Cross-Border Litigation

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Overview

With unparalleled experience in cross-border litigation, BKL’s Cross-Border Litigation Practice Group delivers tailored legal solutions for both domestic and overseas clients in court proceedings within and outside Korea. Leveraging its worldwide network, the Group ensures that clients receive the highest quality of legal representation.

A Global Network for Successful Litigation Strategies

For corporations engaged in cross-border transactions and investments, litigation today extends far beyond domestic borders. To address these complexities, BKL has developed a “worldwide dispute resolution practice” focused on delivering solutions that meet clients’ ultimate needs on a global scale. In addition, BKL has cultivated and maintained a strong network of leading foreign law firms. This network facilitates the creation of robust, jurisdiction-specific strategies that maximize the likelihood of success while addressing the unique nuances of cross-border legal challenges.

Client-Tailored Services Backed by Extensive Experience

Cross-border litigation requires localized strategies that align with clients’ interests and optimize favorable outcomes. BKL brings together litigation experts with in-depth knowledge of legal systems in jurisdictions such as the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Germany, India, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. We represent clients in litigation procedures across these jurisdictions, in addition to our domestic practice in Korea. Our client-first approach ensures that every legal strategy is customized to meet individual objectives while addressing the unique challenges posed by each jurisdiction.

Technologically Advanced Legal Services

The expansion of electronic data in cross-border litigation has introduced new challenges in evidence collection and investigation. Anticipating these developments, BKL has built a robust foundation of infrastructure and expertise in e-discovery and forensic investigation. With advanced capabilities in handling electronic evidence and extensive experience in e-discovery processes, BKL has become the go-to partner for major U.S. law firms seeking e-discovery support in Korea. By combining cutting-edge technology with innovative legal strategies, we consistently deliver results that meet the demands of modern cross-border litigation, ensuring that clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Key Services

Court Proceedings on behalf of Korean Corporations in Foreign Jurisdictions

Providing pre-dispute consultation to plaintiffs and defendants in foreign court proceedings

Appointing and managing local legal counsel

Responding to discovery (E-discovery in U.S. lawsuits and forensic investigations)

Responding to investigations initiated by foreign regulatory agencies (e.g. U.S. DOJ, FTC, SEC)

Responding to investigations initiated by foreign economic regulatory agencies (e.g. U.S. Department of State, Department of the Treasury)

Court Proceedings on behalf of Foreign Corporations in Korea

Advising and representing foreign corporate clients in court proceedings in Korea Responding to discovery and investigations commenced by Korean courts, regulatory agencies and institutions (including forensic investigation)

Responding to discovery and investigations commenced by Korean courts, regulatory agencies and institutions (including forensic investigation)

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Representative Cases

Represented a domestic bank facility company in the case against the US-based bank facility company involving a patent infringement

Represented a domestic institutional investor in the case seeking the refund of deposit from a foreign real estate investor

Represented a domestic company in the case seeking damages from a Japanese parts manufacturer which arose out of unfair trade practice involving the abuse of market dominance in the course of supplying lens used for the manufacture of LEDs

Court Proceedings on behalf of Korean Corporations in Foreign Jurisdictions

Represented a domestic duty-free shop operator, who won the bid for a license to operate a duty-free shop at a foreign airport, in the case involving a foreign duty-free shop operator seeking damages

Represented a domestic bank facility company in the case against the US-based bank facility company involving a patent infringement

Represented a domestic institutional investor in the case seeking the refund of deposit from a foreign real estate investor

Represented a domestic home appliance manufacturer in the case seeking damages from a US-based home appliance manufacturer

Represented a domestic bank in the case where a bankrupt foreign investment bank sought an injunction to prohibit the payment of purchase price

Represented a domestic airline company in the case seeking damages from the U.S. government

Represented a domestic auto-part maker in the case where a foreign auto-part maker sought damages and an injunction prohibiting the distribution of auto parts concerned

Represented a domestic bank in the case involving the litigation trustee of a bankrupt foreign company seeking damages

Represented a domestic bank in the case involving minority shareholders of a bankrupt foreign company seeking damages

Represented a domestic architectural design company in a dispute against a foreign company over a joint venture agreement

Represented one of the largest domestic construction companies in a dispute against a foreign construction company over a share purchase agreement

Represented a domestic construction company in the case involving a Saudi Arabian public company seeking the payment of construction costs

Represented a domestic guarantee company in the case involving Italian construction company seeking the payment of performance guarantee insurance proceeds

Represented a domestic optical fiber manufacturer in the case involving a German optical cable manufacturer seeking damages

Court Proceedings on behalf of Foreign Companies in Korea

Represented a domestic manufacturer in the case seeking the affirmation of non-existence of a debt regarding redeemable preferred shares and invalidity of a resolution of a board of directors against a Hong Kong investment company based in the Virgin Islands

Represented a foreign hotel booking company in the case where a domestic consumers’ organization sought an injunction to prohibit and suspend the act of infringing upon the consumers’ rights and interests in connection with the non-refundable terms and conditions

Represented a Philippines-based casino operator in the case involving a domestic foreigner-only casino operator seeking the affirmation of non-existence of a debt regarding tax liability arising out of a commission of attracting customers and corporate income tax, etc.

Represented a Japan-based automaker in the case involving car purchasers seeking the restitution of unjust enrichment from the manipulation of emissions test

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