Korea Group
Korean investment in the Middle East and North Africa is growing, with State visits between the nations boosting co-operation and business opportunities even further. Al Tamimi & Company is the only law firm to offer specialist legal advice and support to Korean companies across the MENA region.
Our Korean clients consistently choose us for our legal expertise, complemented by our proficiency in the Korean language and a deep understanding of Korean culture and business practices. With the largest team of Korean legal professionals in the region, including the only Korean lawyer having a permanent residency in Saudi Arabia, our Korea Group supports clients throughout the execution of their entire matter.
Our Korean clients appreciate our close links with governments across the MENA region. With long-standing excellent relationships with regulators and authorities, our advice is always practical, allowing our clients to achieve their objectives.
Our Korea Group lawyers also have close ties with the Korean government, including as Special Advisors to the Korean Embassy/Consul General in UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Qatar. We also provide counsel to Korean government-owned entities on a broad spectrum of issues.
We provide comprehensive legal assistance across the entire business life cycle. For Korean companies venturing into the MENA region, we offer guidance on establishing and expanding their business with the most effective structures. As these companies grow, we continue to support their legal requirements, including commercial arrangements for joint ventures and local licensing matters.
In the event of legal challenges, our Korea Group collaborates with Al Tamimi’s leading dispute resolution lawyers, offering services in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Our Arabic-speaking litigators, who have rights of audience in all ten jurisdictions where Al Tamimi operates, ensure robust support for clients in any dispute.
Moreover, we have an in-depth understanding of the industries in which our Korean clients operate, including energy and resources, construction, defense, retail, TMT, healthcare and life sciences, financial services, and shipping, aviation, and logistics.
Omar OmarPartner, Head of Transport & Insurance and Korea Groupo.omar@tamimi.com
Jiwon HaSenior Counsel, Korea Group Leadj.ha@tamimi.com
Hyungmin (James) SongSenior Associate, Korea Grouph.song@tamimi.com
