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Inbound Investment
Inbound Investment
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