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HSF, Kewei and Goodwin advise Fosun Pharma on USD240 million AriBio Alzheimer¡¯s drug agreement

Jipyong and Kudun and Partners advise RIMAN¡¯s Thailand entry, managing licensing, regulation and compliance strategy    

KICA delegates visit JILA in Tokyo for collaboration on in-house operations and issues

IHCF vice president SongYi Son discusses the merits and possible obstacles for doing business in South Korea

Firms serve Kobe Bussan and Gourmet Kineya on their Meal Hub joint venture and airline catering business acquisition

Firms advise on HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering¡¯s KRW2.37 trillion (USD1.55 billion) zero-coupon exchangeable bond issuance

South Korean law firm Barun Law appoints US attorney John JungKyum Kim as a partner and senior foreign attorney, effective 1 May 2026

South Korean law firms D&A (formerly DR & AJU) and LIN sign MoU on proposed merger on 29 April 2026?

Jipyong advises the underwriters for KRW427 billion (USD288 million) in project financing for the construction of a Musinsa logistics centre in Yeoju

Yoon & Yang has assisted South Korean conglomerate Kyobo Life Insurance on its? USD611 million acquisition of Japanese-owned SBI Savings Bank from SBI Holdings

Lee & Ko guides Korean global game developer Netmarble and affiliate Netmarble Neo on a bid to integrate the latter as a wholly owned subsidiary

D&A is the sole legal adviser on MG Non-Life Insurance¡¯s restructuring in a first-of-its-kind bankruptcy in Korea

Norton Rose Fulbright and Kinstellar have advised on a USD2.2 billion, 50-50 joint venture between UAE renewable energy company Masdar

Myungin Bae, co-founder of Bae Kim & Lee, dies at 93 in Seoul after suffering chronic illness

The potential merger between the two firms would create South Korea¡¯s eighth-largest law firm by revenue

South Korean law firms Lee & Ko and Shin & Kim are counselling on LY Corporation-backed LAAA Investment¡¯s KRW300 billion (USD200 million) investment in Kakao Games

South Korean law firm Yoon & Yang has restructured its Vietnam strategy by securing a co-location arrangement

As M&A activities climb across the region, rising regulatory complexity and shifting market dynamics are redefining strategy, execution and the evolving role of general counsel

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age

A roundup of noteworthy legal developments in the region

Women must show strength and professionalism so their male peers view them not simply as female lawyers but as excellent colleagues and strong performers

Dong Ho Yoo, the new head of Jipyong Vietnam as of 1 February, has unveiled his plans to strengthen the firm¡¯s existing services

Squire Patton Boggs has launched a dedicated Korea desk to be led by partner Sam Song

South Korean law firm D&A has strengthened its corporate practice with the addition of former Hyosung Group general counsel Cheon Su Kim as a partner at its Seoul office

Paul Hastings has hired Sungjin Kang as a partner in Seoul to bolster its energy practice

The Korea In-House Counsel Association (KICA), the country¡¯s largest in-house counsel association, has reappointed Jaehwan Lee, the chief legal officer of Musinsa, as its 8th president

South Korea¡¯s Lee & Ko adds Min-Ho Lee as partner to boost competition and antitrust practice in Seoul

South Korean powerhouse Lee & Ko has expanded its criminal defense and regulatory capabilities by appointing former senior prosecutor Ho Dong Cha

Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape

Lee & Ko and Kim & Chang have advised on Glenwood Private Equity¡¯s KRW 1.4 trillion acquisition of LG Chem¡¯s water solution business

The role of legal professionals is set to expand and become more critical as Artificial Intelligence (AI) develops

VILAF (Vietnam) and Yoon & Yang (South Korea) have collaborated to launch a Vietnam-Korea practice unit in VILAF¡¯s offices, managed by Zunu Lee

Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains

Experts at the 14th Asia-Pacific ADR Conference in Seoul discussed enhancing transparency, efficiency and user experience in international arbitration

MoFo advised SoftBank on its USD5.4bn acquisition of ABB¡¯s robotics unit, with Freshfields advising ABB

BKL and K&L Gates advised SPC Group¡¯s Big Bite and Chipotle on a JV to launch the fast-casual brand in Asia

Lee & Ko appoints former chief prosecutor Hoo Gon Kim as managing partner and head of criminal defence

South Korea¡¯s LIN to merge with real estate-focused Daeji Law Firm; deal expected to close by end of September

Legal work in Asia's insurance sector is rising amid regulatory shifts and global disruptions

Architect Legal Advisory launches in Seoul, targeting foreign startups and entrepreneurs in South Korea          

Lee & Ko hires ex-judge Yun Seek Hahm, former GC of Woowa Brothers, to boost its corporate law practice

Legal experts discussed tech-driven changes at the 2025 Korea Legal-Tech Forum in Seoul

White & Case says Korean lawyers must now take a broader problem-solving approach, speaking at IHCF spring academy

Yulchon hires ex-army colonel Nan Hyung Kim as partner to boost its overseas defence industry team offerings

Daeryun, which is a Korean law firm established in 2018, has chosen New York as its first overseas office outside South Korea

Lee & Ko hires ex-labour minister Kyung Duk An (2021¨C22) as senior adviser to strengthen its labour practice

South Korea, the Philippines, and Taiwan are developing legal frameworks for renewable energy

Yoon & Yang expands by hiring three former judges to strengthen its litigation practice

Cleary Gottlieb will close its Beijing branch in July and merge with Hong Kong

LG CNS¡¯s KRW1.2 trillion IPO, South Korea¡¯s largest since 2022, was guided by Quartet of firms

South Korea's AI Basic Act, effective in 2026, balances innovation and regulation for law firms

IHCF names Australian lawyer with 16 years in global pharma as new president

Dentons Lee has hired senior attorney Eunjee Kim from Bae, Kim & Lee

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Kim & Chang and Yulchon have advised on an IMM consortium¡¯s USD2.04 billion full acquisition of South Korean waste treatment firm Ecorbit

Shin & Kim bolstered its financial regulatory team by adding new partner Seongkoo Cheong, a South Korean derivatives regulations expert

Yoon & Yang hires ex-deputy prosecutor general of South Korea¡¯s Supreme Prosecutors¡¯ Office, the firm tells ABLJ

In a digital era, AI reshapes our world, revolutionizing industries and societies

Drug pricing and reimbursement top the agenda in South Korea, while Japan is exploring the impact of digital technology on medical information

Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape

South Korean law firm Yoon & Yang has reinforced its antitrust and competition practice with the hiring of a former director of the Korea Fair Trade Commission, Lee Hee Jae

Growing awareness of the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards is pushing companies around the globe

With a South Korean committee for women arbitrators firmly in place, we seek expert views on the way forward for arbitration in the country

After opening a presence in South Korea in 2019, Shearman & Sterling plans to close its Seoul office ahead of its proposed merger with Allen & Overy

Ashurst and law firm HwaHyun has established a joint venture, which secured the Ministry of Justice¡¯s approval on 29 November 2022, to expand its outbound Korean practice

Choi Jong-ku, a former chairman of the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea, has joined Yoon & Yang as a special adviser in the Korean firm¡¯s banking and finance practice group

This article discusses opportunities for South Korean investors, along with a brief on the regulatory and legal regime governing investment

One of the most digitalised and advanced nations, South Korea has been transformed into a technological powerhouse thanks to large conglomerates and government efforts to leverage startups to create disruptive innovation

The In-House Counsel Forum (IHCF) of Korea signed an MoU with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) on 18 July to promote international arbitration as a preferred method of dispute resolution for resolving global disputes

South Korea¡¯s healthcare company SD Biosensor and South Korean private equity fund SJL Partners were advised by Paul Hastings in their definitive merger agreement

Intellectual property specialist Gordon Gao brought colleagues Sherry Yao, Zhang Xuting and Cassidy Guo with him from Fangda Partners to join King & Wood Mallesons as partners

The Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA) has moved into a new office in Seoul at 5 Yeongdong-daero 141-gil, Gangnam-gu, from its previous address at the Lawyers¡¯ Education and Culture Centre

Does the de minimis exemption help or hinder the CCI?

Hang Dongxia, board secretary at Huarui Bank, shares her strategies for working with external lawyers

The past decade has seen extraordinary growth in technological innovation

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched Regtech Knowledge Hub to heighten awareness of regulatory compliance in fintech-related fields and encourage the sharing of expertise

Herbert Smith Freehills has opened a construction and infrastructure disputes hub in Kuala Lumpur

Senior women lawyers across Asia describe their journeys to success and share words of wisdom for aspiring juniors in the profession. Vandana Chatlani reports

Aquila Acquisition Corporation became the first special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to list in Hong Kong

The country is at a crossroad as it seeks to define virtual assets within its regulation

A comparison of law on cryptocurrencies. As jurisdictions grapple with the undoubted risks and rewards, and whether to regulate, firms provide jurisdictional comparisons