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Law Practice

Mar. 22, 2012

South Korea shows no shortage of law firm suitors

The race to set up shop in South Korea is on, with several U.S. law firms applying for licenses to open offices in Seoul, including Los Angeles-based firms Paul Hastings LLP and Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP.


By Kevin Lee


Daily Journal Staff Writer


The race to set up shop in South Korea is on.


Law firm leaders had been preparing to move into the capital city of Seoul well before the United States and South Korea sewed up their free trade agreement - enacted this month - that included provisions that allow U.S. firms to open offices and advise clients on U.S. and international law.


Now, several U.S. law firms have applied for licenses with...

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