Practice Areas

Corporate & Business

Legal support for companies entering or operating in Korea.

• Company formation and market entry
• Foreign investment and corporate structuring
• Corporate governance and regulatory compliance
• Joint ventures and shareholder agreements
• Commercial transactions and ongoing business operations

Contract Drafting & Review

Assistance with commercial and international contracts.

• Drafting and reviewing cross-border agreements
• Distribution, agency, and supply contracts
• Risk allocation, liability clauses, and contract structuring
• Contract review focused on dispute prevention

Civil Disputes

Representation in civil disputes before Korean courts.

• Contract and commercial disputes
• Damages and compensation claims
• Debt collection and enforcement actions
• Real estate, property, and lease disputes
• Injunctions, provisional remedies, and settlement negotiations

Criminal Matters

Legal assistance in criminal investigations and proceedings in Korea.

• Police investigations, prosecution proceedings, and detention matters
• Defense strategy and case management
• Representation for complainants and victims
• Settlement negotiations
• Court proceedings and trial representation

Maritime & Shipping

Legal services related to shipping, maritime, and logistics matters.

• Cargo claims and transport disputes
• Charterparty agreements and shipping contracts
• Marine insurance disputes
• Cross-border shipping and logistics issues

International Disputes & Arbitration

Representation in cross-border disputes involving Korea and multiple jurisdictions.

• International arbitration proceedings
• Cross-border litigation strategy
• Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards
• Multi-jurisdictional disputes

Labor & Employment

Advisory and representation services on employment-related matters in Korea.

• Employment contracts, termination, and dismissal issues
• Workplace disputes and employee claims
• Wage claims, unpaid salary, and labor disputes
• Compliance with Korean labor laws

Real Estate

Legal support for real estate transactions and disputes in Korea.

• Property acquisition and ownership issues
• Lease agreements, deposits, and tenancy disputes
• Commercial real estate transactions
• Real estate litigation and ownership disputes

Family & Inheritance

Assistance with family and inheritance matters, including cross-border cases.

• Divorce, separation, and property division
• Child custody and support
• Inheritance and estate disputes
• Cross-border family and inheritance matters

Immigration

Legal assistance for foreign nationals regarding visas, residency, and immigration matters in Korea.

• Visa applications and extensions
• Change of visa status
• Business, investor, and employment visas
• Immigration appeals and administrative matters
• Residency and immigration compliance

Document Authentication & Apostille

Support for documents used in international and cross-border matters.

• Notarization of legal documents
• Apostille and consular legalization
• Corporate and personal document authentication
• Preparation of cross-border documentation

USFK-Related Legal Matters

Legal assistance for U.S. service members, civilian personnel, contractors, family members, and others involved in USFK-related legal matters in Korea.

• SOFA-related legal matters
• Criminal and civil matters involving USFK personnel
• Employment and contractor-related matters
• Immigration and residency matters
• Cross-border legal issues involving U.S. and Korean law

Additional Legal Services

Legal services may also be available for matters not specifically listed above, depending on the nature and circumstances of each matter.