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Finance and Banking

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- Banking
- Insurance
- Financial Regulation
- Venture Finance
- Aircraft, Ship, and Asset Finance
- Project Finance
- Acquisition Finance
- Fintech
- International Finance Legal Services
- Trusts
Capital Markets

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- Structured Finance and Securitization
- Derivatives
- Securities Transactions, Disclosure, and Securities-related Litigation
- IPOs / Equity Offerings
Funds

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- Asset Management and Investment Funds
- Venture Practice
Corporate

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- Corporate Governance
- Shareholder Meetings
- Corporate Disputes
- Proxy Disputes and Special Shareholders
- General Corporate Legal Affairs
- Establishing Companies and Businesses for Startups
Antitrust and Competition Law

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- Transaction-related Regulations, Including Merger Control, Foreign Investment, and Foreign Subsidies Regulation
- Cartels, Bid-rigging and Leniency Matters
- Dealing with Competition Authority Investigations
- Antitrust and Competition Law Compliance
- Compliance with Related Laws and Regulations (the SME transactions Act, the Freelance Act, the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations, the Mobile Software Competition Act)
- Antitrust and Competition Law Litigation
M&A

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- M&A, Corporate Reorganization, and Joint Ventures
- Joint Ventures
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Cross-Border M&A
Dispute Resolution

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- General Civil Litigation
- Intellectual Property Protection and Disputes
- IT System Development Disputes
- Labor Disputes
- Finance/investment-related Disputes
- Others
- Arbitration, Conciliation, and Other ADR (Domestic)
- Overseas Disputes and Litigation
- Arbitration, Conciliation, and Other ADR (International)
- Others
Corporate Risk and Crisis Management

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- Risk Management
- General Compliance
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- Internal Audits
- Regulatory Investigations (Domestic and Foreign)
- Social Media Risk and Reputational Damage
- Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity
- Product Liability
- Internal Reporting Systems
- Risk Management Disputes
- Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime
White Collar/Criminal Defense

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- Corporate and White Collar Crime
- White Collar Crime
- Criminal Complaints
- Misconduct of Officers or Employees
- Criminal Defense
Labor and Employment

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- Labor and Employment Law
- Labor and Employment Compliance
- Termination of Employment
- Labor Disputes
- Labor Unions
- M&A, etc. Labor Issues
- HR System Reforms
- Harassment and Misconduct
- Offshore Employment and Labor Laws
- Employee Data Privacy
- Directors and Officers
- Social and Labor Insurance; Visas
- Labor Authorities
Intellectual Property

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- Intellectual Property Protection and Disputes
- Intellectual Property Transactions
- Intellectual Property Registration
- Brand Protection and Counterfeiting
- Unfair Competition and Protection of Business Data
- IT Systems and Services
- Personal Information, Privacy/Big Data
Tax and Wealth Management

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- Tax Advice and Tax Planning
- Share Valuation and Financial Due Diligence
- Corporate Disclosure Compliance
- Wealth Management, Business Succession, and Inheritance
- Others
- International Taxation
- Tax Disputes and Administrative Disputes
- Others
Restructuring and Insolvency

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- Corporate Insolvency, Reorganization, and Liquidation
- Insolvency, Bankruptcy & Liquidation (Domestic)
- Voluntary Liquidation
- Foreign Insolvency Proceedings
- Financial Transactions and Bankruptcy
- General Corporate Reorganization
Inward Investment

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- Inward Investment
International Trade

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- WTO, Trade Agreements, and Investment Agreements
- Anti-dumping and Trade Remedies
- Customs and Tariffs
- Export Controls, Imports, Customs, and Tariffs
Fintech

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- Cashless Payments and E-money
- Financial Institution DX, BaaS, and API
- Electronic Payment Services (PFM, Accounting Services), and Use of Financial Information
- Crowdfunding
- Small Business Financing
- Robo-advisors and Trading Market Forecasts
- InsurTech
- Crypto-assets
- STOs, Stable Coins, and Local Currencies
- RegTech and SupTech
Real Estate and Construction

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- Real Estate Financing and REITs
- Real Estate Transactions
- Real Estate Development
Energy, Resources, Environment, and Human Rights

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- Carbon Neutral / Renewable Energy, etc.
- Petroleum, Natural Gas, Minerals and Other Natural Resources
- Environmental Law / Global Warming Prevention
- Business and Human Rights
Infrastructure

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- Infrastructure Projects, Construction and Disputes
- PPP, PFI, and Concessions
IT, Telecommunications, and Data

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- IT, Telecommunications, and Radio
- Data Protection, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
- Global Personal Information Management
- Information Security/Cybersecurity
Maritime & Shipping

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- Ship Finance
- Maritime Disputes
- Maritime and Shipping Contracts and Logistics
- Marine Environment, Marine Resources and Law of the Sea
National Security

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- National Security
Sport, Media, and Entertainment

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- Sports Law
- Media Law
- Entertainment Law
Life Sciences and Healthcare

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- Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Medical Devices
- Health Foods and Supplements
- Digital Health
- Biotechnology
- Medical Institutions
- Medical IP and Licensing
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries/Foods

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- AgriTech and Food Tech
- Food, Beverages, and Alcohol
- Food and Agricultural Regulation and Product Safety
- Protection of Rights in Agricultural Products and Foods
- Distribution of Agricultural Products and Food
- Agri-finance
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in General
Regional Revitalization

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- Regional Finance
- Regional Corporate Restructuring
- Regional Industrial Promotion
Culture, Tourism, and Urban Development

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- DMO/Destination Management Frameworks
- Accommodation tax and other locally generated revenue
- Area Management
- Integrated Resorts
- Night-time Economy
IoT/AI

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- Smart City and Infrastructure DX
- Digital Platforms
- Open Innovation and Startups
- DX Governance, E-Contracts, and Service Digitalization
- Public Relations, Regulatory Reform, and Sandbox
- Robots, AI, and Autonomous Vehicles
- Quantum Computing, Blockchain, and New Technologies
- Real Estate Tech
- MaaS and New Mobility
- Telecommunications and IoT
- Data Utilization
- Sharing Economy
- Digital Health
Luxury, Fashion & Lifestyle Brand

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- Luxury, Fashion & Lifestyle Brand
Europe/EU

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- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Europe and the EU
North & Latin America

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- North/Latin America
Asia

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- Korea
- China and Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- Vietnam
- Laos/Thailand/Cambodia/Myanmar
- Indonesia and Malaysia
- Singapore
- India
- Sri Lanka
Oceania

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- Australia/New Zealand
Russia

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- Russia
Middle East and Africa

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- Israel
- Middle East and Africa

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