Russia / Ukraine / CIS
"The BKL team consists of experienced professionals who have strong responsibilities and persistency to bring the result demanded by the client. They continue trying to think out of box, gathering ideas, and deep-dive into details."
- Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific
Overview
BKL provides a “one-stop” service on legal issues encountered by Korean companies investing or doing business in the CIS region including Russia and Ukraine. BKL offers full-service legal solutions that range from advice for Korean companies on cross-border investment and transactions in the CIS region to general advisory services on their day-to-day operation issues including corporate legal affairs, deals, tax, human resources and labor, data protection, compliance, antitrust and competition, and intellectual property. Further, BKL also represents clients in international disputes and global trade issues (including sanctions). BKL’s CIS Group consists of dedicated attorneys who are poised to provide optimal legal services by leveraging their work experience in each CIS region and the utilizing the close network of local law firms they have developed through a long time.
Proven Advisory Track Record
BKL is widely recognized for its outstanding expertise and extensive experience in advising not only Korean companies investing in the CIS region including Russia and Ukraine, but also multinational corporations in business relationship with Korean companies. We provide appropriate solutions based on advisory track record on businesses and transactions between Korean and CIS partners and representative experience in complex disputes and lawsuits faced by multinational corporations.
Close and Strong Teamwork
BKL’s professionals provide solutions derived from extensive experience in complex legal issues including regulations on the operation and investment of companies in Korea and abroad. BKL’s Russia/Ukraine/CIS Group work closely with such professionals to provide the best legal services that suit the needs of our clients.
International Trade & Customs
BKL’s professionals have long accumulated experience and expertise in advising clients on various international trade and customs issues that arise from transactions with companies in the CIS region. In particular, we provide comprehensive advisory services on various issues related to trade and sanctions arising from the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Overseas Construction & Energy
BKL has provided a wide range of legal advisory services on diverse construction projects performed by Korean construction companies in the CIS region. In particular, we have reinforced our advisory capabilities and built a closer network with local law firms to provide optimal legal services in connection with construction projects in Russia and Ukraine and an array of power plant projects in the CIS region.
International Dispute
Upholding to its recognition as a pioneer in international arbitration practice in Asia, BKL’s International Dispute practice group continues to be ranked as a top-tier law firm by prestigious journals. In particular, BKL has built a track record on successfully resolving various overseas construction disputes and international trade disputes, furthering its commitment to delivering best results in diverse international disputes.
