Taylor Wessing last month became the latest international firm to set up in South Korea, establishing an association with local full-service firm DR & AJU International Law Group.
Founded in 1994 and one of the region’s ten largest law firms, DR & AJU will add 120 lawyers, including 18 partners, to Taylor Wessing’s international reach. The Seoul-headquartered firm also provides offices across Russia, Kazakhstan and Singapore, and services in M&A, litigation and various corporate matters.
Taylor Wessing UK managing partner Tim Eyles said: ‘Asia as a whole is one of the world’s most dynamic regions and Korea is an increasingly important jurisdiction with a mature economy that is only going to grow. It has a global reputation for being at the forefront of thriving sectors, such as technology and knowledge-based industries, which align with our own focus on the industries of tomorrow.
‘DR & AJU International Law Group is a leading law firm with an excellent track record and the addition of this new office will enable us to provide a seamless service to clients with interests in Asia.’
Taylor Wessing’s ongoing bid to increase regional growth in the Asian market has intensified since last summer, when the firm announced its Singapore office – known locally as RHTLaw Taylor Wessing – would spearhead a regional network through the forming of alliances with local firms across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The addition of DR & AJU offers clients access to more than 1,000 legal professionals across 24 offices in Asia, the Middle East and Europe.