The Korea Practice Group at Kahana Feld is a dedicated team of legal professionals with extensive experience advising clients on a wide range of matters involving South Korea, one of the world's most dynamic and innovative markets. We represent businesses and organizations based in Korea, Korean-based companies with U.S. subsidiaries, and Korean American clients.
With several attorneys who speak fluent Korean and who understand the cultural intricacies of Korean businesses, our Korea Practice Group is well positioned to help both Korean companies looking to expand globally and domestic companies seeking to enter the South Korea market.
We have built deep relationships with key stakeholders in South Korea, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders, allowing us to provide valuable insights and facilitate efficient resolutions for our clients.
Services within the Korea Practice include:
Business and Commercial Litigation
Our team handles contract disputes, shareholder and corporate governance conflicts, intellectual property infringements, antitrust matters, and financial and securities litigation. With deep experience in both United States and South Korean legal frameworks and procedures, we guide clients through complex litigation processes, advocating for their interests in both domestic courts and international arbitration forums.
Employment Litigation and Counseling
We assist both domestic and international clients with a wide range of workplace-related issues. Our team provides guidance on disputes involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, and employee rights. We also support clients with employee contract negotiations, workplace policies, and compliance with local employment regulations.
Real Estate
We have extensive experience resolving disputes related to construction projects, real estate transactions, and land use. We assist clients with breach of contract claims, construction delays, performance bonds, and other commercial real estate disputes, protecting their interests in high-value projects.
Enforcement of Foreign Country Judgments
Our team offers comprehensive services for the enforcement of South Korean judgments in the United States. We assist clients in navigating the complexities of recognizing and enforcing foreign court decisions, ensuring that international rulings are upheld within America's legal framework. Our team has extensive expertise in handling cross-border litigation matters, advising on the procedures, requirements, and strategies for obtaining enforcement of judgments from foreign courts.
Most recent articles in Korea Practice
Recognizing Foreign-Country Judgments
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of the Trade Secret Disclosure in Trade Secret Litigation
- Representing plaintiffs in a securities fraud case involving cryptocurrency issued by Korean companies
- Representing a U.S. subsidiary of a Korean medical device company in litigation involving misappropriation of trade secrets
- Representing a Korean-American business owner in a dispute involving the sale of the business to a family member
- Represented a U.S. subsidiary of a Korean medical laboratory in an embezzlement matter involving the former Chief Executive Officer
- Represented a Korean American assisted living facility operator in Koreatown against claims of discrimination
- Represented a global chemical company based in Seoul, South Korea in an employment investigation
- Represented a Korean American real estate broker in a dispute concerning the sale of an autobody shop and prevailed on a directed verdict
- Represented the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) in enforcement of Korean judgments