Dowoo Hwasan Attorneys & Counselors is a premier corporate and litigation firm in South Korea that specializes in cross-border M&A, international litigation and arbitration, finance, insurance, distribution, franchising and licensing, and employment and labor matters. The firm combines foreign attorneys with AmLaw 100 experience and highly regarded Korean counsel to deliver integrated teams capable of handling high profile matters for domestic and multinational clients. This depth of experience enables Dowoo Hwasan to provide practical, cost effective guidance on complex transactions and disputes across borders.

Dowoo Hwasan has earned a reputation for ethical practice, client focus and rigorous execution. The organization emphasizes industry expertise, clear communication and a results oriented approach, ensuring clients understand options and risks while moving matters forward efficiently. Its client service model leverages multidisciplinary teams, seamless collaboration across practice groups, and a commitment to achieving business objectives with integrity and transparency.

Its practice areas span Corporate and Commercial, Banking and Finance, Employment and Labor, Insurance, and Lawsuits and Disputes, with teams designed to coordinate strategy across jurisdictions and industry sectors. Dowoo Hwasan supports clients from startups to multinationals, guiding corporate governance, financing, workforce matters, coverage disputes and complex litigation with practical problem solving and sustained partner involvement.

About 법무법인 도우화산 | Dowoo Hwasan Attorneys & Counselors
Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Employment & Labor
Insurance
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Dowoo Hwasan's corporate and commercial practice handles cross-border M&A and investment, international litigation and arbitration, and related corporate governance, licensing and distribution matters through integrated teams of foreign and Korean attorneys to deliver practical, cost effective solutions for complex transactions and disputes.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Banking & Finance

Dowoo Hwasan provides rapid counsel on lending, cross-border financing, risk management and regulatory compliance for banks and borrowers, leveraging AmLaw and Korean firm experience to navigate sophisticated financing arrangements and multi jurisdictional transactions.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management

Employment & Labor

Led by seasoned labor lawyers, the team offers practical compliance guidance, dispute resolution and representation in wage and hour issues, employment contracts and workforce restructuring, with a focus on minimizing disruption and achieving sustainable outcomes for clients.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Insurance

The insurance practice counsels insurers and insureds on regulatory compliance, policy drafting, claims, risk transfer and coverage disputes, drawing on deep experience from large domestic and international firms to deliver effective risk management strategies.
Bad Faith Insurance
Health insurance
Insurance Defense
Insurance Fraud
Life Insurance
Marine Insurance
Property Insurance
Reinsurance

Lawsuits & Disputes

Dowoo Hwasan's litigation and dispute resolution team handles complex civil and commercial disputes, domestic and cross border litigation and arbitration, delivering efficient case management and objective, outcome driven strategies.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

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