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Opened in 2013, our Seoul office has quickly developed an enviable reputation in the South Korean legal market.

We have one of the largest on-the-ground presences of any international law firm operating in South Korea, with specialists in corporate, funds, disputes and energy and resources law based in Seoul.

Our team has built an impressive list of regional and international clients, and are currently advising on some of the largest overseas investments and disputes involving Korean companies.

Korea companies investing overseas also benefit from our network of Korea-focussed lawyers based in the main investment destinations of Australia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Europe.

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1st August 2022

Crypto winter is here – what does it mean for insolvency practitioners?

The collapse of the market for crypto assets is heralding a string of insolvencies and...
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25th July 2022

Deal or no deal? Bring disputes lawyers in early to close that deal

In the highly competitive Asia-Pacific market, savvy private equity firms are increasingly using dispute lawyers...
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12th July 2022

Inside Arbitration: Spotlight Interview - Daniel Waldek

Dan is an arbitration lawyer, based in our Singapore office for over a decade. He...
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12th July 2022

Inside Arbitration: Whether virtual or physical, we can do more to make arbitration hearings sustainable

Our study comparing the carbon impact and expense of virtual hearings with in-person equivalents reveals...
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01 July 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills' recognised as the only firm with top rankings in Chambers' crisis management guides

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24 June 2022

For second consecutive year, Herbert Smith Freehills named the only firm globally recognised by Chambers in all Alternative Legal Services specialties

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24 June 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills announces largest ever round of senior associate promotions in Asia

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14 June 2022

Herbert Smith Freehills CEO Justin D'Agostino elected to International Chamber of Commerce's Executive Board

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Our People

Meet our Seoul team.

Mike leads dispute resolution in Korea and is also head of our Seoul office.   

Key Services
Dispute Resolution
International Arbitration
Key Sectors
Energy
Oil and Gas
+82 2 6321 5701
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Dana is a Partner in the Seoul office and a dispute resolution specialist focusing on cross-border disputes.  

Key Services
Dispute Resolution
Corporate Crime and Investigations
Key Sectors
Infrastructure
Energy
+82 2 6321 5702
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Ken advises clients on outbound investment transactions and projects with a focus on the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors.

Key Services
Corporate
Joint Ventures and Investments
Key Sectors
Energy
Renewables
+82 2 6321 5714
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