Korea is an important center for innovation and economic advancement. Our Korea team is valued for cultivating synergy between Eastern and Western business cultures. We provide tactical legal counsel to clients charting their course through the intricacies of cross-border transactions and regulatory terrains in this fast-paced and ever-expanding market.
Comprehensive Legal Services
We offer a diverse array of legal services tailored to the distinct challenges and opportunities that characterize Korean markets and industry sectors. Our team advises on:
- Developing and safeguarding critical intellectual property assets
- Negotiating and closing cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
- Addressing corporate governance and compliance considerations
- Tackling international trade and customs law issues
Charting Korea's Digital Frontier
Korea ranks among global leaders in technological progress, necessitating highly focused and nuanced legal guidance. We adeptly guide inbound and outbound business through:
- Innovative technology transactions and licensing agreements
- Patent and other IP prosecution, management, and litigation strategies
- Data privacy and cybersecurity regulations
We are well versed in emerging industries, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, among many others.
Infrastructure & Energy Investment
We help clients capitalize on opportunities within Korea's developing energy sector by providing legal counsel on:
- Renewable energy projects and investments
- Regulatory compliance across the energy sector
- Project finance deals for infrastructure development
- Power purchase agreements and energy supply contracts
Strategic Alliances & International Expansion
Our team brings to bear a deep familiarity with both Korean and international business practices to facilitate smooth cross-border initiatives. Our counsel encompasses many types of investing, financing, and business transactions. We work with Korea-based and international businesses by advising on:
- Structuring and negotiating sophisticated international joint ventures
- Conducting due diligence for and executing cross-border M&A
- Foreign direct investment regulations and restrictions
- Post-merger integration and corporate restructuring
Understanding Korea's Regulatory Terrain
We help clients maintain compliance with Korea's shifting regulatory environment. Our focus remains on identifying and helping to manage associated risks. We offer legal counsel regarding:
- Tailored compliance programs for multinational corporations
- Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws and oversight
- Internal investigations and regulatory inquiries
- Labor and employment laws across Korea and worldwide
