General Corporate

Since its founding, HMP Law has provided responsive and accurate legal advice to a number of domestic and foreign corporate clients. Our Corporate Advisory Group is comprised of specialists who are able to advise on incorporation, restructuring, dissolution and liquidation, as well as other general matters arising in connection with the operation of a company including the meetings of shareholders and board of directors, execution of contracts, employment relationships, customer disputes, monopoly regulation and fair trade issues.

◆ Comprehensive advice on incorporation, restructuring, dissolution & liquidation of companies
◆ Advice on corporate governance issues including the composition and resolution of shareholders and the board of directors, nomination and dismissal of officers, etc.
◆ Advice on acquisition and disposal of shares
◆ Advice to foreign clients on direct investments through acquisition of a Korean company or establishment of a subsidiary, branch of representative office
◆ Advice to Korean clients on outbound investments including establishment of subsidiaries, etc., in other countries
◆ Preparation and review of various agreements necessary for business operations
◆ Proposal of solutions in respect of disputes arising from general business operations
◆ Advice on licensing and permit conditions
◆ Provide foreign exchange regulatory advice
◆ Specialist advice on other corporate management matters including fair trade, employment, antitrust, trade secrets, etc.

The Lawyer in Charge

Key Performance

  • Regularly prepare, review and revise a number of shareholders’ agreements

  • Advised a telecommunications company on the implementation of revised operation and management structures following privatization

  • Advised multinational corporations on changes to the shareholder composition of Korean companies

  • Advised listed companies on the proxy fights for voting rights and holding of shareholders’ meetings

  • Advised listed companies on defense against hostile takeover

  • Advised on the merger of listed companies

  • Represented numerous foreign investors in inbound investments

  • Advised on the IPO of a camera phone manufacturer

  • Advised on the establishment of a venture capital fund

  • Advised on the incorporation of a satellite broadband technology company

  • Advised on foreign direct investment in respect of a strategic investment in a next-generation battery manufacturer

  • Advised on the establishment, licensing, etc., of academic-industry partnerships

  • Advised foreign venture capital fund in connection with an investment in a Korean semiconductor company

  • Advised on a dispute related to union membership criteria for an automobile manufacturer

  • Advised on the liquidation of a multinational baby food manufacturer

  • Provided comprehensive consulting services in connection with the retirement policies of a large conglomerate (for employees of its manufacturing plants)

  • Provided corporate restructuring advice to a listed heavy industries company

  • Advised on a joint venture between a Korean theme park operator and a foreign licensor

  • Advised on joint venture through divestiture between a Spanish airline reservation systems operator and a Korean airline company

  • Advised a strategic investor in connection with the purchase of shares in a Korean mobile phone manufacturer

  • Advised on the disposal of shares in multiple foreign joint ventures of a Korean automobile manufacturer

  • Advised a U.S. entertainment company on the formation of a joint venture

  • Advised on the establishment of a joint venture between a foreign cable TV broadcaster and a Korean company

  • Advised a number of Korean pharmaceutical companies on foreign direct investment, production of medical devices, and conducted due diligence on distributors

  • Advised a display manufacturer in attracting investment

  • Advised numerous foreign companies (including Finland, and Denmark) on strategic alliances, execution of joint venture agreements, incorporation of partnerships, etc.

  • Advised on holding company structures and inbound investment implications for a domestic cable television network

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