SAEMUNAN
Corporate Dispute Resolution
in Korea
Former Kim & Chang attorneys handling shareholder disputes, management control battles, and cross-border investment conflicts for foreign investors.
Why SMA
SAEMUNAN Law Firm is a boutique dispute resolution firm in Seoul's Anguk-dong, founded by attorneys from Kim & Chang, Korea's largest and most prestigious law firm. We bring big-firm expertise to private, partner-led representation — every case is handled directly by a senior attorney who has litigated complex corporate disputes at the highest level.
For foreign investors navigating disputes in Korea — whether a PE fund facing a portfolio company management conflict, a JV partner enforcing contractual rights, or an international company protecting trade secrets — we provide the legal firepower of a top-tier firm with the responsiveness and personal attention of a focused practice.
Practice Areas
Shareholder & Equity Disputes
Minority shareholder rights, stock valuation disputes, share purchase claims, shareholder agreement enforcement, and proxy contests.
Management Control Battles
CEO removal/defense, board resolution challenges, hostile takeover defense, and corporate governance disputes.
Cross-border Investment Disputes
SHA/JV agreement disputes, investment fraud, co-founder equity conflicts, and international arbitration for Korea-based investments.
M&A & Corporate Advisory
Due diligence, deal structuring, post-closing disputes, earn-out conflicts, and warranty/indemnity claims.
Real Estate & Asset Disputes
Co-ownership partition, high-value property disputes, development project disputes, and eviction litigation.
Corporate Criminal Defense
Embezzlement, breach of trust, trade secret misappropriation — defense at investigation and trial stages.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Email or call us with a brief description of your situation. We respond within 24 hours with a preliminary assessment.
Strategy Design
We analyze the facts, applicable law, and your objectives to design a tailored litigation or negotiation strategy.
Execution
We handle all aspects — court filings, injunctions, negotiations, settlement discussions — with direct partner involvement.
Resolution
We drive the matter to resolution through litigation victory, favorable settlement, or successful negotiation.
Facing a corporate dispute in Korea?
Tell us your situation. We will review and respond within 24 hours.
Setting up rather than disputing? Our sister site Start Company Korea covers incorporation, investor visas and compliance in English.