Korean Legal Counsel

Korean Litigation, IP Enforcement & International Disputes.

Practical Korean counsel for overseas companies, international law firms, and intellectual property owners. We represent clients in litigation, arbitration, IP enforcement, investigations, and cross-border disputes throughout Korea.

IP EnforcementTrademark · Copyright · Unfair Competition
Commercial LitigationContracts · Corporate · Korean Courts
International ArbitrationCross-Border Disputes · Arbitration
Immigration SupportE-7 · E-9 · Foreign Workforce
Why SANM

Trusted Korean counsel for international clients.

We assist foreign companies, international law firms, and intellectual property owners with litigation, arbitration, intellectual property enforcement, immigration, and cross-border legal matters in Korea.

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English-Speaking Team

Direct communication in English throughout litigation, arbitration, intellectual property, and immigration matters.

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Responsive Communication

Timely updates, practical advice, and clear communication throughout each stage of the matter.

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Korean Litigation Experience

Experience representing clients in civil, commercial, intellectual property, and criminal proceedings before Korean courts.

04

IP Enforcement Expertise

Extensive experience in trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and online infringement enforcement.

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International Arbitration Experience

Experience supporting international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution involving Korean parties and assets.

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Immigration & Foreign Workforce Support

Immigration support for employers and foreign workers, including visa issuance, workplace changes, status changes, and stay extensions.

Practice Areas

Our practice areas.

We assist international clients with litigation, arbitration, intellectual property enforcement, immigration, and cross-border legal matters throughout Korea.

01 — IP

Intellectual Property Enforcement

Trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and online infringement matters — from warning letters and criminal complaints to civil litigation and customs enforcement.

Trademark · Copyright · Unfair competition
02 — Litigation

Commercial Litigation & Arbitration

Representation in Korean courts and arbitral proceedings involving commercial, corporate, contractual, and cross-border disputes.

Courts · Arbitration · Enforcement
03 — Cross-border

International & Cross-Border

Korean local counsel services for foreign companies, international law firms, and investors involved in disputes, investigations, and multi-jurisdiction matters.

Local counsel · Investors · Global firms
04 — Immigration

Foreign Worker Immigration

Immigration support for foreign workers and employers, including visa issuance, registration, workplace changes, and stay extension.

Visa issuance · Registration · Stay extension
How We Work

How we handle your Korean matter.

We assess the matter, develop a practical legal strategy, prepare the necessary documentation, and represent our clients before Korean courts, arbitral tribunals, government agencies, and immigration authorities as required.

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Review & Legal Strategy

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Document Preparation

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Filing & Representation

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Resolution & Follow-Up

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