Andersen Global recently expanded its operations in East Asia through its new non-exclusive collaboration agreement with South Korean full-service law firm Lee & Ko, a press release reported.
“Throughout our firm’s history, we’ve grown to be widely recognized as a leading firm that provides clients with best-in-class service and comprehensive legal coverage,” Senior Partner Hyeong Gun Lee said. “As a collaborating firm of Andersen Global, we look forward to leveraging our Korean market expertise to serve clients globally and meet all local and cross-border needs.”
Considered one of the oldest firms in South Korea with over 800 professionals and 300 partners, Lee & Ko, founded in 1977, offers solutions ranging from antitrust and competition, banking and finance, corporate and M&A, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation and arbitration, tax and customs and white-collar crimes. The firm was deemed of Tie 1 quality by Asialaw, IFLR1000, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific and Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific, among other organizations.
“We have previously worked with Lee & Ko and their consistent, quality service will enhance our competitive edge in the region,” said Andersen Global Chairman and Andersen CEO Mark Vorsatz. “Their extensive knowledge of the market and synergistic services will provide invaluable coverage for our organization, positioning us for further expansion throughout Asia.”
Made up of various independent tax and legal firms, Andersen Global has garnered a team of more than 12,000 professionals across 380 locations since its establishment in 2013.