Ropes & Gray LLP > Seoul, South Korea > Firm Profile
Ropes & Gray LLP Offices
Foreign Legal Consultant Office POSCO Tower Yeoksam,
21F 134 Teheran-ro,
Gangnam-gu
South Korea
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South Korea > Intellectual property: foreign firms Tier 1
Ropes & Gray LLP acts on behalf of a number of prominent domestic and international corporate entities, and demonstrates significant expertise across the chemical, automotive, heavy industry, and biochemical sectors, among others. The group has strength in both contentious and non-contentious mandates, and is highly active in cross-border matters, with a particular emphasis on work involving the US. The team is co-led by David Chun, who is experienced in both local and US law, and William Kim, a market veteran of 35 years, noted for his expertise in licensing negotiations and transfers of IP.Practice head(s):
David Chun; William Kim
Testimonials
‘Daniel Kim has bilingual capabilities, and a deep knowledge about patent law and litigation.’
Key clients
CJ CheilJedang
Global OLED Technology
Hanwha Group
LG Display
LG Electronics
Naver
Samsung Electronics
Work highlights
- Representing LG Electronics in multiple complex patent litigations against Pantech, ParkerVision, Sonraiand EcoFactor.
- Obtained a favourable settlement for our client CJ CheilJedang in its six-year dispute against competitor Ajinomoto in the International Trade Commission (ITC) and Southern District of New York (SDNY) regarding methods of producing tryptophan.
South Korea > Corporate and M&A: foreign firms Tier 2
Ropes & Gray LLP‘s highly-regarded corporate and M&A team for Korea is led by the ‘extremely well-regarded’ Jaewoo Lee on the ground in Seoul. The team handles a range of cross-border corporate transactions including high-value private equity acquisition, outbound sales of Korean companies, and investment management.Practice head(s):
Jaewoo Lee
Other key lawyers:
Ethan Kim
Testimonials
‘Jaewoo Lee is extremely well regarded by private equity players, corporations and law firm colleagues alike. He is extremely bright and always works towards a common goal, whether for a friend or foe. ’
‘Jaewoo Lee has a deep understanding of local market practices in South Korea, but at the same time has a strong understanding of the global financial investor.’
‘Ropes & Gray is client-oriented, always doing their best to understand the client’s situation carefully and thoroughly. They think deeply in clients’ shoes. ‘
Key clients
Bain Capital Private Equity
Bain Capital Special Situations
E-mart
KKR
Korea Investment Corporation
Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corporation (formerly Korea Resources Corporation)
LS MnM (formerly LS-Nikko Copper)
Mirae Asset Capital
Naver Corporation
TPG Capital
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Ropes & Gray is one of the world’s most respected law firms, with offices in key business and financial centres throughout Asia, the U.S. and Europe. The firm’s Asia-based attorneys counsel global and Asian corporate clients, investment banks, and many of the world’s largest private equity funds on a wide range of complex legal matters that span industries and geographies. The team offers clients in-depth local market knowledge and a global perspective from a fully integrated team that seamlessly represents clients around the world.
Lawyer Profiles
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David Chun | Partner | View Profile |
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