Our law firm has worked with foreign clients of all shapes and sizes doing business in Korea. Surprisingly, we see many of the same issues with our multinational clients as with our SME clients, so we drafted this post. TOP TEN ERRORS OF COMPANIES IN THE KOREA MARKET Am I missing anything? Sean Hayes Sean Hayes is the first non-Korean attorney to have worked for the Korean court system (Constitutional Court of Korea) and one of the first non-Koreans to be a regular member of a Korean law
Continue readingCategory: Korean Debtor/Creditor
IPG Legal Expert Opinions on Korean Law for Foreign Courts and Law Firms
As complex cross-border litigation, arbitration, and international transactions continue to increase in Korea, foreign courts and overseas counsel are frequently required to apply or assess Korean law and the Korean legal system. In such cases, accurate and nuanced interpretation of Korean statutes, judicial precedent, and regulatory practice is essential. IPG Legal regularly works with foreign lawyers and courts to provide expert opinions on matters governed by Korean law. We often appear in court and provide legal opinions worldwide. The Role of Korean Law Expert Opinions in Cross-Border
Continue readingHow to Enforce a Foreign Judgment in Korean Courts?
If you have obtained a favorable judgment from a foreign court (court not in Korea), but the defendant is a Korean individual or company with assets in Korea, it is, typically, essential to enforce the judgment in Korea. This requires localizing the foreign judgment through a process called the “Execution of Judgment” under Korea’s Civil Execution Act: Article 27. For an articleon filing a lawsuit for a debt in Korea see: How Foreign Companies and Individuals can Collect Debts in Korea. In general, to enforce a foreign
Continue readingTop 100 Korean Lawyers & Legal Consultants in Korea
Sean Hayes, an attorney for the Top Korean Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year was rated by LawAsia, one of the leading peer-reviewed publications in Asia, as a Top 100 Lawyer in Korea. Sean Hayes is one of the only non-Korean attorneys on this Korean Lawyer “A-list” and the only non-Korean that was on the list each year the list was published. Sean Hayes is the first non-Korean attorney to have worked for the Korean court system (Constitutional Court of Korea) and one of the first
Continue readingCollecting an Unpaid Invoice from a Korean Bankrupt Debtor
The number of bankruptcy and rehabilitation filings in Korea is on the rise. The last creditor to be paid is, typically, the foreign company. We receive emails, on nearly a weekly basis, from companies and individuals attempting to collect commercial debts in Korea. Many of these creditors are not aware that the Korean debtor has filed for bankruptcy or is experiencing financial difficulties. Before Engaging in a Relationship with a Korean Company 1. Before engaging in any work or giving a Korean company money – please do
Continue readingGuide to Winding-Up/Closing a Korea-based Company: Korean Company Liquidation Procedure
Any business in Korea that is registered as a corporation must wind up/liquidate the company to legally close the business in Korea. Many companies, however, choose to forgo this step thinking that no repercussions will be felt. This belief is far from the reality. I know a pending case that has led to prosecutions, a lawsuit of a related company, and a tax audit of an individual shareholder. For an article on Korean Bankruptcy, please see: Korean Bankruptcy Law. For an article on establishing a company in
Continue readingForce Majeure Jurisprudence in the Republic of Korea
Korea has recently been affected by typhoons and severe flooding caused by the heaviest rainfall in centuries. These issues led to the loss of life, property, business and the livelihood of many individuals. Many alleged defaulting/breaching parties to an agreement have claimed Force Majeure as a defense to non-performance of contractual obligations. A Korean court recognized Force Majeure Event offers relief to the alleged defaulting/breaching party, in Korea, if the party fulfils the legal requirements noted below. Force Majeure Defined under Korean Law Force Majeure provides a
Continue readingTop Law Firms in Korea for English-Speaking Clients According to 10 Magazine
We are proud to note that 10 Magazine listed us in an article titled 10 Lawyers in Seoul for English-Speaking Expats in Korea. IPG is listed under the title Large/International Law Firms. Thanks for the mention 10 Magazine. We love your work. IPG Legal and many of our lawyers were listed as top attorneys by numerous legal rating services and magazines. Sean Hayes was, also, rated a top 100 Attorney. To learn more about IPG Legal please check out our website at: IPG Legal. The article by 10
Continue readingGarnishing Wages in Korea: Collection of Debts in Korea
I received a call from a friend asking about information concerning collecting on a personal debt. He loaned money to a “friend” and the friend never made a payment on the loan. I advised one of the ways to encourage payment is via garnishing wages. Korea has an effective and efficient method of garnishing wages. In Korea, after a judgment or order to pay by a court, a plaintiff can collect on an unpaid debt through garnishing wages. Garnishing of wages is normally the best way to
Continue readingDebtor’s Liability to New Owner after Transfer of Business and Trade Name
A developer recently contacted IPG Legal concerning a dispute with a supplier of building materials. The developer purchased building materials from a supplier with payment to be forwarded 30-days after receipt of the materials. This is a common practice when a supplier has a long-term relationship with a developer, provides a consistent flow of supplies to a developer, and the developer is solvent. Here comes the problem. The supplier was sold and the business and trade name was transferred to a new owner. The problem arose when
Continue reading
You must be logged in to post a comment.