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PRACTICE · 02

Corporate & Commercial Advisory

Contracts, governance, and compliance —
the day-to-day decisions that keep your Korean operation safe.

A contract that works perfectly in one country can fail quietly under Korean law. Governing-law clauses, termination rights, and liability caps drafted abroad are the issues we most often have to fix — usually before a dispute, sometimes during one.— Attorney Sangbin Min

Common matters

  • 01

    Commercial contracts

    Drafting and reviewing supply, distribution, service, and partnership agreements under Korean law.

  • 02

    Corporate governance

    Shareholder agreements, board resolutions, and the registry filings that keep them valid.

  • 03

    M&A and joint ventures

    Due diligence, deal structuring, and the documentation for acquisitions and joint ventures in Korea.

  • 04

    Labor & employment

    Employment contracts, work rules, and termination — where Korean law differs sharply from many home jurisdictions.

  • 05

    Regulatory compliance

    Industry regulation, data, and consumer rules that apply to your Korean operation.

  • 06

    VASP & foreign exchange

    VASP registration under the Specific Financial Information Act and Foreign Exchange Act compliance for crypto and fintech.

How we proceed

01

Risk map

Identify where your current contracts and structure are exposed under Korean law.

02

Priorities

Fix the highest-risk items first, with clear advice on what can wait.

03

Drafting

Draft or revise the documents — bilingual where it helps.

04

Ongoing counsel

Available for the decisions that come up as the business runs.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you review a contract written in English?
Yes. We review English contracts for how they will actually be treated under Korean law and flag the clauses that need to change.
Do we need a Korean-language version of our contracts?
Not always, but for enforceability and for dealing with Korean counterparties and courts, a Korean version — or a bilingual contract — is often worth it. We advise per document.
We're a crypto/fintech firm. Can you advise on VASP rules?
Yes. The attorney holds international blockchain certifications and advises on VASP registration and foreign-exchange obligations for the Korean market.
Is advisory available on a retainer?
Yes. For ongoing operations a monthly retainer is usually more practical than per-matter billing. We agree the scope in writing.

Before the contract is signed

A review now is far cheaper than a dispute later.

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