International Trade
Global Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 2
About
Provided by Shin & Kim
With the uncertainty and increasing global instability, addressing international trade matters in a timely and effective manner is more important now than ever. With more than 30 years of experience as Korea’s leading player in the field, our International Trade Group provides strategic and tactical advice for clients to succeed in the ever-changing international sphere.
Our International Trade Practice Group is comprised of lawyers, certified public accountants, licensed customs brokers and other professionals with decades of extensive experience. Its expertise covers all areas of international trade including trade disputes, economic sanctions, export controls, trade remedy (e.g., anti-dumping) investigations, customs matters, negotiation and implementation of bilateral and multilateral international treaties and general trade services. In particular, the International Trade Practice Group boasts an unparalleled success record in Korea on disputes governed by public international law such as WTO disputes and investment arbitrations. It is also renowned for its expertise in conventional areas of trade practice such as economic sanctions, trade remedies and customs matters.
Chambers Review
Shin & Kim has a highly distinguished legal practice in South Korea, with a strong track record of anti-dumping work and noteworthy expertise in public international law. The practice is experienced in investment treaty disputes and WTO matters as well as economic sanctions and export control matters. It also handles countervailing duty investigations, customs disputes and government-to-government export contracts. The firm works for both government and major corporate clients. Its key clients include the Ministry of Trade, Energy and Industry, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Lone Star Fund.
Work Highlights
- Shin & Kim advised the Republic of Korea, as represented by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, in a PIL dispute relating to Japan's export controls on the raw materials used to produce key components for the Korean electronics industries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are very professional, analytical and fast in their work. They research in depth and analyse from different angles."
"The team are very professional, analytical and fast in their work. They research in depth and analyse from different angles."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Doo-Sik is a well-respected figure with a distinguished track record of handling WTO and anti-dumping disputes, in addition to advising on trade treaty negotiations and export control. He remains active and typically represents Korean governmental bodies.
Kim Jae Hee is a newly made partner who advises on a variety of matters, including anti-dumping disputes, export controls and WTO investigations. He is regularly called upon by several government ministries and agencies, and his client base also includes business corporations.
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Clients
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Asiana Airlines
Bank Mellat
Baring Private Equity Asia
Daelim Corporation
Del Monte Fresh Produce (Korea) Ltd.
Google Korea LLC
Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd.
Hyundai Steel Corp
Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Korea Electric Power Corporation
Korea Gas Corporation
Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
Korea Western Power Co., Ltd.
Korea Wire Co., Ltd.
Lone Star
Lotte Group
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
NEXTEEL Co., Ltd.
NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.
Republic of Korea
SK E&S Co., Ltd.
SK Group
SK Networks Co., Ltd
SL Paper & Pack
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Forestry & Paper
Government
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation