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Latin America • Spain

LIN is home to the most dynamic and sophisticated Latin America & Spain practice in Korea, covering both business transactions and disputes. The team, led by David Yang, a well-seasoned legal practitioner who speaks native Spanish and has extensive experience as lawyer and diplomat in the region and beyond. 

For foreign clients conducting business in Korea (inbound projects), we are committed to provide a comprehensive legal assistance for a successful implementation of their business plans in Korea. 
     
When it comes to outbound projects, we collaborate with reputable local law firms in Latin America and Spain, with which we have built a seamless working relationship through the years.

Key Services

Establishment and registration of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and branch offices
Drafting and negotiation of contracts (joint venture, technology transfer, lease, services, and supply)
Reporting of foreign exchange transactions and other filings with government agencies
Advice on corporate governance, taxation, government licenses and approvals
Overall business implementation of the foreign-invested companies 
Advice on business environment and regulatory framework
Advice on cross-border M&A and investment structures
Assistance on international bidding process for infrastructure projects
Advice and representation in connection with government licenses and permits
Negotiation and mediation for dispute settlement, arbitration, litigation
Representative Matters 화살표 화살표
  • · Assisted Spanish clients (fashion, energy, finance consulting) on incorporation of subsidiaries, acquisition of shares, and day-to-day operation (2013~2016; 2022)
  • · Advised Spanish companies on M&A transactions in Venezuela, Brazil, and Uruguay (2004~2005)
  • · Conducted a comparative study on the foreign investment regimes in Korea and Paraguay, submitted to the Government of Paraguay (2016)
  • · Advised a major Korean shipbuilding company on the sale of vessels to the Peruvian Navy (2013)
  • · Advised a major Korean company on the acquisition of oil blocks in Colombia and Chile (2011, 2013~2015)
  • · Assisted a major Korean manufacturing company to establish local production facilities in Brazil (2012)
  • · Assisted Korean companies in connection with cross-border litigation or bankruptcy procedures taking place in Brazil and Spain (2013~2016)
  • · Acted as counsel in international arbitrations under the rules of UNCITRAL, ICC, LCIA, KCAB and ICSID in cases related to Latin America (1998~2016)
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