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Foreign Law Advisory

Atlas Legal is Korea’s sole member firm of ADVOC (International Network of Independent Law Firms), a global network that admits only rigorously vetted law firms in 80+ countries as members. We connect Korean clients with trusted local counsel without the difficulty of finding a reliable overseas firm on their own. We also collaborate with Lex Africa, a network of leading African law firms, and JTJB International Lawyers, a Singapore-based international legal network.

Clients consult with Atlas Legal in Korea, and we manage all communication, coordination, and cost management with local counsel on their behalf. Foreign law advisory, overseas litigation, international contract drafting and review, outbound investment advisory, and overseas debt collection — the full range of international legal services, handled as a one-stop service from Korea.

The Managing Partner holds an LL.M. from the University of California, Davis, School of Law and draws on extensive experience in international transactions and cross-border disputes to provide an integrated strategy centered on the Korean law perspective in matters where Korean and foreign law intersect.

Services

Foreign Law Advisory

Expert advisory on local foreign investment law, company law, tax law, labor law, and IP law for overseas business activities. Accurate local law review through ADVOC member firm collaboration

Overseas Litigation

When disputes arise overseas, we collaborate with ADVOC local counsel to conduct litigation. Clients manage matters from Korea and receive detailed reports on litigation strategy and progress

International Contract Drafting & Review

Drafting and review of international commercial contracts, JV agreements, license agreements, distribution agreements, and M&A contracts. Focused review of governing law, dispute resolution, and force majeure clauses

Outbound Investment Advisory

Advisory on overseas subsidiary formation, joint ventures, cross-border M&A, and branch office establishment. Comprehensive review of local permits, tax incentives, investment structure, and repatriation of funds

Overseas Debt Collection

When overseas counterparties fail to pay, we coordinate with local counsel to manage the full process — demand letters, negotiation, litigation, and enforcement proceedings

ADVOC · Lex Africa · JTJB Network

ADVOC (80+ countries), Lex Africa (across Africa), JTJB International Lawyers (Asia-Pacific) — three complementary networks connecting clients with vetted local counsel worldwide

When You Need Foreign Law Advisory

  • Entering into a contract with an overseas counterparty: English-language contracts are often drafted under foreign law standards that may be unfavorable to Korean parties — governing law, jurisdiction, and dispute resolution clauses require careful review.
  • An overseas counterparty fails to pay: A debt collection strategy under local law is required. Statutes of limitations and enforcement procedures vary significantly by country.
  • Establishing a subsidiary or making an investment overseas: A comprehensive review of local foreign investment law, company law, and tax law is needed to design the optimal investment structure.
  • A dispute or litigation arises overseas: Finding a reliable local firm directly is time-consuming, costly, and difficult to verify. ADVOC connects you with pre-vetted local counsel.
  • Entering Africa, Asia, or other emerging markets: The less familiar the market, the more critical a trusted local network becomes. Lex Africa (Africa), JTJB International Lawyers (Asia-Pacific), and ADVOC member firms provide coverage.
  • A matter involves both Korean law and foreign law simultaneously: An integrated strategy that accounts for both legal systems is essential — Atlas Legal covers the Korean side while local ADVOC counsel handles the foreign jurisdiction.

Representative Matters

Overseas Advisory

Romanian company acquisition advisory — collaborated with ADVOC local counsel in Romania to handle Romanian subsidiary formation, real estate acquisition, and related legal issues

International Contract

Korea-Singapore JV agreement review — collaborated with Singapore ADVOC member firm to review the JV structure under local law, select governing law, and design dispute resolution provisions

Foreign Law Advisory

Korean law advisory for an expatriate CEO — briefed parent company legal team in English on Korean labor and commercial law, analyzed differences from home jurisdiction law, issued English legal opinion letters

Debt Collection

Overseas debt collection — coordinated with ADVOC local counsel to send demand letters, conduct negotiations, and proceed with local litigation, resulting in full debt recovery

Outbound Advisory

Vietnamese subsidiary formation for a Korean company — coordinated with ADVOC Vietnam member firm for a comprehensive review of local foreign investment law, permits, and tax incentives