K&L Gates LLP Foreign Legal Consultant Office in Seoul provides global cross-border legal counsel to Korean and multinational clients. The Seoul office first opened in 2012, building on the firm’s long history of assisting global Korean clients with sophisticated commercial transactions, resolving regulatory issues, prosecuting and defending complex disputes, and advising multinational operations in Korea and beyond. The team blends deep knowledge of Korean business practices with Western legal training and standards to help clients access foreign markets and manage cross-border risk.
K&L Gates Korea practice has earned recognition for its cross-border capabilities and leadership within Korea's foreign law firm community. The firm operates as part of a fully integrated global platform with offices across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. In 2020, Korea-based partner Eric Yoon was elected President of the Foreign Law Firm Association of Korea, underscoring the firm’s prominence and commitment to client service in Korea. The firm has also received regional acclaim from industry observers for its foreign law capabilities in Korea during 2023-2025.
The firm’s Korea practice emphasizes close collaboration with colleagues in other K&L Gates offices and with local Korean counsel firms to deliver integrated solutions across jurisdictions. The Seoul team serves domestic clients seeking access to foreign markets and foreign companies operating in Korea, addressing transactional, regulatory, and dispute resolution needs with the resources and reach of the global platform.
