Asia/South Korea
Baker McKenzie launches Korean joint venture
Bakers to offer Korean law advice through partnership with 20-lawyer KL Partners
Some firms might be trying to crack America – but Asia is where the action is
Access to Asia’s growing economies should be a key strategy for firms with a mature, global client base, writes WarwickPlace’s Robert Bata
‘Every reason for optimism’ – new Law Over Borders guide charts arbitration’s growing popularity across the world
Practical online comparative Global Legal Post guide is co-edited by Three Crowns partners Carmen Martinez Lopez and Liz Snodgrass
‘A time of significant transition' – The Global Legal Post launches international guide to ESG laws and regulations
Practical tool for businesses and their advisers is edited by Debevoise’s Ulysses Smith and features contributions from array of top firms
Herbert Smith Freehills to shutter South Korea office
Anglo-Australian firm launches new Korea group as Seoul-based partners relocate to London and Hong Kong
Watson Farley & Williams opens in Seoul after hiring partners from two rival firms
Partners join from K&L Gates and Herbert Smith Freehills to lead office with focus on maritime, aviation, energy and disputes work
Ashurst to launch in Korea after striking first ever joint venture deal
JV with HwaHyun hands Anglo Australian firm unique ability to practise local law
Arbitration services business Arbitra adds four new members
Group has increased its member headcount to 35 from 18 since launching a year ago
Milbank builds M&A offering in South Korea with addition of quartet from Dechert
Hong Kong office head moves over to lead effort in Seoul along with a special counsel and two associates
RPC hires Ashurst's Korea co-head in Hong Kong to set up country desk
UK firm flags 'key strategic hire' as it targets work in world's 12th largest economy
US distributed law firm Rimon launches in Seoul in latest international expansion
South Korea office will be headed by Jungwoo Chang - the firm's fourth new global opening this year
Clifford Chance pulls out of Seoul after strategic review
Decision comes nine years after CC pioneered drive by international firms to open in South Korea
Orrick pulls out of Hong Kong after conceding defeat on tech growth strategy
Four-partner office is to be wound down; firm pledges continued investment in other Asia markets
The South Korea coronavirus outbreak and force majeure in sales transactions
With South Korea facing a major COVID-19 outbreak, Bae Kim & Lee analyses the applicability of force majeure provisions
In-house campaign in KICKA-off
In-house counsel body in South Korea boosts PR efforts as KICA launched new homepage launched.
Non-traditional merger in South Korea for Dentons
Dentons' combination with Lee International will uniquely position the firms to meet client needs in South Korea and around the globe.
Fans show Ronaldo a red card
Not tax charges or rape allegations this time, but angry fans seeking a lawsuit after he stays on the bench in South Korea friendly.
McDermott to close Seoul Office
One of the 2012 first wave of foriegn law firms in South Korea, Chicago-based firm becomes second foreign firm to leave.
Four global banks fined for Korean forex rigging
Global banks colluding with Korean companies rack up 693 million won and warned of consequences of further breaches.
Prosecutors raid South Korea's largest law firm
Offices of two lawyers working for Kim & Chang, South Korea's largest firm, over delay of court ruling in Japanese forced labour case.
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