Since 2008, Jipyong has operated a Russia & Central Asia Team that offers specialized legal services covering Russia, Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia.
The Team has developed a robust network of partnerships with various professional groups, including international and local law firms, accounting firms, technical advisory companies, and consulting firms throughout Russia and Central Asia. This allows Jipyong to deliver prompt, precise, and customized legal advice tailored to our clients’ specific needs.
In April 2015, Jipyong established a strategic partnership with YUST, a renowned law firm in Russia, and set up a Korea Desk in Moscow. The Jipyong Moscow Office provides timely and effective legal advice for clients both in Russia & Central Asia and Korea, ensuring seamless collaboration and comprehensive support.
Key Practice Areas Close
- Establishment of local subsidiaries, branch offices and offshore SPC
- Foreign direct investment in Russia and transaction structure
- Joint venture and overseas M&A
- Natural resources development and energy industry
- Advice on SOC investment and various matters related to Project Finance
- Intellectual property rights including technology transfer and license agreement
- Liquidation/bankruptcy of overseas corporation
Experience Close
- Advised KOWEPO on establishing a holding company (JV) in Singapore and a local company in Russia
- Advised POSCO on establishing a local company and branch in Russia
- Advised POSCO DAEWOO CORPORATION in its acquisition of grain export terminal located at the Port of Nikolaev, Ukraine
- Advised Incheon Int’l Airport Corp. on exercise of put option and execution of share assignment agreement
- Advised Kookmin Bank on the sale of its equity in Bank CenterCredit, a Kazakhstani bank
- Advised POSCO International in its acquisition of grain export terminal located in Ukraine
- Conducted legal due diligence and provided relevant advices to KOWEPO regarding the acquisition of a Russian coal producing company
- Advised Daewoo International on the investment in Siberian forest resource development
- Advised Korea Investment & Securities on acquisition and operation of a coal mining company located in Far East, Russia
- Advised Kyeryong Construction Industrial on Russian laws on construction and real estate development
- Advised Samsung C&T Corporation on joining self-regulatory organizations (SRO) in Russian construction/design industry and acquiring licenses in Russia
- Advised a fund established by Consus Asset Management on the construction project of golf courses and hotels in Russian Far East
- Conducted a legal due diligence for and advised Meritz Asset Management on a real estate development company in Kazakhstan
- Advised on CJ4DX’s technology license agreement with a Russian theater operator
- Advised KG Inicis on execution of a master lease agreement with BAK of Russia
- Advised Korea Trade Insurance Corp. (K-Sure) on numerous insured accidents in Russia
- Advised the Ministry of Strategy and Finance of Korea on Korea Development Institute’s knowledge sharing project to share the experience in economic development for Primorsky Krai of Russian Far East
- Conducted the research ‘Russia’s Exit Strategy for Financial Crisis’ for Korea Legislation Research Institute
- Conducted the legal research on ‘Energy Resources Development Laws in Russia and Central Asia’ for the Ministry of Government Legislation
- Conducted the legal research on ‘Establishment and Operation of Corporations in Russian Federation’ for the Ministry of Government Legislation
- Advised a fund established by Consus Asset Management on the construction project of golf courses and hotels in Russian Far East
- Advised Kyeryong Construction Industrial on a warranty repair lawsuit in Russia
- Represented Hankook Tire Rus, LLC in a lawsuit for refund of advance payment following termination of agreement
- Represented Bank CenterCredit of Kazakhstan on liquidation of a branch office in Ukraine
- Represented KT in closing of the representative office in Moscow, Russia
- Represented POSCO RUS, LLC in liquidation
- Advised Taihan Electric Wire on labor-related disputes at the representative office in Russia
- Advised Hanwha System on personnel matters at the representative office in Russia
- Advised Orion International Europe, LLC on labor issues
[Incorporation and Operation of Affiliate]
[M&A]
[Resources & Energy Development Investment]
[Construction and Real Estate]
[Technology License & IP]
[Public and Research Institutes]
[Consultation on Litigation]
[Consultation on Corporate Wind-up]
[Consultation on Labor Matters]
