International & Cross-Border Capabilities (South Korean Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 3
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Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC
Yoon & Yang’s International Practice Group is comprised of approximately 90 Korean and foreign qualified attorneys who have practical hands-on experience and thorough knowledge for providing sophisticated advice to Korean and foreign clients based on their vast experience in the areas of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, overseas investment, foreign direct investments, international tax, international arbitration, international dispute and international trade. In particular, over 40 foreign qualified attorneys at the practice group are admitted to the bars in diverse countries including the US, UK, China, Russia, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Canada, Germany, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, strengthening the firm’s legal ability to apply relevant laws and regulations in different jurisdictions to deal with legal issues effectively.
In addition, Yoon & Yang has expanded its global presence by opening offices in Tashkent, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Jakarta. The firm’s overseas offices are fully equipped to provide effective and specialized legal services suitable for the globalized corporate environment. The foreign offices will reinforce Yoon & Yang’s presence and practice in Central Asia and South East Asia, building on the history of outstanding services to clients in cross-border transactions.
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Headquartered in Seoul, the Yoon & Yang team works closely with offices in Tashkent, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi and a desk in Jakarta to assist clients with cross-border operations around Central and South-East Asia. Clients value the bilingual capabilities of lawyers and in-house expertise in Chinese, Japanese and European issues. The firm acts effectively in co-counsel roles on international work outside of Asia, particularly with international US-headquartered firms.
The team has particular aptitude in international trade, M&A, disputes and IP. In the transactional sphere, it often advises on M&A deals relating to corporate restructuring and international investments, and is active on private equity-backed transactions. The team is known for its ability to advise on the Korean elements of inbound matters, as well as assisting clients with outbound work. The team's prominent international trade practice covers a range of matters and is active on trade remedy disputes and anti-dumping matters. It is also well placed to advise on complex cross-border IP litigation and handles arbitrations for domestic and multinational clients.
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"Yoon & Yang are always well aware of global policies and have up-to-date information."
"Yoon & Yang are always well aware of global policies and have up-to-date information."