Jipyung Law Firm announced on July 9 that it successfully held a seminar on "M&A and Investment in Tech Companies" in collaboration with the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on July 8 at its Grand Central B Building auditorium.
The seminar aimed to share key legal issues and practical considerations arising during the M&A and investment processes in tech companies. The event was moderated by Kim Beom-hee, head of the Jipyung Technology Center, and featured opening remarks from Lee Hang-kyu, managing partner of Jipyung, and a congratulatory message from Park Yang-soo, head of KCCI's Economic Research Institute, followed by four presentations.
The first presentation was delivered by Yoon Tae-woong, director of the IB Group at Korea Investment & Securities, who discussed "Practical Aspects of IPOs for Tech Companies." Yoon analyzed recent trends in the IPO market and the tightening of exchange reviews, introducing key considerations for a successful IPO, including special listing systems, technology assessments, and internal control systems.
The second presentation was given by Kim Yoon-sun, a patent attorney at Jipyung, on "Valuation and Due Diligence Cases for Tech Companies." Kim emphasized that evaluating a tech company's competitiveness requires more than just assessing individual technologies; it also necessitates examining market fit and execution capability. He noted that risks identified during technology due diligence should be appropriately reflected in the company's value and contractual terms.
The third presentation was led by Hong Seung-hwan, a partner at Samil PwC, who discussed "M&A Trends, Case Studies, and Practical Applications in Tech M&A." Hong introduced recent trends in the tech M&A market, M&A strategies, procedures, and key case studies. He advised that reviewing the overall process and major issues in advance through case studies and simulations reflecting the step-by-step strategies of tech M&A is crucial for successful transactions.
The final presentation was by Ko Hyo-jung, a lawyer at Jipyung, who examined "Regulatory Legal Review for Foreign M&A of Korean Tech Companies." Ko explained the key foreign investment regulations and technology protection laws that must be considered in foreign investment transactions involving domestic tech companies, highlighting practical considerations.
Ko emphasized, "Transactions where foreigners acquire domestic tech companies require a review of both foreign investment regulations and technology protection laws, unlike typical M&As. Especially, issues such as data accessibility, technology transfer possibilities, transaction structure, and timelines can be linked to various regulatory concerns, making proactive legal review necessary from the early stages of the transaction."
Kim Beom-hee, head of the Jipyung Technology Center, stated, "With the AI revolution following the internet and smartphones, global interest and investment in tech companies are expected to grow. This seminar aligns with the purpose of launching the Jipyung Technology Center, and we are pleased with the overwhelming interest and participation. We hope this seminar serves as a practical discussion platform for both tech companies and investors, and the Jipyung Technology Center will continue to provide practical solutions and field-centered insights in the future."
Jipyung plans to offer a new service that breaks down the boundaries between law firms and patent firms, creating integrated teams of various technology and legal experts to provide solutions for technical challenges.
The Jipyung Technology Center aims to promote innovation and change that arise from the intersection of technology and law, creating new opportunities for clients under the value of "Connecting Technology and Law."
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