Jipyong's Central & South America Team is comprised of experts in finance, M&A and foreign investment. Jipyong has alliances with leading law firms in Brazil, and we are part of a close-knit network that includes the Korean embassy in Brazil, governmental organizations such as KOTRA (Korean Trade-Investment Association), the Korea Chamber of Commerce in Brazil, and leading local businesses in Central and South America to provide legal advice on business in the region.
Key Practice Areas Close
- Foreign direct investment
- Investment permits and establishment of companies
- Joint Venture Agreements
- M&A and legal due diligence on acquisition of shares
- Construction and development and sale of real estate
- Natural resources development, SOC and Project Finance
- Finance and Securities
- Operation of local entities and organizational changes
Experience Close
- Advised a Brazilian medical device company established by a Korean company
- Advised a Korean general insurance company on the matters related to reinsurance in Brazil
- Advised a Brazilian company on the equity investment to a Korean company
- Advised a Korean fund on a waste treatment and power generation facilities project in Brazil
- Advised Hyundai Corp. on the tax issues regarding its Brazilian subsidiary
- Represented Hyundai Corp. in a local trade dispute
- Represented a Brazilian trade company in a dispute with a Korean garment manufacturing company
- Represented Energy and Mineral Resources Development Association of Korea in researching Brazilian laws governing resources and SOC business to find connection for further collaboration between the two countries
- Advised a Korean logistics company on establishing its presence in Brazil
- Advised on the legal and tax issues for introduction of Brazilian private equity fund (FIP) into the Korean market
- Conducted a due diligence on a Brazilian corporation for a major Korean corporation with regard to an M&A
- Represented a major Korean corporation in its entry into the Brazilian shipping market
- Represented the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs in researching Peru’s waste treatment system with regard to the global infrastructure fund
- Conducted feasibility studies on the Korean GENCOs’ projects in Ecuador
- Conducted a legal due diligence on the LED/IPP project solicited by the Ecuadorian government for Korea South-East Power
- Advised a Korean technology company on a matter related to Brazilian visa
