Dongin Law Firm said it will hold a practical seminar to support South Korean companies seeking to enter the Indian market, as interest increasingly moves from preliminary reviews to actual investment. The firm said the program will focus on contract structures and partner design.
Dongin said May 4 it will host the “India Business Practical Guide” seminar May 13 and 14 at its main conference room in Seocho-dong, Seoul. The program was planned by attorney Moon Hae-jin (Judicial Research and Training Institute class 39).
Moon said companies’ India strategies are increasingly leading to investment and the establishment of joint ventures. “We are seeing more moves, especially among manufacturers (autos and batteries), consumer goods companies represented by K-beauty, and tech firms, to pursue supply-chain diversification and talent recruitment at the same time,” Moon said.
Moon said early-stage contract design is a key variable in India. “In JVs or partnerships, gaps between contractual rights and actual operating control often block decision-making or make it difficult to exit,” Moon said. He added that because administrative enforcement and on-the-ground practices can matter more than written law, companies may face unexpected delays and costs in permitting, labor and compliance.
The seminar is designed to offer practical responses rather than a general market overview, Moon said. “We will cover investment approaches, JV structures and key contract clauses at a level participants can apply immediately,” he said, adding that the program will present a model in which a Korean law firm leads and manages cooperation with local counsel.
Dongin said it will invite a partner attorney from the Indian law firm White & Brief to explain the local regulatory environment and partnership structures, while Korean attorneys review risks from the perspective of Korean companies.
The seminar is aimed at companies considering entry into India, as well as legal and strategy staff at manufacturers and consumer goods companies preparing to expand trade or build local supply chains. Each session will be limited to 20 participants.
“India is a market where opportunity and risk exist at the same time,” Moon said. “The goal of this seminar is to create a link that mid-sized companies, which lack the local infrastructure of large conglomerates, can rely on when entering the market.”
Dongin said registration and detailed schedules are available on its website, and inquiries can be made by email or phone.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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