South Korea

Lazard’s first office in Korea was established in 1999.

Lazard Korea Financial Advisory serves domestic and international clients with unparalleled local expertise and deep relationships to facilitate global M&A, restructuring, capital markets and private capital advisory services.

Lazard Korea Investment Management (LKIM) was established and registered as a discretionary investment management company in 2005. Since then, LKIM has committed itself to meeting local client needs and offering them the benefit of its international network and global perspectives.

Lazard is a leading financial advisor in Korea with one of the most experienced and largest on-the-ground teams, providing in-depth local insight and objective financial advice. Our singular focus is on the client, providing creative solutions while maintaining a long-term perspective.

William Woosuk Choi & Youngbum Kwon Joint Heads of Lazard Korea Financial Advisory