Before establishing MH Partners, Mikkeli was a partner (senior foreign attorney) in the M&A group at Shin & Kim, a top-tier law firm in Korea. During his tenure at Shin & Kim, he acquired extensive expertise representing multinational corporate entities, including Fortune 500 companies, across various transactions, notably specialising in W&I insurance, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, and corporate governance affairs. Subsequently, he transitioned to H&H Lawyers in Sydney, where his exceptional performance led to a partnership promotion within less than 12 months of joining the firm.
Mikkeli is recognised as a preeminent authority in W&I insurance in Korea with an unparalleled track record in the field. With a wealth of experience advising all major insurance providers in the Korean market, Mikkeli has played a pivotal role in over 80 W&I insurance deals, making him the go-to expert in this specialised area. His unique blend of transactional insight and claim experience sets him apart, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive guidance from deal inception to resolution.
W&I insurance (both deals and claims)
M&A
Advised all major global insurers and MGAs operative in the Korean market in their underwriting of W&I insurance deals.
Advised various financial institutions on project financing of renewable energy projects in Australia.
Advised a global investment company on its acquisition of a dental product manufacturer.
Advised an asset management group on its purchase of a landmark building in Seoul.
Advised a Korean manufacturer on a joint venture with a global oil refinery.
Advised an IT company on its acquisition of a mobile content production company.
Advised a chemical fiber company on its minority investment in a textile product manufacturer.
Advised multiple investment companies on their investment in an online grocery delivery startup in Korea.
Advised a global private equity fund company on its disposal of a logistics company.
Advised a global automobile manufacturer on its acquisition of a Korean rental car company.
Advised a major Korean credit card company on its acquisition of a majority stake by voting rights in Thai company.
Advised a global investment & management company on PS investment in a savings bank in Korea.
Advised a global company on the restructuring of its Korean subsidiary.
Advised a global solar energy group on its acquisition of an energy storage manufacturer in Korea.
Advised an Austrian chemical company on its acquisition of a company manufacturing material for cables.
Advised a Scottish engineering group on its acquisition of their subsidiary in Korea.
Advised a global private equity firm on its acquisition financing in its acquisition bid of a major retail company in Korea.
Advised a Korean government-owned bank on a merger matter of two global shipping logistics companies.
Advised a Singaporean logistics company on the restructuring of its Korean subsidiary.