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International Practice Group
International Practice Group
Overview
As a new era of globalization accelerates through rapid technological advancement, expanding overseas is no longer an option but an essential condition for the growth of Korean companies striving for the future. The LIN International Team draws on organic partnerships with local firms and internationally specialized legal expertise to transform the uncertainties that Korean companies face when entering diverse markets—where systems and cultures differ markedly—into success stories. Our focus spans transaction structure reviews, investment negotiations, and the prevention and resolution of disputes. At the same time, we provide comprehensive advisory services to foreign companies seeking to conduct business in Korea, covering legal reviews, policy analysis, negotiation representation, and dispute resolution. The attorneys of the LIN International Team have built extensive professional experience in emerging markets such as Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Central Asia, as well as in Europe and the United States. Their consistent track record of successfully completing projects across the globe has established a firm reputation for outstanding capability. The LIN International Team is committed to accurately identifying the key issues related to each client's business plan or dispute, and to providing rational, actionable, and tailored strategies and solutions.
Key Services

Advisory on laws and investment climate in target countries for overseas investment

Drafting and negotiation of key agreements related to overseas investment by Korean companies; advice on transaction structures

Review and advice on foreign exchange regulations and sector-specific regulations

Advice and negotiation support for bidding procedures in overseas infrastructure projects

Acquisition of exploration and development rights for resource development

Legal due diligence, drafting, and negotiation of investment agreements for overseas M&A

Advice on government permits, approvals, and filings in target countries; liaison with relevant government authorities

Representation of Korean companies in dispute resolution through negotiation, administrative proceedings, mediation, arbitration, and litigation

(Inbound Matters)

  • Advice on investment structuring, foreign investment filing, and licensing procedures for foreign investment in Korea (new establishment, share acquisition, joint ventures, etc.)

  • Legal advice on the establishment and operation of foreign-invested companies (foreign exchange transactions, sector-specific regulations, compliance, etc.) and dispute response in the course of domestic business operations

Key Experience

1. Overseas Investment Advisory

Advising a Korean cosmetics manufacturer on market entry strategies for the United States, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe

Advising multiple K-Food brands on market entry strategies for Southeast Asia, the Americas, and Europe

2. International M&A

Advising multiple Korean pharmaceutical companies on entering the U.S. and European markets

Managing regulatory filings and acquisition procedures for overseas pharmaceutical acquisitions

3. Overseas Dispute Resolution

Representing Korean clients in cross-border commercial disputes including contract disputes and intellectual property infringement

4. Inbound Investment Advisory

Advisory on legal structures for foreign investment in Korean companies across various sectors