International & Cross-Border Capabilities (International Firms) | Global

An internationally-oriented practice, Linklaters' office in Seoul offers robust cross-border transactional capabilities for its national and international client base. Its integrated US and UK legal offering makes it a popular choice, as does its ability to coordinate with teams across the firm's distinguished global platform.

White & Case is a robust international law firm with a strong presence in Seoul. The firm offers extensive global resources through an established network of worldwide offices, which includes Korean-speaking lawyers in Japan, Belgium, the USA and the UK. Clients also benefit from the firm's US law capacity, as the team regularly acts as US counsel on high-profile matters.

DLA Piper is an international law firm that is frequently endorsed for its expansive geographic reach. It maintains an on-the-ground presence in Seoul and offers notable cross-border contentious capabilities. The team leverages its expansive international network to access jurisdictions throughout the Asia-Pacific region and around the world. The team also takes regular roles advising on Korean elements of inbound matters.

Paul Hastings is respected for its strong on-the-ground presence in Seoul, advising both Korean clients wishing to expand their business overseas and international clients looking to invest in the local market. Clients benefit from the team's US law expertise, as well as its global reach across the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Skadden is recognised for its expertise in M&A and is regularly involved in significant transactions, notably when advising Korean clients on investments into the USA. The Seoul team works particularly closely with the law firm's New York headquarters and other North American teams. It also coordinates with other offices across the international network in Europe and Asia, such as Brussels and London. It is well equipped to lead or co-lead international mandates from Seoul for its diverse client roster, which includes major energy and natural resources corporations, as well as financial institutions and manufacturers.

Baker McKenzie offers one of the most expansive and established international footprints of any law firm. It has an on-the-ground presence in Seoul and leverages its extensive global network to assist Korean clients with investments into a large number of overseas jurisdictions.

Ropes & Gray is a well-respected international law firm with offices across key jurisdictions including Europe, the USA and Asia. It has a strong presence in Seoul, becoming the first Foreign Legal Consultant Office in Korean history. Clients are attracted to its global reach and benefit from the firm's local Korean network and US regulatory expertise.

Milbank is an international law firm with boots on the ground in Seoul forming part of its strategically-located network across Asia, Europe and the Americas. The team is known for its expertise in projects and infrastructure, and particularly handles project financing on behalf of Korean and international lenders, advising on investments in South-East Asia and beyond.