Korean Desk
Global Reach
Whether entering a new market, expanding operations, or managing business challenges, our team provides practical legal and business solutions tailored to clients’ goals.
Clark Hill combines the personalized service of a local team with the resources and reach of a national law firm. Our attorneys provide practical, business-focused counsel across a wide range of legal and industry sectors, helping clients navigate labor and employment, litigation, corporate, real estate, construction, IP, and international trade matters.
Serving Korean Markets and Clients
Our Korean-speaking attorneys help Korean companies establish, operate, and grow their businesses in the United States. By combining an understanding of U.S. legal requirements with Korean business culture, we provide practical guidance, clear communication, and coordinated support. Serving as a trusted point of contact, we help clients efficiently manage their legal and business needs across multiple areas of law and throughout all stages of growth.
Korean Companies Expanding to the U.S.
We support Korean companies investing, expanding, and doing business in the United States.
Representative Matters:
- Establishing U.S. subsidiaries and business operations
- Securing site selection incentives and negotiating economic development packages
- Obtaining employment-based visas and immigration solutions for executives, managers, and employees
- Managing employment law compliance, including workplace policies, wage and hour compliance, management training, workforce management, and employment litigation
- Maintaining traditional labor law compliance and developing union avoidance strategies
- Negotiating commercial contracts and vendor agreements
- Protecting intellectual property assets, including trademarks, branding, trade secrets, licensing, and enforcement
- Acquiring and developing real estate, leasing, and construction projects
- Navigating regulatory compliance and government investigations
- Resolving business disputes and litigation
U.S. Companies Doing Business in Korea
We support North American companies doing business in Korea by providing U.S. legal advice on cross-border business issues, while coordinating with trusted Korean law firms and local counsel for Korea-law advice and coverage.
Representative matters where we provide U.S. legal advice and support include:
- Developing market entry and business expansion strategies
- Structuring cross-border transactions and investments
- Negotiating commercial agreements with customers, suppliers, and business partners
- Managing employment and workforce-related matters
- Navigating regulatory and compliance requirements
- Resolving disputes and supporting litigation matters
- Providing ongoing legal support for Korean business operations
Key Contact
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Sul A. Kim (김슬아) Member | Atlanta +1 470.845.0237 skim@clarkhill.com |