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Cross-border / Dispute Resolution Advisory
Japan–Korea Cross-Border Acquisition: Legal Due Diligence for the Korean Subsidiary
A Japanese manufacturing company sought to acquire its long-term Korean partner through a share transfer structure to ensure stable supply-chain operations. Because Japanese M&A transact...
Full Legal Due Diligence Report Delivered -
Crypto Litigation
USDT OTC Exchange Allegation in Voice Phishing Case, Arrest Warrant Dismissed
The client was urgently arrested on allegations of being involved in the conversion of voice-phishing proceeds into Tether (USDT) through OTC (over-the-counter) crypto transactions. The clien...
Arrest Warrant Dismissed -
Criminal Litigation
Foreign Defendant in Voice Phishing Case — Suspended Sentence Achieved
A, a foreign national who entered Korea for tourism, began exchanging Tether (USDT) after being approached by an acquaintance through Telegram. Unbeknownst to A, the role was actually part of...
Suspended Sentence (집행유예) -
Criminal Litigation
Case of Reduced Sentence in Drug Appeal: Possession, Use, and Trafficking Charges
This case involved multiple charges under the Narcotics Control Act, including the use and trafficking of methamphetamine, smoking and selling cannabis seeds, and possession and use of ketami...
2 Years and 6 Months Sentence Rendered -
Crypto Litigation
NFT Fraud and Unregistered Securities Allegation: No Indictment (Non-Prosecution)
The client was engaged as a designer for an NFT project based on a friend's suggestion. Initially, the work involved creating and delivering artwork for compensation. However, the client&...
"Non-Prosecution Decision (No Charges)" -
Civil Litigation
Business Operation Dispute and Security Deposit Refund
The defendant was contractually obligated to provide necessary support and cooperation to ensure the plaintiff (client) could operate their store smoothly. This included maintaining the store...
Plaintiff Prevails in Court -
Business Advisory
Legal Review of E-Commerce Points and Expired Credit Policies
Company A operates a point accumulation system that allows customers to earn and use points at specific partner companies. In collaboration with Company B, Company A offers its members benefi...
Legal Opinion on Point Ownership and Usage Rights Issued -
Crypto Litigation
Cryptocurrency Debt Enforcement Through Seizure of Return Claims
The client, a creditor, provided 90 Ethereum (ETH) to a debtor under an agreement to exchange it for other cryptocurrencies. However, due to the debtor’s circumstances, the agreed cryptocur...
Seizure and Enforcement of Cryptocurrency Return Claims Granted -
Crypto Advisory
Recovery of 800 Million KRW Worth of Virtual Assets in the Bittrex Exchange Bankruptcy
In 2023, Bittrex, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, declared bankruptcy, putting the inheritance of Ethereum (ETH) 166 and Bitcoin (BTC) 2 at risk for our client. The tot...
Successfully Secured the Inheritance of 800 Million KRW in Cryptocurrency
