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Automotive

Automotive

A rapid increase in imported car numbers, environmental issues and greater technological advancements all point to greater regulatory challenges ahead for the automotive sector. Our Automotive team has a comprehensive understanding of the automobile industry and works closely with colleagues in other practice areas (including M&A, corporate, competition, dispute resolution and intellectual property) in numerous dealer disputes, labor disputes, safety regulation compliance, intellectual property disputes and licensing arrangements. We have worked with some of the leading manufacturers and distributors of automobiles, buses, motorcycles and automotive parts in Korea. Our experience and capabilities allow us to provide one-stop legal advice to deal with your most urgent issues. ◆ Advisory services in respect of establishment of dealership networks, distributorship joint ventures ◆ Product liability action prevention and defense ◆ Product recall management (including liaison with Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport) ◆ Representation in collective bargaining with sales employee unions, including criminal and civil actions ◆ Advice on automotive financing and leasing agreements [Representative Work] https://dailydigesthub.com Advised on the conclusion of dealership agreements for British, German and Japanese carmakers Advised on establishment of joint ventures between a German carmaker and a domestic dealership company Performed contract standardization for major dealership company of a German carmaker Managed numerous defective automobile claims, providing advice on product liability laws Advised on warranty claims Advised on the recall order issued by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to German manufacturers Successfully defended a number of dealership companies in labor disputes in respect of labor related issues of dealership companies (such as establishing rules of employment/wage system or dispute resolution with the relevant union)

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AustCham Korea Visits HMP Law for Corporate Registration and Notarisation

   

 

On 20 March 2025, HMP Law was pleased to welcome Mr. Arnold Lee, Deputy Director of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AustCham Korea), for a formal visit to our Seoul offices.

 

The purpose of the visit was to proceed with the registration of AustCham Korea’s newly appointed Board of Directors and to complete the notarisation of essential corporate documentation. HMP Law is honoured to serve as a trusted legal advisor to AustCham Korea, supporting the Chamber’s ongoing operations and its contribution to the Australian business community in Korea.

 

With a longstanding reputation for excellence in corporate advisory, banking and finance, dispute resolution, intellectual property, and cross-border transactions, HMP Law continues to be a point of reference for international clients. Over 60% of our clientele consists of foreign companies operating in Korea.

 

Following the transition to new leadership after the passing of our founding Chairman, Judge Hwang Ju-myung, in 2023, HMP Law is undergoing a generational transformation under Managing Partners SJ Kim, YE An, and CS Ahn. Our Foreign Practice Team—comprising multilingual legal professionals—remains committed to providing strategic, reliable legal solutions to global clients navigating Korea’s complex regulatory environment.

 

We thank AustCham Korea for their trust and collaboration, and we look forward to supporting their mission in Korea.

 

 

2025-04-22