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Herbert Smith Freehills has exceptional credentials in Korea. We have a proven track record of success on cross-border, high-stakes arbitration and litigation, outbound and inbound investments, and IP matters over 40 years across all practice groups and industry sectors
We have over 20 fluent Korean-speaking lawyers globally, serving our clients together with our broader Korea Group based across Asia, Europe, the US, Australia and the Middle East. You can access our global pool of Korea know-how and expertise from your own time zone, wherever you are located.
Our Korea Group regularly visit Korea engaging with local industry players, clients and local counsel, which enables us to deliver a seamless service.
Experience
An international infrastructure fund
an international infrastructure fund on its 50:50 joint venture and shareholder loan arrangements for a solar PV project in South Korea.
Hanwha
Hanwha in patent infringement proceedings in Australia relating to solar panel products against three global competitors
A consortium of private equity buyers
A consortium of private equity buyers in relation to approx. US$1.9 billion put option dispute under a shareholders agreement relating to a major Korean insurance company. The dispute was heard in ICC arbitration seated in Seoul.
A major Korean manufacturing company
a major Korean manufacturing company in successful SHIAC arbitration proceedings arising out of product liability claims relating to lithium-ion batteries
A Korean financial institution
a Korean financial institution in an HKIAC arbitration on a funds dispute involving allegations of fraud
A major Korean manufacturer
a major Korean manufacturer on multiple product liability proceedings in the US relating to lithium-ion batteries.