Greenberg Traurig is an international law firm with 45 offices across the globe. The firm’s Korea practice is based in Seoul with English- and Korean-speaking attorneys and regularly advises Korean, US and other international clients with respect to both inbound and outbound matters. Apart from South Korea, the firm also has other offices in Asia including Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has the capabilities and experience to guide businesses through every stage of international business. Key capabilities include capital markets, banking and financial services, insurance, blockchain and digital assets.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Hanwha Life Insurance, BNP Paribas, Korea Development Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation and UBS AG.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the firm has been very active in the capital markets. The team often advised issuers and underwriters in relation to bond/note issues. It is worth mentioning that the firm has advised on the first tier II subordinated sustainability security by a Korean life insurance company and the first international bond offering by Hyundai Heavy Industries during the 2022 to 2023 research cycle.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
$750 million tier II subordinated sustainability securities by Hanwha Life Insurance.
$300 million notes offering by Hyundai Heavy Industries.
SFr100 million notes offering by Korea National Oil Corporation.
