KOREA

KOREA

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.

 

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Our recent work

Large, curved silver industrial pipes in the foreground with two red and white striped chimneys against a light sky.

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


Silhouettes of several oil pump jacks against a sunset sky, transitioning from dark blue to golden yellow and orange.

Disputes in Iraq

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


Large container ship docked at a busy port at night, surrounded by illuminated gantry cranes and stacks of colorful containers.

Arbitration in Vietnam

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


Insulated silver pipes on a gray steel support structure at an industrial facility.

A water and power project in Saudi Arabia

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


An offshore drilling platform on dark water with snowy mountains and a cloudy sky. A small boat is next to the rig.

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


Two large yellow construction tower cranes against a clear blue sky. "Liebherr" and "Strabag" are visible on the cranes.

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


Three offshore oil rigs and two large ships floating on grey water under an overcast sky.

Energy, South America

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


Several rolled architectural blueprints with technical drawings visible.

Disputes in Africa

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


Red industrial handwheel valve on a white pipeline system, brightly lit by sunlight.

Construction in the Middle East

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


Rooftop with multiple satellite dishes and communication antennas against a city skyline at sunset.

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.