Civil & Commercial Litigation in Korea | English-Speaking Attorneys for International Clients
While businesses rely on the predictability that contracts ostensibly offer, any number of factors – including mutual failure of the parties to understand their legal obligations – can lead to misunderstandings and ultimately disputes between businesses or between a business and its customers.
Premier Litigation and Dispute Resolution in Seoul
At Law Firm LKB & PS LLC, English-speaking attorney Kristen Lee delivers sophisticated, results-driven civil and commercial litigation services to international corporations, multinational entities, and high-net-worth clients operating in or facing disputes in Korea.
With extensive trial and appellate experience in complex cross-border matters (previously as founding partner of Lee & Lee Law Firm), Kristen provides strategic counsel that combines deep knowledge of Korean civil procedure with a global perspective, focusing on efficient resolution while protecting broader commercial interests.
We represent clients in high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution across a broad range of industries, from initial risk assessment through enforcement of judgments.
Why Global Clients Choose Kristen Lee
- Fluent English Advocacy: Precise, confidential communication throughout contentious proceedings, ensuring seamless coordination with international counsel
- Strategic Cross-Border Expertise: Tailored approaches to disputes involving foreign parties, multi-jurisdictional enforcement, and regulatory implications
- Proven Litigation Success: Track record of favorable outcomes in trials, appeals, mediations, and arbitrations, with emphasis on business-minded solutions and cost efficiency
Core Civil & Commercial Litigation Services
- Drafting, negotiation, and review of commercial agreements
- Purchase and sales contracts
- Service and business contracts
- Employment agreements and disputes
- Business transactions and related litigation
- Civil disputes between international entities
- Appeals and higher court proceedings
- Mediation and domestic/international arbitration
- Real estate and construction litigation
- Enforcement of foreign judgments and awards
Strategic Dispute Resolution for Complex Matters
We prioritize early case evaluation, innovative strategies, and technology-assisted advocacy to navigate Korea’s judicial system effectively, whether pursuing aggressive litigation or discreet settlement.