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Dispute and Litigation

법정 변론 장면

Representation of foreign companies and their Korean subsidiaries in disputes arising from cross-border transactions, and in civil and criminal proceedings before Korean courts. This practice handles contract disputes arising from international sale, distribution and agency arrangements, related civil litigation, and criminal matters where a company or its officers are involved.

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The practice also covers investor-State dispute settlement under bilateral investment treaties and the investment chapters of free trade agreements, including proceedings before the Korean courts arising from such claims.

Examples of work

  • Contract disputes under international sale and distribution agreements

  • Civil litigation before Korean courts

  • Criminal proceedings involving corporate officers

  • ​Investor-State claims under investment treaties and FTA investment chapters

  • Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Korea

Selected Matters

  • Represented a Chinese company in proceedings for the recognition and enforcement of a foreign arbitral award in Korea.

  • Represented a German K-pop concert promoter in a claim against a Korean broadcaster for restitution of unjust enrichment.

  • Advised a Singaporean exporter on dispute resolution strategy, including litigation against a Korean distributor under the Trademark Act and the Unfair Competition Prevention Act.

  • Advised a Korean importer on international dispute resolution strategy in a damages claim against a French shipping company.

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