Antitrust & Competition(Fair Trade) / ESG

In the current business landscape, any company operating in Korea faces potential exposure to antitrust issues, such as unfair trade practices or violations of the Subcontracting Act. The attorneys at Law Firm SIWOO include experts with extensive experience at major conglomerates, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), and the Korea Fair Trade Mediation Agency. We provide specialized legal services and strategic counsel to resolve complex antitrust matters effectively.

Furthermore, ESG management has become essential for all enterprises, regardless of size. We provide tailored legal advisory services to help companies—even those not yet subject to mandatory ESG disclosure in Korea—manage risks and opportunities appropriate to their business environment. Our goal is to sustainably enhance corporate value through proactive ESG compliance.

Antitrust & Competition

KFTC Investigations & Hearings: Representation during Korea Fair Trade Commission investigations and administrative judgment procedures.

Abuse of Market Dominance: Litigation to cancel corrective orders related to the abuse of market dominance and unfair trade practices.

Business Associations: Administrative litigation regarding corrective measures against business associations and unfair business acts.

Merger Control: Litigation concerning corrective orders related to business combinations (M&A).

Terms & Conditions: Litigation regarding disputes over standard terms and conditions.

Fair Labeling & Advertising: Representation in administrative suits related to violations of the Fair Labeling and Advertising Act.

Special Unfair Practices: Legal defense in cases involving the Subcontracting Act, Franchise Business Act, and Agency Act.

Compliance & Objections: Consultation on implementation of KFTC corrective orders and filing of formal objections.

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

Regulatory Compliance: Advisory on compliance with specific domestic laws and regulations related to ESG.

Global Regulations: Strategic advice on responding to global ESG regulations and international standards.

Reporting & Disclosure: Drafting and review of Sustainability Management Reports and Corporate Governance Reports.

Sustainable Investment: Advisory on Responsible Investment (RI) and sustainable finance strategies.

Strategy & Diagnosis: Assessment of current ESG status, strategic design, and advisory on improving ESG ratings.

Stakeholder Management: Representation and strategy for dealing with ESG rating agencies and institutional investors.

Governance Advisory: Consultation on ESG issues related to General Meetings of Shareholders, Boards of Directors, and executive management.