Kyle Oh
Local Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions
at White & Case LLP
Expertise / Investment Focus
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Cross-border M&A
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Private Equity
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Corporate Finance
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Divestments
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Strategic Joint Ventures
Education
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B.A. in Economics, McGill University (2008)
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J.D., Cornell Law School (2012)
Career Timeline
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2010: Summer Clerk, Lee & Ko
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Assisted in antitrust law research, compliance, and preparation of evidentiary documents.
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2011: Summer Associate, Dechert LLP
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Drafted and reviewed corporate documents for finance and M&A deals.
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2012-2013: Corporate Associate, Dechert LLP
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Focused on M&A, private equity, and capital markets transactions.
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2014-2017: Judge Advocate, Republic of Korea Air Force
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Served as military legal counsel, gaining experience in compliance and legal advisory.
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2017-2023: M&A Associate, White & Case LLP (Singapore & Seoul)
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Worked on major cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance deals across Asia.
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2024-2025: Local Partner, White & Case LLP (Seoul)
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Advising multinational corporations, private equity firms, and financial institutions on cross-border M&A and corporate matters.
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Interview Summary
In this Future Funders:
Career Spotlight interview, I spoke with Kyle Oh, Local Partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions practice at White & Case, about his career in cross-border transactions and corporate finance.
The conversation covers:
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Personal Background:
His academic experience at McGill University and Cornell Law School, and how his studies prepared him for global business and legal challenges. -
Work Experience:
His role in M&A, private equity, corporate finance, and joint ventures, including cross-border transactions in the U.S., Asia, and Europe. He shared examples of significant deals he has worked on and the types of companies and industries he advises. -
Questions for Teenagers:
Advice for teenagers interested in law, corporate transactions, and international business, including what skills to develop and what experiences to seek early in their careers.
