Our multi-disciplinary Korea desk reflects these values, with a team combining in-depth knowledge of the Korean market with extensive international expertise. Our core team members, who are fluent in Korean, are international specialists with a deep understanding of local business culture, ensuring that your needs are met with the highest level of professionalism and cultural awareness.
We recognise the importance of tailored, strategic guidance that reflects the specific nuances of your business environment. Whether you are expanding into global markets, dealing with regulators in key jurisdictions, or managing cross-border operations, our team provides pragmatic, commercial solutions to help you achieve your goals.
Collaboration is key, and we work closely with a well-established network of top-tier Korean law firms, as well as some of the best individual Korean lawyers in their specialised areas, to provide efficient and effective legal solutions. This partnership-based approach ensures that you receive the best and the most cost-effective advice, whether you’re navigating international regulations, structuring cross-border transactions, navigating the construction sector, addressing complex disputes or have white collar crime, bribery/corruption, or money laundering concerns.
With our offices in the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong, we offer a seamless blend of local expertise and global perspective, providing you with a trusted partner who understands the importance of building relationships while driving growth. Our focus spans key sectors such as finance, technology, insurance, real estate, and construction, ensuring that your international ventures are supported by a team that shares your commitment to long-term success.
Recent work highlights
Engaged in several cross-border financial regulatory matters involving Korean financial regulators and other regulators in some of the key jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK, and the US.
Advising a major Korean conglomerate in relation to the financing aspects of its purchase of an LNG drilling platform valued in excess of US$2bn.
Acting for a Korean computer gaming developer against another Korean gaming publisher in an ICC arbitration seated in Singapore arising out of disputes over game development, publication and conceptualisation.
Representing a Korean energy solutions company in an SIAC-administered arbitration dispute against an Indian corporation in relation to a breach of an offshore sub-contract and failure to substantially complete the sub-contract scope of work of a solar power plant in the Philippines.
Acting in relation to an ICC arbitration between Korean main contractors and a North African oil and gas conglomerate concerning the construction of a Floating Storage Offloading vessel (FSO) and offshore oil production platform.
Instructed by a Korean, market-leading, financial holding company in respect of its prestigious and well-known trophy asset in London, with regards to multiple commercial real estate matters.
Advising the investment arm of a Korean financial group, on a high value mezzanine loan provided as part of a funding package to develop one of the landmark buildings in North America.
"Built on trust, guided by cultural insight, and driven by a commitment to your success - wherever your ambitions take you."
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