Myong-Hyon (Brandon) Ryu, a leading expert in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joined Yoon & Yang as a Senior Foreign Attorney, further strengthening the firm’s corporate capabilities, particularly in its M&A practice.
Ryu’s vast experience and global perspective, shaped by his extensive work on major cross-border M&A transactions, are expected to significantly broaden the firm’s client base in the corporate and M&A sectors. He brings 24 years of experience in cross-border deals spanning over 50 countries across North America, Europe and Asia. He has led complex, high-profile transactions in M&A, private equity, venture capital and joint venture, as well as corporate internal investigations and anti-corruption due diligence, including matters related to the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Ryu received his BA in Political Science and International Relations from Sogang University in Korea, and earned his JD from Vanderbilt University Law School in Tennessee, USA in 2001. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2002. From 2001 to 2004, he practiced at Yoon & Partners, the predecessor to Yoon & Yang. From 2008 until recently, he served as a Senior Foreign Attorney at Shin & Kim, where he was involved in numerous significant transactions.
He has successfully advised major Korean corporations on high-profile outbound M&A transactions, and he has also closed inbound transactions involving foreign funds and corporations, including GIC’s acquisition of a stake in Starbucks Korea, investments in Kurly by Sequoia, Aspex and DST Global, and investments in Woowa Brothers by Sequoia and GIC. Through these transactions, Ryu has established himself as a leading advisor to both Korean and global clients in cross-border M&A.
Moving forward, Ryu will lead Yoon & Yang’s cross-border M&A and global corporate advisory practices, providing practical solutions in cross-border transactions, including outbound investments by Korean companies and inbound investments by foreign investors.
Myung Soo Lee, Managing Partner at Yoon & Yang, stated, “The arrival of Myong-Hyon (Brandon) Ryu, who has deep expertise in cross-border transactions, positions Yoon & Yang to respond even more professionally and comprehensively to the needs of clients in both domestic and international corporate advisory and capital markets sectors. In line with our core value of putting clients first, we will continue to provide tailored solutions for cross-border transactions and complex M&A structures, while actively supporting our clients in achieving business success and enhancing their global competitiveness.”
