Lost in Translation?
Leaving your beloved home town and having to adjust to new environments is a demanding task.
Getting caught up in a messy legal dispute thousands of miles away, lost in translation, is something you just can’t afford.
Rockcliffe Law only deals with legal cases for foreign clients just like you so you’ll feel right at home.
If life leads you to somewhere unexpected, if you feel you are mistreated, just remember we are here to fight for you.
We are prepared to negotiate, litigate, mediate, and arbitrate disputes—on your behalf, against the world.
Only qualified lawyers of Korean Bar Association will be consulting your case directly without any interpreters so do not hesitate to schedule a call or meeting.
Because you deserve better
Business and
Commercial Disputes
Rockcliffe handles a wide range of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, fraud, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty. We always develop a strategy specific to each client’s needs with our sights set at the client’s ultimate goal. We never back down from court room battles but also do not hesitate to negotiate with the counterparty for the optimal results of our clients.
Divorce and Family Law
Guiding people through family law issues such as divorce, child custody and property division calls for not only a knowledgeable attorney but one with full of compassion who wholeheartedly tries to understand the clients’ needs. As a boutique founded specifically for foreigners, Rockcliffe offers experience and sensitivity to the cases all over Korea. We give maximum help to families and pursue a fair and amicable results for both sides no matter how ugly and messy the dispute might look. For many, mediation is the path to resolving family law issues efficiently.
Criminal and Regulatory
Defense
Facing criminal charges in Korea as an expat can be a daunting challenge. The Korean criminal legal system is complex, and the stakes are high. We understand the anxiety and uncertainty you may go through and that is why we are here to guide you through every step of the legal process in Korea, while offering interpretation so you can explain your case to law enforcement officers or to the court, ensuring that your rights are protected, and your voice is heard.
Litigations
Korean civil litigations usually encompass non-criminal legal cases, making the roles of litigation lawyers broad and diverse. Rockcliffe deals with all types of civil cases including personal injury claims, civil rights, employment issues, corporate disputes, real estate litigation especially tenant landlord disputes, etc. Settlement for these civil litigation cases has to be considered as an option and Rockcliffe has the expertise to work through the complicated aspects of civil disputes for foreign clients.
Visa
Rockcliffe Law specializes in immigration laws because most of our clients come from abroad. We have professionals with both the skills in immigration law and a genuine caring for our clients. As a compassionate law firm, we put every client first and foremost because we know how hard it is to live miles away from your home country.
M&A :
Legal Due Diligence
Rockcliffe stands firm in the field of M&A in Korea having dealt with multiple cases of Legal Due Diligence for clients mainly for the healthcare industry. We also have vast experience in drafting agreements for shareholders and other related parties but we shine brightest when we march up to the negotiating table to represent our clients. We counsel, we fight and we deliver.
Corporate Governance
Rockcliffe provides corporate governance advisory services to help both listed and unlisted companies evaluate their corporate governance structure. We are equipped with deep understanding of corporate governance principles of Korean commercial laws and we offer advice for our clients to recognize shareholder expectations, prepare for shareholder meetings, engage and communicate effectively with owners.
