Stephenson Harwood LLP Foreign Legal Consultant Office in Korea acts as the local representative of the international law firm Stephenson Harwood, delivering cross-border legal support to clients active in the Korean market. The office leverages the broader firm’s international experience to advise on complex transactional, regulatory and dispute matters that involve Korean law or business interests in Korea.

The practice is recognized for advising international corporates, financial institutions and project sponsors on transactions that span multiple jurisdictions. The office draws on industry-focused teams to handle matters in banking and finance, corporate transactions, energy and technology sectors, providing pragmatic solutions tailored to the commercial and regulatory realities of the Korean market.

Client service emphasizes responsive, commercially minded advice from multijurisdictional teams working with local counsel and in-house client departments. The office positions itself to support foreign clients entering Korea and Korean clients pursuing cross-border projects, focusing on clear communication, coordinated project management and timely delivery of legal outcomes.

About Stephenson Harwood LLP Foreign Legal Consultant Office
Practice areas
Banking & Finance
Corporate & Commercial
Lawsuits & Disputes
Energy, Environment & ESG
Media, Technology and Telecoms

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Banking & Finance

Advises lenders, borrowers and arrangers on cross-border financing, syndicated loans, project finance and debt restructuring involving Korean counterparties. The office assists with negotiation of facility documentation, regulatory compliance and security enforcement mechanics to ensure financing structures function across jurisdictions.
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

Corporate & Commercial

Supports mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations and commercial contracting for clients operating between Korea and other jurisdictions. The practice focuses on transactional execution, due diligence, corporate governance and negotiation of commercial agreements to align legal outcomes with clients’ business objectives.
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

Lawsuits & Disputes

Handles international commercial litigation and arbitration matters with connections to Korea, coordinating strategy with local counsel and overseas teams. Services include dispute assessment, procedural strategy, enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitration awards, and pragmatic settlement advice aimed at minimizing disruption to clients’ operations.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Climate Change Law
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Energy Regulatory Law
Water Law
Mining Law

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Advertising and Marketing
Biotechnology
Cyber Law, Data Privacy and Data Protection
Fintech
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Outsourcing
Technology Transactions
Telecommunications and Broadcast
Sports Law
E-commerce & Internet Law
Space Law
Data Center & Digital Infrastructure

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