We summarize the activities of Attorney Shin Dong-geun, who has emerged as a 'leading player in global M&A contracts', and Robs & Gray, the first foreign legal consulting firm. If you are curious about the real careers of practical lawyers, from private equity funds to bio healthcare deals, click here!

1. Why do I keep seeing this name these days? ‘Attorney Shin Dong-geun’
A name that is often seen in legal articles and news related to global law firms these days. That's Ropes & Gray and foreign attorney Shin Dong-geun.

Even if you are not a legal professional, you can still get advice on corporate matters, M&A, and private equity. If you are interested in , you may have seen these names at least once.

2. The main character of Foreign Law Consulting Law Firm No. 1
In 2012, Robs & Gray was the first foreign law firm in Korea to receive approval to establish a Seoul office and register with the Korean Bar Association, becoming the first foreign law firm to receive such approval.
And the person whose name was listed at this time was attorney Shin Dong-geun.

He is a graduate of Northwestern Law School in the United States and has an uncommon background, including practical experience in the management planning team of a large domestic company.

3. A practical lawyer who drafts M&A contracts
He is said to be highly trusted in the industry because he is a practice-oriented lawyer who not only provides legal advice, but also designs the entire deal structure and calculates risks in advance.

You can guess his status just by looking at his representative consulting cases:
- Bain Capital's acquisition of Classis, sale of Hugel
- TPG's investment in Kakao Mobility
- KKR, Joint Development Deal with National Pension Service
- Hanwha Solutions, Thezone BizOn, Inspire Resort, etc.

4. Robs & Gray, a law firm that really does a good job in Korea?
Robs & Gray is not just a ‘foreign law firm’ with the title.
We handle M&A, acquisition financing, and IP litigation in one place at our Seoul office, and we actually cover various global deals in practice.

In particular, Attorney Shin Dong-geun is making his presence felt as a leading figure in global M&A contracts with global private equity funds, national pension funds, and large domestic corporations!

5. Why was your name included in Rising Stars 2024?

Attorney Shin Dong-geun was also selected as one of the 2024 'Rising Stars' by Legal Times.

The reason is definitely his performance in practice! He is recognized as a true expert with strong field skills, possessing both business sense and legal expertise.

Q&A

Q. Is Attorney Shin Dong-geun an American attorney?
A. Yes, I am a licensed attorney in New York State and am currently working as a foreign legal consultant in Korea.

Q. Is Robs & Gray only active in Korea?
A. No! We have a global network including headquarters in the US, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Silicon Valley.

Q. What is a global M&A contract?
A. It refers to a cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) contract, and is a difficult task of structuring and advising on the deal while taking into account the laws of each country.

Q. What does it mean to be the first foreign legal consultant?
A. In 2012, the first case of a foreign law firm being allowed to officially operate in Korea was the Seoul office of Robs & Gray!

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