Core Capabilities

Corporate Transactions & Governance

We represent multinational companies and growth-stage enterprises in complex corporate transactions and governance matters across the full business lifecycle. Our practice is particularly focused on middle-market domestic and cross-border M&A transactions within our core industry sectors, including advanced manufacturing and mobility, global transportation and logistics, consumer brands and franchise platforms, and beauty and lifestyle businesses.

We understand the operational, regulatory, and supply chain dynamics unique to these industries, and we structure transactions accordingly, not as isolated legal events, but as strategic milestones in long-term enterprise growth. Our team structures, negotiates, and executes sophisticated transactions while aligning U.S. operations with global corporate objectives.

Our experience includes:

  • Cross-border or domestic merger and acquisitions, including strategic acquisitions, platform investments, asset carve-outs, and bolt-on transactions
  • Joint venture and strategic partnership
  • Corporate restructuring, spin-offs, and post-acquisition integration planning
  • Shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and equity governance frameworks
  • Board governance and fiduciary matters
  • Subsidiary formation and U.S. market-entry structuring
  • Transactional due diligence coordination across regulatory, labor, real estate, IP, and data compliance issues

Professionals

Harriet B. Alexson
Newport Beach Office Of Counsel

Harriet B. Alexson

(949) 419-8725
Bruce M. Boyd
Los Angeles Office Of Counsel

Bruce M. Boyd

(213) 623-2221
James J. Chae
Newport Beach Office Associate

James J. Chae

(949) 419-8737
David S. Cho
New York Office Partner

David S. Cho

(213) 623-2221
Sung H. Choi
New York Office Senior Associate

Sung H. Choi

(646) 921-2610
Don M. Drysdale
Newport Beach Office Of Counsel

Don M. Drysdale

(949) 250-9954
Simon S. Hong
Los Angeles Office Managing Partner

Simon S. Hong

(213) 623-2221
Joseph Koo
Los Angeles Office Partner

Joseph Koo

(213) 244-7069
Andrew B. Lee
Los Angeles Office Managing Partner

Andrew B. Lee

(213) 623-2221
Erich S. Lee
Los Angeles Office Partner

Erich S. Lee

(213) 623-2221
Roger D. Loomis, Jr.
Los Angeles Office Of Counsel

Roger D. Loomis, Jr.

(213) 623-2221
Joseph S. Park
Los Angeles Office Special Counsel

Joseph S. Park

(213) 244-7119
Marc W. Vitolo
Los Angeles Office Partner

Marc W. Vitolo

(213) 623-2221