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Discover the latest legal insights and landmark case highlights from JIN.
JIN Successfully Advises Sellers in Acquisition of 'Mammoth Coffee'
In the sale of management rights for 'Mammoth Coffee,' one of Korea's leading value coffee franchises, orchestrated by PE fund Orchestra PE as the buyer, JIN represented the sellers, co-CEOs Beom-Su Kim and Kyung-Hwan Choi, demonstrating its differentiated strategic advisory capabilities.
JIN Ranks High in 2025 M&A Advisory League Tables, Leading the Market for Two Consecutive Years
In the 2025 M&A legal advisory league tables, JIN ranked 8th with 47 deals and a 3.52% market share, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with major law firms for two consecutive years. The firm has solidified its brand value as the premier "M&A Boutique" and the top choice for Private Equity (PE) firms and Strategic Investors (SI).
Managing Partner Nam-Hoon Kim Named "Leading Lawyer" in Who's Who Legal Korea 2025 by Legal Times
Nam-Hoon Kim, Managing Partner of JIN, has been recognized as a "Leading Lawyer" in the Corporate and M&A categories of the 'Who's Who Legal Korea 2025' rankings by Legal Times, highlighted as an expert specializing in M&A, PE, VC, and corporate governance restructuring.
JIN Ranks High in M&A League Tables... The Key to Success: "Tailored Advice from Elite Experts"
Within just one year of its establishment, JIN entered the top ranks of the M&A League Tables—4th by deal count in 2024 and 6th in the first half—rivaling major law firms. The firm has performed diverse transaction types including credit investments, bolt-on deals, and pay-to-play investments, earning acclaim for precisely identifying client needs and delivering satisfaction beyond expectations.
The Secret Behind JIN's Rise in M&A Advisory... Exceptional Growth for a New Firm
Within its first year, JIN ranked 7th in M&A legal advisory league tables alongside top-tier firms such as KIM & CHANG, BAE, KIM & LEE (BKL), and SHIN & KIM. The firm completed 36 advisory engagements, establishing its market presence through a strategy of focusing on mid-to-small deals under KRW 100 billion with swift and practical advisory services.
JIN Partner Geun-Hyeong Lee Drives Firm to ‘4th in M&A Deal Count’ in Inaugural Year
Led by Managing Partner Geun-Hyeong Lee, formerly of BAE, KIM & LEE (BKL), the JIN M&A team ranked 4th in Korea by deal count in its inaugural year. The team successfully led major deals including the sale of Boryung BioPharma and AMCR, delivering tailored, practical, and swift advisory services.