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South Korea continues to serve as a major hub for the automotive industry, manufacturing, finance, and commerce, as well as modern technology and innovations. Those operating in this growing economy and seeking to expand their influence globally need an experienced legal partner with the ability to work seamlessly across borders to assist clients on local and global levels.
As a full-service law firm with a background in cross-border services, Dickinson Wright’s South Korean practice aids clients handling transactions in a variety of industries, providing clients with effective, seamless representation in Korea’s continually expanding economy. We serve clients from offices located throughout key North American trade corridors, including California, Michigan, Ohio, Ontario, Washington D.C., Arizona, Nevada, and Texas, as well as through affiliations with local firms in South Korea, China, Japan, and India.
Our Team
Members of our South Korean practice have served as lead counsel in cases in district courts throughout the country, in the ITC, in the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and in state courts in Texas, California, and Georgia, and have provided strategic counseling in cases in the European Union, Canada, and Asia. They frequently travel to Asia to support the direct management of Intellectual Property (IP) in the automotive, medical device, and consumer products industries.
Our Services
Automotive: Leveraging our strong presence in the automotive industry, as well as our experience in the software and information technology industries, our team delivers superior legal advice to our Korean clients in the automotive industry. We counsel clients on changes in risk allocations occurring between traditional automotive and new technology companies. Our team has technical experience in the field of automotive structures including automotive interior and exterior structures, engine and transmission systems, as well as software related to automobile collision simulations.
Inbound and Outbound Transactions: Our South Korean practice team not only helps clients with a full spectrum of matters in Korea, but we also provide strategic legal counsel to Korean companies looking to expand or establish operations in the United States. We assist with corporate governance, emerging businesses, mergers & acquisitions, real estate, and environmental as well as with securities enforcement and government investigations.
Intellectual Property: We manage the intellectual assets of large and small clients based in South Korea. Our work includes procurement and protection of patent and trademark portfolios, auditing and protecting trade secrets, setting corporate policy, and providing IP analytics.
Labor & Employment: Our team provides general counsel regarding employment and litigation matters for Korean companies operating in the United States.
International Trade: We help our Korean clients maximize benefits and opportunities through international trade while navigating customs and meeting their compliance obligations. We advise on import activities, including proper classification of merchandise, correct valuation, origin designation, consumer product safety, and regulatory restrictions and exemptions.
