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Legal Opinion Delivered
International Aircraft Sale Agreement: Reviewing Contract Validity and Representative Authority under Korean LawFor a Korean company that entered into an aircraft sale agreement with an overseas company, we reviewed the purchasing corporation’s authority to enter into the agreement and its internal approval procedures,…
Shareholders’ Agreement Drafted
Investment at the Incorporation Stage, Key Considerations in Drafting a Shareholders' AgreementThe client was a prospective founder preparing to establish a new company and secured a total investment of KRW 100 million from a personal acquaintance. While welcoming the investment, the client was…
Investment Report Filed
Foreign Investment Report Filing for a Japanese Corporation Acquiring Shares in a Korean CompanyDecent Law Firm's International Practice Group represented a Japan-based company in completing the foreign investment reporting process under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act for the acquisition of shares…
Listing Opinion Delivered
Preparation of a Legal Listing Opinion for the Domestic Exchange Listing of an Overseas-Issued Utility TokenAn overseas blockchain project company (“Company A”) sought to list its utility token on a domestic virtual asset exchange in Korea. The token issued by Company A was designed for functional use within a Layer…
Proof of Claim Filed
Attorney Advisory Case on Filing Proof of Claim in U.S. Bankruptcy ProceedingsThe client invested a substantial amount through an overseas platform in a U.S.-based corporation. Subsequently, the corporation experienced financial distress and filed for reorganization under the U.S.…
License Agreement Revised
Legal Review of an International Brand License AgreementThe client was preparing to enter into a license agreement with a well-known international brand and sought a thorough legal review to identify potential dispute risks and structural vulnerabilities, even in…
Risk Report & Redlines Delivered
Legal Review & Risk Assessment of US Joint Venture Supply AgreementsOur client, a Korean parts manufacturer with strong technical expertise, recently began discussions to supply components to a U.S.-based joint venture ("A Corp") formed by a global automaker and a battery…
Due Diligence Report Delivered
Japan–Korea Cross-Border Acquisition: Legal Due Diligence for the Korean SubsidiaryA Japanese manufacturing company sought to acquire its long-term Korean partner through a share transfer structure to ensure stable supply-chain operations. Because Japanese M&A transactions often raise issues…
Supply Agreement Drafted
Drafting and Reviewing an English Supply Agreement for an Overseas CorporationA domestic supplier engaged Decent Law Firm to draft and review an English-language supply agreement with a Swiss corporation. The client requested a thorough review of the agreement's terms and an…
Exhibition Contract Reviewed
Review of Overseas Exhibition Business ContractThis legal advisory case involved a contract between an institution and international exhibition artists/teams. The institution sought a comprehensive review of the agreement, covering areas such as exhibition…
Term Sheet Reviewed
Legal Review of Term Sheet Drafting Between CorporationsThe client, an overseas company A, sought to expand its products and brand into the Korean market through a contract with Korean company B. To this end, company A prepared a term sheet in English, outlining…
Delivery of the Final English Sponsorship Agreement
USDT Sponsorship Agreement Review and Successful Contract Execution with an Overseas ParticipantThe client was preparing a digital asset industry event in Korea and planned to enter into booth operation and sponsorship agreements with domestic and overseas exchanges, projects, and other participating…
Delivery of Revised Agreement
Fintech Business Partnership Agreement Risk Review and Contract Revision AdvisoryA Korea-based fintech startup was preparing to expand its services overseas and planned to enter into an agreement with a business development support provider responsible for identifying and introducing…
Delivery of Reviewed Agreement
USDT Escrow Payment Agency Agreement Review and Advisory on Payment StructureThe client planned to pay development fees to an overseas developer using USDT. Under the proposed structure, the USDT would be transferred to a third-party payment agent, which would convert or liquidate the…
Legal Opinion Provided
Regulatory Review of an Overseas Crypto Exchange Referral Business: Whether VASP Registration Was Required in KoreaThe client was operating a referral-based business involving an overseas virtual asset exchange. Under the business model, the client published and promoted a referral code issued by the overseas exchange…
Provision of a Legal Review Memorandum
Legal Advisory on an Overseas Incorporation Structure for a Virtual Asset Auto-Trading ServiceDECENT Law Firm was retained by a startup operating a subscription-based auto-trading software service that connects to virtual asset exchange APIs and executes algorithm-based trading strategies. The client…
Delivery of a Legal Review Opinion on Virtual Asset Distribution and Transaction Structure
NFT & Virtual Asset Distribution Structure: Legal and Tax AdvisoryDecent Law Firm's Virtual Asset Practice represented a company operating in the Web3 ecosystem — providing planning, branding, distribution, and monetization consulting for creators' original works through…
Delivery of a Legally Structured Consulting Agreement for Crypto Arbitrage Service Infrastructure
Legal Advisory on a Contract for Crypto Arbitrage Infrastructure Consulting ServicesThe client, a virtual asset consulting service provider (Mr. A), requested legal review and drafting of a consulting agreement for a service designed to help customers build an environment for cryptocurrency…
No Referral to Prosecution (No Charges Filed)
No-Charge Decision in Alleged Unregistered Virtual Asset Business Case Related to Crypto Referral ActivitiesThe client was an individual engaged in a cryptocurrency exchange referral (affiliate marketing) program when they unexpectedly became involved in a criminal investigation. The complainant had been recruited…
Provision of a legal review opinion
Legal Review Opinion on the Compliance of a Crypto Asset Exchange Service (Kimchi Premium Arbitrage)The client operates a business overseas and had been utilizing a cryptocurrency arbitrage strategy commonly known as the “Kimchi Premium” in order to reduce remittance costs when transferring funds to Korea.…
Suspended Sentence
Foreign Defendant in Voice Phishing Case — Suspended Sentence AchievedA, a foreign national who entered Korea for tourism, began exchanging Tether (USDT) after being approached by an acquaintance through Telegram. Unbeknownst to A, the role was actually part of a voice phishing…
Successfully Secured the Inheritance of 800 Million KRW in Cryptocurrency
Recovery of 800 Million KRW Worth of Virtual Assets in the Bittrex Exchange BankruptcyIn 2023, Bittrex, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, declared bankruptcy, putting the inheritance of Ethereum (ETH) 166 and Bitcoin (BTC) 2 at risk for our client. The total value of the…
Legal Review Opinion for Token Listing and P2E Services Provided
Legal Review Opinion on Domestic P2E Service for Overseas Token ProjectsDecent Law Firm was commissioned by an overseas cryptocurrency foundation to provide a legal review opinion on its token project, particularly regarding its Play-to-Earn (P2E) services in South Korea. The…
Comprehensive Legal Risk Assessment of Large-Scale Foreign Currency Transactions
Legal Review of Arbitrage Trading via Kimchi Premium and Cross-Border RemittancesThe client planned to execute foreign remittances worth several hundred billion KRW monthly. Such large-scale remittances are subject to rigorous monitoring by regulatory authorities, and failure to adhere to…
Securities Compliance Review and Listing Opinion Provision
Legal Opinion and Review for Token Listing and Securities Law ComplianceA token foundation established in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a jurisdiction known for blockchain-friendly regulations, sought to list its issued tokens on a domestic cryptocurrency exchange. The…
Provision of Review for AI Automated Trading Bot Program Contract
Legal Review of AI Trading Bot Program Utilizing Cryptocurrency Exchange APIThe client is a business that develops and sells cryptocurrency trading programs. They planned to offer an automated trading bot service based on specific algorithms using the Open APIs of domestic and…
Provision of Korean/Russian Translation Review for Purchase & Operation Outsourcing Contract
Review and Legal Advisory on Contract for Proxy Purchase and Management of Cryptocurrency Mining EquipmentThe client, engaged in a Bitcoin mining business, considered outsourcing the purchase and operation of mining equipment to another company. After multiple meetings, they proceeded with contracts involving a…
Review of Scope of Copyright Usage and Legal Risks
Legal Advisory on Copyright Risks for Overseas NFT ProjectsThey requested a review of potential legal risks associated with using copyrighted works from an overseas NFT project owned by a domestic corporation to promote their services. This includes examining whether…