Outbound Investment
"I felt that BKL had excellent knowledge on M&A, including contract negotiation. They easily made the seller understand what we wanted and needed throughout the whole M&A process."
- Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific
Overview
BKL has specialized practice teams in its offices within and outside Korea who are devoted to advising Korean clients on various legal needs that arise in the course of conducting business abroad. Our Outbound Investment Group has provided an array of services around the world, including services related to mergers and acquisitions of foreign entities, establishment of foreign entities, joint venture, alternative investment, real estate acquisition and development, investments in natural resources, and development of infrastructure and production plants.
Comprehensive Legal Services for Navigating Outbound Investment Challenges
Outbound investment or acquisition opportunities may present a variety of challenges to Korean companies and funds depending on the target jurisdiction, form of investment, and types of industries involved. Our Outbound Investment Group has assisted Korean clients not only in establishing entities abroad but has handled all aspects of legal matters necessary for the successful navigation, execution and completion of outbound investments.
In-depth Experience and Know-how in Representing Korean Investors
Our attorneys have vast experience in researching and advising clients on Korean and foreign laws and regulations related to foreign exchange, investment restrictions and licenses, financing, tax, antitrust and competition, labor and employment, real estate and development, among other areas. We assist clients form optimal investment structures and financing strategies based on our broad experience with various investment structures, which range from direct investment, joint venture, business collaboration, mergers and acquisitions to alternative investment. Our attorneys also support clients with virtually all processes required for implementing and executing such investment structures, such as drafting and preparing transactional documents, obtaining relevant authorizations and conducting due diligence and negotiations. Based on such extensive, first-hand experience, we have handled numerous major transactions on a global scale to support Korean companies’ expansion and growth abroad.
Wide Global Network and Presence
We have local offices across Asia and the Middle East (Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Yangon, Jakarta and Dubai) and we are the only Korean member of World Law Group, an invitation-only international network consisting of top tier law firms from over 50 jurisdictions. We collaborate efficiently with prestigious network and overseas offices to provide top legal advice that encompasses broad perspectives and expertise to best serve our clients seeking to expand overseas.
