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Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea
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Band 4
What the team is known for

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has a respected team coordinating its efforts between offices in Seoul, Shanghai and the USA, and acting extensively for leading Korean companies involved in US-related litigation or arbitration. Notably active in the competition, construction, employment, IP, and securities and investigations spheres, it enjoys an impressive track record of success on behalf of Korean clients up to and including US Supreme Court level. Its major clients include Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance, E-Land World Company and K-Swiss International.

Strengths

"Sheppard Mullin are especially strong in South Korea, where they have a resident office. The team's attorneys are tireless and respond immediately to client concerns."

"They understood the nature of our business and internal dynamics well."

Work highlights

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton acted for K-Swiss in filing a case to recover unpaid invoices for K-Swiss and Palladium brand shoes deliver to its Central and South America distributor Carter International before the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The firm also represented the client in responding to Carter International's counterclaims and allegations of delivery of defective products.

Notable practitioners

New York-based Rob Friedman is a key contact.