Cross-Border Litigation

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Overview

Drawing upon its impressive record of handling landmark cases in Korea, BKL’s Cross-Border Litigation Practice is committed to finding the best possible legal solutions for both domestic and international clients in court proceedings in Korea and abroad. Our practice is led by former members of the judiciary in Korea and is uniquely placed in the Korean market to deliver results that matter for clients across all industries.

Strategic Management of Cross-Border Disputes

Companies in cross-border transactions and investments frequently find themselves embroiled in disputes across multiple jurisdictions. We are able to navigate around a complex and challenging dispute landscape by developing a unified strategy and solutions that meet the specific needs of each dispute in different jurisdictions. We work regularly with leading international and local law firms outside of Korea to provide a seamless service for our clients.

Multi-jurisdictional Experience and Expertise

Together with Korea-qualified litigators, BKL consists of experienced litigators qualified foreign jurisdictions including, the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Germany, India, China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam.

E-Discovery & Investigation

In the last few years, the scope of gathering and investigating electronic information and evidence has vastly expanded in cross-border litigation. BKL has the in-house know-how, infrastructure and legal specialists who can work with clients to obtain the best outcome in the electronic evidence gathering process: indeed, BKL is widely regarded for its handling of some of the most complex and challenging E-discovery processes and forensic investigations. In reflection of our expertise, many leading US law firms have come to us for advice for matters with a Korean nexus.

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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 a patent infringement lawsuit against a US-based bank facility company

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

Represented a domestic company in a lawsuit against a parts manufacturer based in Japan seeking damages caused by an unfair trade practice involving abuse of market dominance in supplying lens used for manufacturing of LEDs

Court Proceedings on behalf Korean Corporations in Foreign Jurisdictions

Represented a domestic duty free shop operator, who won the bid for a license to run a duty free shop at a foreign airport, in a lawsuit filed by a foreign duty free shop operator seeking damages  Represented a domestic bank facility company in a patent infringement lawsuit against a US-based bank facility company

Represented a domestic bank facility company in a patent infringement lawsuit against a US-based bank facility company

Represented a domestic institutional investor in a lawsuit against a foreign real estate investor seeking for a refund of a deposit

Represented a domestic home appliance manufacturer in a lawsuit against a US-based home appliance manufacturer seeking damages

Represented a domestic bank in a lawsuit filed by a bankrupt foreign investment bank seeking an injunction to prevent payment of purchase price

Represented a domestic airline in a lawsuit against the U.S. government seeking damages

Represented a domestic auto-part maker in a lawsuit filed by a foreign auto-part maker in a lawsuit seeking damages and an injunction to prevent distribution of parts concerned

Represented a domestic bank in a lawsuit filed by a litigation trustee of a bankrupt foreign company seeking damages

Represented a domestic bank in a lawsuit filed by minority shareholders of a bankrupt foreign company seeking damages

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

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

Represented a domestic construction company in a lawsuit against a Saudi Arabian public company seeking payment of construction costs

Represented a domestic guarantee company in a lawsuit filed by a construction company based in Italy seeking payment of performance guarantee insurance

Represented a domestic optical fiber manufacturer in a lawsuit filed by an optical cable manufacture based in Germany seeking damages

Court Proceedings on behalf of Foreign Companies in Korea

Represented a foreign hotel booking company in a lawsuit filed by a domestic consumer organization seeking injunctions of non-refundable terms to prevent and suspend the act of infringing the rights and interests of consumers

Represented a Philippines-based casino in a lawsuit with a domestic foreigner-only casino seeking confirmation of non-existence of a debt regarding tax liability on a commission of attracting customers, corporate income tax, etc.

Represented a Japan-based automaker in a lawsuit with car purchasers seeking restitution of unjust enrichment regarding manipulation of emissions test a Japan-based automaker in a lawsuit with car purchasers buyers seeking restitution of unjust enrichment regarding manipulation of emissions test

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