Jipyong provides specialized legal services for Korean companies expanding into the Oceania market, including Australia and New Zealand. Jipyong’s Oceania Team is composed of professionals who are licensed in both countries, assisting Korean companies to successfully enter the Oceania market based on its in-depth understanding of the legal and business landscape of the regions.
Oceania is recognized as an attractive investment destination due to its abundant resources, stable economies, and innovative technologies. Therefore, many Korean companies are actively expanding into various sectors, including mining, energy, agriculture, IT, bio, tourism, and more.
Jipyong offers comprehensive legal advice on various forms of investment, including M&A, joint ventures, and project financing. Jipyong also provides full legal support for business operations, including local incorporation, licensing, labor management, contract negotiations, intellectual property protection, environmental compliance, and other essential services.
Through Jipyong’s established network of experts in the Oceania region, Jipyong maintains close collaborations with leading law firms, accounting firms, and consulting companies in Australia and New Zealand. This enables Jipyong to provide our clients with up-to-date insights into local laws and business practices, delivering efficient, strategic legal services tailored to their specific needs.
Key Practice Areas Close
- Incorporation of local entity, joint ventures and strategic alliances
- M&A and acquisition of shares
- Project finance and SOC
- Real estate development
- Natural resources development
- Capital markets
- Advice on various international agreements
- Consultation on inheritance and family business succession
- Litigation and arbitration, dispute resolution
Experience Close
- Advised POSCO and STX in their acquisition of shares in Roy Hill Holdings
- Advised POSCO on its acquisition of equity and investment in iron ore and rare earth resources in Australia
- Advised a Korean steel company on the acquisition of shares in a mine in Victoria, Australia
- Advised a Korean investor on a lawsuit filed at the Australian Federal Court in relation to the investment in an oil shale mine in Australia
- Represented Korea Mineral Resources in its acquisition of the shares of an Australian resource-related listed company
- Advised a Korean company on a litigation against General Motors Australia
- Advised Fast Future Brands, an Australian company, on its listing on the Korea Exchange (KRX)
- Represented Mirae Asset MAPS Asset Management in its acquisition of stake in a toll road project in Victoria, Australia
- Advised Podotree Inc., a content business subsidiary of Kakao Corp., on investment from Anchor Equity Partners, a global investment firm
- Advised on exclusive sales agency agreements for medical devices and medicines executed by each state of Australia
- Prepared the Guide Book on Investment in Australia (2016) published by the Ministry of Justice of Korea
- Advised on a project financing for the development of multi-use apartment building in New Zealand
