International & Cross-Border Capabilities (International Firms)

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is a market-leading international law firm with an on-the-ground presence in Seoul whose office is recognised for its outstanding cross-border transactional capabilities. The team is noted for its US law expertise, and clients value its large team of Korean-speaking lawyers based across the USA and South-East Asia. Equally, the law firm leverages its broad office network, which is stationed across key financial and political centres. The firm also works closely with leading Korean firms to handle a wide scope of international work.

Cleary Gottlieb's transactional strength centres on capital markets, and it is considered to be an international leader. The team is well equipped to represent Korean clients in cross-border investments, debt and equity transactions, as well as frequently advising Korean issuers on Singapore Exchange listings. The law firm is also a popular choice for assisting foreign clients with business interests in the South Korean market and is recognised for its in-depth knowledge of the Korean corporate culture.