International Trade
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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Provided by Lee & Ko
Continuously top-ranked by global survey institutions, Lee & Ko International Trade Practice Group is the largest team in Korea dedicated for trade and customs matters. Its members include former ministers, WTO ambassador, former commissioners of Korea Trade Commission (KTC) and Korea Customs Service.
Lee & Ko’s renowned practices include litigation before international tribunals. In Korea, the Group has the largest case experiences before the WTO and has recently represented a client in its first FTA dispute. It also advises various trade policy issues.
The Group boasts the largest trade remedy team among Korean law firms, assisting clients on the investigation for ADP, CVD, and safeguard measures. Over 20 years, it has advised Korean exporters before foreign investigating authorities. The team has also advised Korean petitioners and foreign exporters before KTC.
The customs team, comprised of the most renowned experts in customs law, provides a comprehensive set of services in all areas of customs law, e.g., customs valuation, tariff classification, FTAs, etc.
Clients praise the Group for its strategic response to the unprecedented changes in global business environment. Recently, a sovereign client chose Lee & Ko for its important international campaign to get the Group’s hands-on experiences that others do not have. As the market leader in Korea, the Group competes with global firms.
Chambers Review
Lee & Ko has a leading team in the Korean market, advising clients on the gamut of international trade legal matters. The firm possesses notable expertise across customs, free trade agreements, trade remedies, anti-dumping and export control. It is retained by local and international companies on trade-related compliance issues and investment disputes. The team also regularly represents government bodies in relation to WTO dispute proceedings and Dispute Settlement Understanding review negotiations. Its key clients include the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy; POSCO Holdings; and Arrow Electronics.
Work Highlights
- Lee & Ko assisted Vitesco Technologies with an investment to establish a motor parts manufacturing plant in Korea. The firm represented the client in negotiations with the central and local governments, including persuading them to provide a cash grant.
Strengths
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"Lee & Ko have been consistently impressive in their overall performance and professionalism. The team exhibit a high level of expertise and demonstrate remarkable strengths in several key areas."
"Lee & Ko's international trade team leave a lasting impression and offer a cohesive approach combined with their deep expertise, which makes them a top choice."
"Lee & Ko have been consistently impressive in their overall performance and professionalism. The team exhibit a high level of expertise and demonstrate remarkable strengths in several key areas."
"Lee & Ko's international trade team leave a lasting impression and offer a cohesive approach combined with their deep expertise, which makes them a top choice."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Hyesoo is deemed a rising star in the international trade sphere. She has experience assisting the Korean government and domestic corporations on WTO disputes and cases concerning violation of sanctions and export controls. She is also equipped to advise on trade-related policy matters.
"She possesses a deep understanding of the subject matter, coupled with extensive experience in handling complex cases. Her ability to analyse intricate legal issues and provide practical solutions has been invaluable."
"Ms Kim Hyesoo is a rising star in international trade community in Korea. She has shown excellent analytical and writing skills."
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