Inbound Investment
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Overview
Foreign investment in the Korean market involves a comprehensive interplay of legal factors, including the Foreign Investment Promotion Act, the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act, and sector-specific regulations. The LIN International Team provides integrated advisory services covering the full process from investment structure design and regulatory filings through to post-investment operation and dispute resolution, helping foreign investors enter and operate successfully in Korea.
Key Services
- Advisory on inbound investment structures (new establishment, share acquisition, joint ventures, etc.)
- Foreign investment filing, foreign exchange transaction reporting, and advice on licensing procedures
- Drafting, review, and negotiation of Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) and other transaction documents
- Legal due diligence of Korean target companies
- Post-investment corporate governance, board composition, and operational compliance advice
- Advice on sector-specific regulations and foreign ownership restrictions
- Dispute resolution and exit structuring support
Key Experience
- Advising foreign investors on multiple cross-border M&A transactions involving Korean technology companies (transaction structuring, negotiation, and closing advisory)
- Advising foreign private equity funds on establishment and operation of investment vehicles in Korea
- Advising global pharmaceutical companies on investment structures for entry into the Korean market
- Advising foreign companies on foreign investment filing, foreign exchange transaction reporting, and regulatory compliance procedures in Korea
- Representing foreign investors in disputes involving Korean joint venture partners
