Public Sector / Government

Projects commissioned by the state, local governments, and public institutions involve complex stakeholder relationships and unique legal disputes. The attorneys at Law Firm SIWOO hold key committee positions within various local governments and public bodies, giving us an insider’s perspective on public decision-making. Leveraging this expertise, we provide systematic legal advisory and litigation services to government entities and private contractors involved in public procurement in Korea.

Practice Areas

Public Procurement: Advisory on contracts and bidding processes commissioned by local governments and public institutions.

Project Planning: Legal counsel on the planning and feasibility of public sector projects.

Disciplinary Actions: Advisory on disciplinary proceedings regarding public officials and employees of public institutions.

Global Cooperation: Drafting and review of agreements and MOUs between Korean public bodies and overseas institutions.

Legislation: Advisory on government legislative proposals and policy-making.

Regulation Reform: Advisory on the revision of local government ordinances and public institution regulations.

Audit Response: Legal support for public institutions undergoing external or internal audits.

Civil Complaints: Legal counsel on handling high-profile or "serious" civil complaints against public officials.

Committee Governance: Advisory on the formation and operation of government committees.

SAPA Compliance: Advisory on compliance with the Serious Accidents Punishment Act (SAPA) for public sector workplaces.

Inter-Agency Disputes: Resolution of disputes and competence adjudications between administrative agencies or public institutions.