Peter Kwon
Partner, Head of Korea Desk
Hong Kong
South Korea is one of Asia's leading commercial hubs and a major global centre for technology, innovation and advanced manufacturing, South Korea is increasingly integrated into international trade and investment. Its growing influence extends well beyond its borders, with Korean companies playing an ever more prominent role in global supply chains, international markets and cross-border investment.
We understand that in Korea, success is built on trust and specialist expertise. Our lawyers combine international experience with a deep understanding of local Korean business culture, providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice. Whether you are expanding into global markets, navigating international regulations, addressing complex disputes or managing cross-border operations, our team works with you to find practical solutions to achieve your objectives.
We work closely with a well-established network of leading Korean law firms, alongside some of the country's most highly regarded individual lawyers. This partnership-based approach enables us to provide seamless advice across a broad range of sectors including financial services, technology, insurance, real estate, and construction, drawing on the right local and international expertise at the right time.
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Work highlights
Cross-border financial matters
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
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.Gaming industry dispute
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 an energy solutions company
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 for Korean contractors against a North African conglomerate
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.International real estate
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.Providing international guidance to a Korean financial group
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.Stay connected and subscribe to our latest insights and views
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