International & Cross-Border Capabilities (International Firms) | Global

The team stands out for its expertise in the projects, energy and natural resources fields. It frequently advises major international and Korean lenders on energy and infrastructure projects around the globe, and demonstrates an impressive track record of handling cross-border work in a range of jurisdictions. It is particularly active in multiple jurisdictions across South-East Asia.

In the corporate sphere, the team is frequently sought out by Korean conglomerates for cross-border acquisitions and by foreign private equity firms looking to invest in the Korean market. The law firm is also a popular choice for its expertise in international arbitration, commercial litigation and international trade investigations. It is particularly active in disputes relating to construction and energy projects situated in the Middle East.

DLA Piper is an international law firm that is frequently endorsed for its expansive geographic reach. It maintains an on-the-ground presence in Seoul and offers notable cross-border contentious capabilities. The team leverages its expansive international network to access jurisdictions throughout the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. The team also takes regular roles advising on Korean elements of inbound matters.

The team offers notable transactional capabilities for M&A and capital market mandates, and it enjoys longstanding relationships with a number of Korean conglomerates, particularly in the electronics and manufacturing sectors, and handles transactions for international investment banks. The law firm is also well placed to assist on US-based litigation and international IP matters.

Skadden is recognised for its expertise in M&A and is regularly involved in significant transactions, notably when advising Korean clients on investments into the USA. The Seoul team works particularly closely with the law firm's New York headquarters and other North American teams. It also coordinates with other offices across the international network in Europe and Asia, such as Brussels and London. It is well equipped to lead or co-lead international mandates from Seoul for its diverse client roster, which includes major energy and natural resources corporations, as well as financial institutions and manufacturers.

A&O Shearman offers a highly-integrated network of international offices that includes a notable presence in Seoul. Its Korea office houses English, Australian and US-qualified lawyers, and it regularly collaborates with other offices across the global network. It is particularly valued by clients for its work on Korean outbound transactions. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

The team's established M&A practice advises clients on complex cross-border transactions and overseas investments. The Seoul office leads various international matters and assists major Korean conglomerates and multinational corporations. It is particularly active in the automotive industry and has a diverse offering of capabilities relating to energy, power and infrastructure. The team provides a range of services to Korean power producers, LNG terminals, oil companies and financial institutions, often in a cross-border context. It works closely with offices based in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Beijing and Singapore with regard to investments in energy assets.

Ropes & Gray is a well-respected international law firm with offices across key jurisdictions including Europe, the USA and Asia. It has a strong presence in Seoul, becoming the first Foreign Legal Consultant Office in Korean history. Clients are attracted to its global reach and benefit from the firm's local Korean network and US regulatory expertise.

Milbank is an international law firm with boots on the ground in Seoul forming part of its strategically-located network across Asia, Europe and the Americas. The team is known for its expertise in projects and infrastructure, and particularly handles project financing on behalf of Korean and international lenders, advising on investments in South-East Asia and beyond.