company, currently Hanwha QCell)
- Advised Mirae Asset and Fila Korea on acquisition of US-based golf product manufacturer Acushnet
- Advised Lotte Group on acquisition of Buy-the-Way
- Advised Lotte Shopping on Times (Hong Kong listed company)
- Advised Eugene Group on acquisition of Hi Mart
- Advised Carlyle on investment in HCN
- Advised Lone Star on sale of Star Tower
Awards
- Leading Individual, Corporate/M&A, Chambers and Partners Global (2011-2025)
- Leading Individual, Corporate/M&A, Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific (2011-2025)
- Leading Lawyer, M&A, IFLR1000 (2019-2024)
- Leading Lawyer, Corporate/M&A, asialaw (2018-2024)
- Recommended Lawyer, Corporate and M&A, Legal500 (2014, 2017-2020)
- Korea’s Top 100 Lawyers, Asia Business Law Journal (2019)
Publications
- Korea Chapter, The Private Equity Review Part II, Investing, Law Business Research (Co-author, 2019, 2022)
- Restriction of Share Transfer under the Shareholders’ Agreement, BFL No. 88 (Co-author, Mar. 2018)
- Shareholders’ Agreement, BFL Series 13 (Co-author, May 2017)
- Avoiding Breach of Trust, The Lawyer (Co-author, Sep. 2014)
- Practical Issues of Shareholders’ Agreement – Focusing on Matters to Consider during Drafting of Agreement, BFL No.67 (Co-author, Sep. 2014)
- Make Sure Not to Commit Breach of Trust, Journal Ed. 81-3, AMCHAM Korea (Co-author, 2014)
- Helpul Tips relating to Cross-Border M&A, M&A Newsletter, KITIA (Co-author, Feb. 2014)
- Invest KOREA, Preventing Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in Korea: China Eastern Airlines Case, KOTRA (Aug. 2013)
- Putting the squeeze on shareholders, asialaw Korea Annual Review (2013)
- Recent Crackdown on Medical Rebates in Korea, IBA Criminal Law Section News (Co-author, Mar. 2013)
- Anti-Bribery Laws in Korea and Their Distinct Characteristics, Insights from the Trenches, Criminal Justice, American Bar Association (Co-author, Dec. 2012)
- Putting on the squeeze, IFLR (Co-author, Nov. 2012)
- Measures to Ousting Minorty Shareholders under the Commercial Act and Relevant Legal and Practical Issues, Juris No. 672 (Co-author, Sep. 2012)
- Invest KOREA – Squeeze Out of Minority Shareholders Under the Amended Korean Commercial Code, KOTRA (Co-author, Sep. 2012)
- Recent Amendments to the Korean Commercial Code, Infomag No.125, EUCCK (Co-author, 2011)
- South Korea Special Report – A new frontier?, Asian-Counsel Ed. 8-8, Pacific Business Press (Co-author, 2010)
Languages
Korean and English
