Seoul

Arnold & Porter’s Seoul office serves Korean corporations, financial institutions, and government agencies involved in cross-border matters, and multinational clients actively engaged in Korea. Our team in Seoul works in close partnership with colleagues across our global network, delivering experienced insights into the United States and other jurisdictions’ business and regulatory environment for a broad array of cross-border work. Strategically located in the heart of Gwanghawamun, our office is ideally positioned to provide sophisticated counsel to clients throughout the region and around the globe.

Many of Korea’s leading companies consistently seek our guidance to navigate the complexities of transactional, regulatory, and litigation issues in the United States and other international markets. In addition, we represent various Korean governmental and quasi-governmental entities in bilateral and multilateral negotiations and disputes, while assisting foreign businesses in overcoming their operational and political challenges within Korea.

Our lawyers effectively combine extensive knowledge of both Korean and international legal frameworks, enabling us to offer comprehensive legal services tailored to our clients’ needs. The rich experience of our Seoul-based team encompasses a wide range of legal disciplines, including:

• Antitrust/Competition
• Anti-Corruption
• Commercial Litigation 
• Corporate/M&A
• Export Control & Sanctions
• Financial Services
• Global Law & Policy
• International Arbitration 
• International Trade 
• Legislative & Public Policy
• Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory 
• National Security
• Product Liability