In recent years, the South Korean economy has grown into one of the largest economies in Asia. Korean companies are now major multinational players, driving sophisticated and innovative markets in electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, life sciences, automobiles, software, video games and aviation, as well as in heavy industries such as shipbuilding, chemicals and materials, and energy, among others.
Our attorneys, including several native Korean speakers, have significant experience representing Korea-based clients in cross-border transactions, litigation, arbitration and other complex legal matters, including patent and other IP litigation, commercial and class action litigation, international arbitration, international trade, regulatory counseling and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, capital markets, private equity, and finance-related matters. Our lawyers have represented some of the most sophisticated Korea-based companies in the electronics, life sciences, steel, chemical, materials, energy and shipbuilding industries.
To avoid delays caused by time differences, our lawyers and consultants routinely travel to Korea, ensuring that our management of cross-border matters is seamless. We align our service with client schedules, and we take pride in making ourselves readily accessible — consistent with our values of client service and responsiveness.
McGuireWoods not only offers the unique experience and understanding of Korea, but also the extensive experience, resources and network of an international law practice. We cross borders, practices and industries, collaborating with colleagues — among them fellow members of the LNI global legal network — and managing resources in more than 120 countries. Firmwide, our lawyers, consultants and staff collectively speak more than 40 languages.
Recent representative matters include: