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Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Overview
Southeast Asia is a market that offers diverse investment opportunities amid rapid economic growth, while at the same time requiring a specialized approach due to the distinct legal frameworks and regulatory environments of each country. The LIN Southeast Asia team provides comprehensive legal advisory services across the entire investment and business cycle for both domestic and international companies, focusing on major countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. From formulating market entry strategies in the early stages to designing investment structures, negotiating contracts, handling permits and regulatory matters, and managing disputes arising during business operations, we deliver tailored solutions that reflect the legal and commercial characteristics of each jurisdiction. We also leverage our close collaborative network with local law firms and experts to provide prompt and consistent advice on transactions and projects spanning multiple jurisdictions, and we support clients in operating their businesses securely within an ever-changing regulatory environment.
Key Services

Incorporation & Operations: Establishment of local entities and branches, license and permit acquisition, regulatory compliance, and internal control framework setup

M&A & Investment Transactions: M&A, joint ventures (JV), equity investments — legal due diligence, transaction structuring, contract negotiation and closing, and PMI support

Project & Infrastructure Investment: Development and investment structure advisory, project financing (PF), EPC/O&M contract review, and risk allocation design

Labor, Tax & Data Regulatory Compliance: HR and employment framework setup, tax risk review, personal data protection and cross-border data transfer compliance advisory

Dispute & Claims Management: Local litigation and arbitration response, evidence collection and dispute strategy development, enforcement of judgments/awards, and crisis management

Key Experience

Market entry strategy advisory for a Korean cosmetics manufacturer entering Southeast Asian markets

Market entry strategy advisory for multiple K-Food brands entering Southeast Asian markets

Advisory on investment and joint venture (JV) transactions targeting Vietnam and Indonesia

Contract advisory on an infrastructure project in Malaysia

Advisory on the acquisition of a stake in Vina System (Vietnam)

Advisory on a power plant construction and operation project in the Philippines

IP infringement response advisory in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam relating to a game licensing agreement

Represented a Korean company in a contract-breach-related arbitration initiated by a Thai company

Represented a domestic construction consulting firm in an ICC arbitration case in Singapore