Hijoung Oh is specialized in corporate legal affairs, providing clients with legal advisory services in the fields of business acquisitions and mergers, cross-border investment, development and operation of luxury hotels and shopping malls, international litigation, entertainment, and sports. She has abundant experience of advising clients on matters of mergers and acquisitions, fair trade, cross-border investment and asset management, distributors’ real estate development and operations projects and international dispute resolution, especially in relation to ASEAN member countries, India and Hong Kong. In addition, she has acted for prominent foreign businesses and individual investors with regard to cross-border investment and the composition and management of asset portfolio, and has led them to success. Since 2016, she has been residing in Singapore and has been providing efficient services to clients through collaboration with local law firms and experts based on deep bond and trust with them. In particular, as a representative of the newly established Singapore representative office, she will provide a close and differentiated service.

Hijoung has also represented many Korean companies in investing in developing nations and other emerging markets in the form of acquisitions, in whole or in part, of existing local enterprises, or establishment of new entities. Hijoung is particularly sought after for her abilities in structuring and negotiating complex cross border mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures.

She also has advised some of the world’s best-known companies as well as smaller business and individuals on cross-border litigation and international arbitration in a wide variety of commercial disputes. Hijoung’s approach to successfully advising clients includes thoroughly analyzing her clients’ goals and the challenges they face. She stands by her clients and focuses on maintaining a solid relationship with them to ensure their needs are met.

Hijoung graduated summa cum laude from Boston College in 1997. She obtained J.D. at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law, and admitted to bar, New York in 2003.

Services Relating to ASEAN Member (Southeast Asian) Countries

- Advised a Singapore fund on the acquisition of a local battery manufacturer

- Advised a local software company on entry of the Vietnamese market and financing in Singapore

- Advised companies on entry of ASEAN member countries and the reconstruction of business structures in Southeast Asian countries

- Advised a local entertainment company on hosting performance events in Southeast Asian countries

- Advised Singapore construction and real estate development companies on the acquisition of and investment in real estate in Korea

- Advised local mobile advertisement service provider on entry into Thailand and Vietnam

- Advised local entertainment producers, mobile game companies, and local telecommunication service providers on the establishment and operation of joint venture in Vietnam

- Advised a famous local franchise restaurant on entry into Singapore and business operation in Singapore

- Establishment of joint venture, tender, and the execution of contracts in relation to railway and infrastructure construction projects in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and India

- Investment in and construction of resort facilities in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam

- Relocation of Asian headquarters by global companies to Singapore

- Investment in and acquisition of Singapore companies and startups

M&A

- Advised a Canada-based pharmaceutical company on the establishment of a joint venture with a Korean pharmaceutical manufacturer

- Advised on investment in a local venture company by a US private fund

- Represented a Canada-based battery manufacturer in acquisition of a local company under rehabilitation proceedings and advised on acquisition and cross-border lending

- Advised a German automobile part manufacturer on the acquisition of shares in a local automobile part manufacturer a local pharmaceutical company on strategic business alliance with a US pharmaceutical manufacture and others

- Advised a Japanese automobile manufacturer on strategic business alliance with a US entity and a Korean car maker

Distribution and Hotels

- Advised on famous foreign fashion brands on market entry and distribution in Korea

- Advised a US-based multinational distributor on market entry, development, permits and licenses and operation in Korea

- Advised on opening a shop at an outlet and provision of service

- Advised the execution of diverse contracts regarding hotel management between a local company and a prominent foreign hotel chain

- Advised a US fashion designer on investment and business operation in Korea

Entertainment

- Advice on the execution of contracts

- Advice on the establishment of a local subsidiary by global game companies sand compliance matters, including private policy

- Advice on negotiation and the execution of contracts between celebrities and artists and local companies

- Advice on negotiation and execution of contracts in relation to exhibitions and events

International Disputes

- Damage claim between a local company and a foreign semiconductor manufacturer before a US court

- Unfair dismissal and damage claims between a local game company and a US executive before a US court

- Damage claim between a famous hotel group and a local traveler before a US court

- Arbitration in Singapore in relation to dispute over management rights to joint investment

- Arbitration in Singapore in relation to dispute over contract between a Australian software developer and the largest shareholder of a acquired local company

- Arbitration in Singapore with regard to dispute over the supply contract and license in relation to investments in Vietnam and Indonesia

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