20+ years of worldwide seamless transactions
For over two decades, our Korea Business Group has been guiding Korean clients through their expansions into the dynamic markets of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Strategically positioned in our Southeast Asian hub in Singapore and with four offices in the Middle East, we have supported a plethora of major corporations spanning diverse sectors such as retail, real estate, and infrastructure. We are the trusted advisers for leading banks on their intricate M&A and investment ventures and government entities navigating the complexities of international operations. We've helped many corporations through complicated projects, managing risk and delivering successful arbitration outcomes.
At the heart of our success lies a profound understanding of the pivotal role that local culture and language play in ensuring seamless communication and transactional efficiency. And with a long track record co-counselling with law firms in the region we can act as your bridge to new opportunities.
Our recent work

Energy, the Middle East
Providing contract advice and negotiation services to a major Korean contractor (as part of a consortium including Japanese and European contractors) in connection with a $3 billion water and power plant project in Qatar

Disputes in Iraq
Advising a Korean utility provider on an oil field dispute in Western Iraq

Arbitration in Vietnam
Advising a Korean contractor in ICC arbitration proceedings concerning a container port facility in Vietnam

A water and power project in Saudi Arabia
Advising a Korean contractor on a US$4 billion water and power project in Saudi Arabia

Arbitrations in South America and Europe
Advising a Korean shipbuilder in two separate ad hoc arbitrations about offshore drilling rigs for operation in Brazil and northern Europe

Construction in Africa
Advising a Korean contractor in joint venture with a Japanese construction company in DAB proceedings for the construction of a bridge in East Africa

Energy, South America
Advising a major Korean contractor on proceedings for a semi-submersible drilling rig for use off the Brazilian coast

Disputes in Africa
Acting for a Japanese/Korean joint venture on disputes over the design and construction of a Nile river crossing in Uganda

Construction in the Middle East
ICC arbitration for a Korean contractor on the EPC construction of an independent water and power plant in Jordan

South Korean Telecom
We advised on its joint venture with the Ministry of National Guard in the KSA

Arbitration in West Africa
We advised a Korean contractor in two ICC proceedings about disputes over oil fields in West Africa.