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South Korea is one of the greatest business and financial hubs in Asia-Pacific area. In particular, it is leading the future of high-tech industries on the global stage such as IT and semiconductors. Its capital city, Seoul is considered to be a place full of nimbleness and dynamism that rapidly changes itself to adapt ever changing market conditions.

As one of South Korea’s law firm with a long tradition, our practice has continuously grown and expanded to meet the evolving needs of our domestic and international clients. Dentons Lee (formerly, Lee International law office) offers a full range of legal services applicable to modern international business, including advice and representation in

• Finance
• Real Estate
• M&A
• General Corporate
• Antitrust and Fair Trade
• Health care
• Domestic and Foreign Litigation and International Arbitrations
• Labor
• Tax
• General Commercial
• Entertainment
• Customs
• International Trade Remedies
• Government Investigations
• Criminal Matters
• Intellectual Property

Dentons Lee understands technology like no other law firm and it uses that understanding and the experience of its seasoned professionals, a team of former judges, prosecutors, senior foreign professionals, supported by a large number of professionals who were former judicial law clerks and advisors to protect and promote the interests of its clients in Korea and abroad.

Additionally, Dentons Lee possesses the legal firepower needed to handle the broad range of legal services entrusted to the firm by the many Korean chaebols and multinational conglomerates who comprise its global Fortune 100 company clients. In 2020, global law firm Dentons and South Korea-based Lee International are forging business partnership to provide legal services under a new name of Dentons Lee.

Recognition

Attorney Sung-Ha Park was recognized as a "2025 Rising Star" by Legal Times

May 19, 2025

We're pleased to announce that Attorney Sung-Ha Park been recognized as a '2025 Rising Star' in the corporate law market by Legal Times.

WTR 1000 2025: Dentons’ lawyers among world’s leading trademark professionals

February 3, 2025

The World Trademark Review has highly ranked Dentons in the 2025 edition of WTR 1000 – the directory recognizing the world’s leading trademark legal services providers and practitioners. 

Dentons Lee Ranked in Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and Insurance by Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2025

January 16, 2025

Dentons Lee has been recognized as a ‘Leading Firm’ in the Real Estate (Tier 4) for three consecutive years. Additionally, this year, the firm achieved the milestone of being listed in the Dispute Resolution (Tier 3) as well.

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Insights

Offshore wind developments in Korea under new president Lee Jae-myung – legal update and outlook

July 3, 2025

South Korea: New administration under President Lee Jae-Myung is accelerating offshore wind development through comprehensive policy and legislative measures.

Senior Attorney Hailey Hye-In Jin's Column (April 2025): Are international schools a viable investment opportunity?

May 19, 2025

Hailey Hye-In Jin, Senior Attorney at Dentons Lee, contributed a column to Dealbook News in April 2025, offering insights into the legal structures and investment viability of international schools in Korea.

Ten ways to prepare for a potential recession

May 19, 2025

Recently, media has been filled with predictions of a potential recession. Whether or not a recession occurs, there is little doubt that the economy will be struggling this year and businesses should start planning now to protect themselves from an anticipated economic downturn. This article will discuss measures your business can take to help survive in the hard times that may be ahead this year.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Attorneys Seul-Ah Kim and David K. S. Oh Present Legal Strategies for International Expansion at the K-Beauty Global Growth Strategy Seminar

June 10, 2025

On May 29, Attorneys Seul-Ah Kim and David K. S. Oh of Dentons Lee were featured speakers at the K-Beauty Global Growth Strategy Seminar, co-hosted by Dentons Lee and Jangup Newspaper at COEX.

Senior Attorney Eunjee Kim presents on “7 Korean Labor Law Traps Every Global HR Leader Should Avoid”

June 5, 2025

On June 4, 2025, Eunjee Kim, Senior Attorney and Head of the Employment & Labor Practice at Dentons Lee, delivered a focused webinar titled “7 Korean Labor Law Traps Every Global HR Leader Should Avoid.”

Senior Foreign Attorney Bernard K. Ham delivers presentation on “Tailored Strategies for U.S. Market Entry” at KPBMA Webinar

June 4, 2025

Mr. Bernard K. Ham, Senior Foreign Attorney at Dentons Lee, was invited to speak at a webinar hosted by the Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Manufacturers Association (KPBMA) on strategies for entering the U.S. bio market. In his presentation, titled “Developing Tailored Strategies for the U.S. Market,”

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