Amid the growing tensions of the New Cold War between the U.S. and China, global supply chains and investments are increasingly shifting toward Southeast Asia and India. As a result, India is emerging as a key hub for manufacturing and IT technology, offering a viable alternative to China. For Korean companies, India is rapidly becoming an indispensable market, and in the coming years, it will play a crucial role for Korean businesses looking to expand their overseas operations.
In India, well-established companies are already present in key industries such as automotive, electronics, and finance, and there is a growing demand for legal services related to the establishment of new entities, acquisition of licenses, formation of joint ventures, and other corporate matters. In response, Jipyong has built a robust network with Indian law firms of various sizes and specializations. Leveraging the extensive overseas experience of our attorneys and the local expertise of foreign attorneys in India, Jipyong provides reliable, efficient, and transparent legal services. Our diverse experience in the Indian market enables us to effectively meet the specific needs of our clients.
Jipyong has gained significant understanding in Indian law and legal framework, being the first and largest Korean law firm to establish a local office in Myanmar, a geographically close neighbor that shares same legal root with India, since 2012. With extensive experience in India, Jipyong is well-positioned to navigate the Indian legal market, which opened in 2023. We are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely legal services to clients looking to enter or invest in India, a market that is set to become vital for Korea in the coming years.
In India, well-established companies are already present in key industries such as automotive, electronics, and finance, and there is a growing demand for legal services related to the establishment of new entities, acquisition of licenses, formation of joint ventures, and other corporate matters. In response, Jipyong has built a robust network with Indian law firms of various sizes and specializations. Leveraging the extensive overseas experience of our attorneys and the local expertise of foreign attorneys in India, Jipyong provides reliable, efficient, and transparent legal services. Our diverse experience in the Indian market enables us to effectively meet the specific needs of our clients.
Jipyong has gained significant understanding in Indian law and legal framework, being the first and largest Korean law firm to establish a local office in Myanmar, a geographically close neighbor that shares same legal root with India, since 2012. With extensive experience in India, Jipyong is well-positioned to navigate the Indian legal market, which opened in 2023. We are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely legal services to clients looking to enter or invest in India, a market that is set to become vital for Korea in the coming years.
Key Practice Areas Close
- Investment strategy and transaction structure in India
- Establishment of local subsidiaries and joint ventures in India
- Advice and due diligence on M&A and acquisition of shares in Indian companies
- Infrastructure investment in India
- Advisory services on the Indian capital markets
- Advice on plant, resource development, SOC, etc.
- Banking, securities, and project financing advisory services
- Assistance and legal advice on conducting local litigation in India
- Advice and implementation of international disputes and international arbitrations
- Advice on patent applications and intellectual property rights in India
Experience Close
- Represented Company S (an investment company) in connection with an equity investment in an Indian B2B pharmaceutical sales platform company
- Represented Company S (a manufacturing company) in a licensing agreement and joint venture with an Indian manufacturer
- Represented Company S (an investment company) in connection with its equity investment in an Indian agricultural products sales platform company
- Represented Company I (an automotive parts manufacturer) in a joint venture to manufacture and produce automotive parts in India
- Represented Company N (a pharmaceutical company) in a licensing agreement and joint venture with an Indian medical drug developer
- Represented Company S (an investment company) in an equity investment in an Indian hospital entity
- Advised Nonghyup Capital in legal due diligence and acquisition of new shares for investment in a financial specialty company
- Represented Company S (automotive parts manufacturer) in its merger in India
- Represented Company S (automotive parts manufacturer) on an Indian share purchase agreement
- Represented Company C (a franchise) on its entry into India
- Represented Company O (a machinery and equipment manufacturer) in a dispute with an Indian company over a vessel contract
- Represented Company C (a logistics company) in reviewing a business commitment and JVA to establish a joint venture in India
- Represented Company S (a Chinese company) in entering into MOU, etc. for investment in India
