REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Dooyong Kang
Automotive
Currently advising a large Japanese manufacturer of auto parts on antitrust and competition law compliance matters in respect to a proposed combination of major Japanese manufacturers of auto parts.
Currently advising a large Japanese manufacturer of auto parts on a cross-border joint venture and strategic alliance with a major Indian counterpart in connection with the manufacture, sale, and distribution of various parts for two-wheel automotive applications.
Currently advising a large Japanese manufacturer of auto parts on the restructure of a joint venture and joint R&D arrangement with a major German counterpart in connection with the possible change of control of a party.
Advised a major Korean manufacturer of electric vehicles (EV) on a cross-border strategic alliance with a Dubai-based counterpart in connection with the manufacturing, supply, and sale and distribution of light commercial vehicles (LCV) for the Middle East market.
Advised a major Korean manufacturer of electric vehicles (EV) and related auto parts on a cross-border strategic alliance with a US-based, heavy-duty, electric commercial truck brand.
Advised a major Korean manufacturer of electric vehicles (EV) on a platform license and related strategic alliance with a China-based counterpart in connection with the development, manufacturing, sale and distribution of commercial-battery electric vehicles in various territories.
Advised a major Korean manufacturer of auto parts on the establishment of a manufacturing facility in the United States, including various state incentive matters.
Advised a large Japanese manufacturer of auto parts on a strategic alliance with various local partners in connection with the development, manufacturing, sale, and distribution of commercial electric vehicles and related services in the Southeast Asia market.
Advised a global manufacturer of automotive power train systems in establishing a cross-border strategic alliance with a major Japanese automotive/OEM brand in connection with the joint development, manufacture, and supply of diesel engines for heavy-duty trucks and related uses for sale in the global market.
Advised a large Korean manufacturer of electric vehicles and related automotive products on the establishment of a cross-border contract manufacturing and related strategic alliance with a premium US passenger electric vehicles brand.
Advised a large Japanese manufacturer of auto parts on the establishment of a cross-border joint R&D framework and related strategic alliance with a German counterpart.
Advised a large Japanese manufacturer of auto parts on the establishment of a cross-border joint venture with a major German counterpart in the United States, involving a complex restructure of North American operations of the joint venture parties, including spin-off of existing US business as well as structuring and formation of a joint venture entity which will carry out the combined business of design, marketing, manufacture, sale, and distribution of the products in the North American market upon formation of the alliance.
Construction Machinery; Heavy Industries
Currently advising a major Japanese manufacturer of heavy-duty construction machinery on a cross-border distributorship arrangement concerning hydraulic excavators.
Advised a major Japanese manufacturer of heavy-duty construction machinery on European Union compliance matters in connection with the sale and distribution of hydraulic excavators in the EU market.
Advised a major Japanese manufacturer of heavy-duty construction machinery on compliance matters in connection with the sale and distribution of asphalt pavers in the EU market.
Advised a major Japanese manufacturer of heavy-duty construction machinery on a cross-border distributorship arrangement with a Dubai-based counterpart in connection with the manufacturing, supply, and sale and distribution of hydraulic excavators for the Middle East.
Advised a major Japanese manufacturer of construction machinery on a joint venture buyout of a US joint venture entity engaged in the sale and distribution of hydraulic excavators in the North American market from a global joint venture partner.
Advised a major Japanese manufacturer of construction machinery on the restructure of a global OEM supply arrangement with a major foreign counterpart in connection with the design, manufacture, and sale and distribution of hydraulic excavators in various countries and territories around the world.
Advised a major Japanese manufacturer of construction machinery on a cross-border technology license arrangement with a major foreign counterpart in connection with the design, manufacture, and sale and distribution of hydraulic excavators in various countries and territories around the world.
Advised a major Japanese manufacturer of construction machinery on the antitrust assessment of a joint venture and related alliance with a Chinese counterpart in People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Advised a major Korean manufacturer of specialty steel on restructuring the ownership and management of a major US subsidiary and related employment dispute matters.
Advised a major Korean manufacturer of industrial steel products on various cross-border transactions, including cross-border supply arrangements with foreign counterparts.
Food & Beverage
Currently advising a major Korean manufacturer of flour products on cross-border distribution of wine brands in Japan and other territories.
Advised ITOCHU Corporation on its restructure and termination of the master franchise arrangement with respect to famous bakery and restaurant franchise brand “LE PAN QUOTIDIEN” and related dispute matters.
Advised ITOCHU Corporation and its affiliate on the establishment of a ground-breaking, cross-border e-commerce platform and related strategic alliance with CITIC Holdings, Co. Ltd., one of China’s largest state-owned enterprises, and its affiliate in connection with the cross-border marketing and sale of various Japanese products to People’s Republic of China (PRC), including processed food, cosmetics, fashion and accessory brand products and related services.
Fashion; Lifestyle Brands and Cosmetics
Currently advising ITOCHU Corporation on cross-border strategic alliance matters with major Korean cosmetics brands in connection with the cross-border distribution and brand development arrangement of cosmetics products in Japan and other markets.
Currently advising a major Japanese importer and distributor of perfume and other lifestyle brands on a cross-border distribution arrangement.
Advised ITOCHU Corporation on cross-border dispute matters concerning the “OUTDOOR PRODUCTS” brand, including post-acquisition indemnification claims and settlement of disputes with a local licensee in connection with termination of an exclusive licensing arrangement with the local licensee.
Advised ITOCHU Corporation and its affiliates on the restructure of cross-border trademark license, distribution, sourcing, and services arrangements in connection with the design, manufacture, marketing, sale, and distribution of “LESPORTSAC” branded products in various territories around the world and related dispute matters with local licensees and/or distributors.
Advised ITOCHU Corporation and its affiliates on its acquisition of the worldwide business of famous fashion and accessory brand “LESPORTSAC”.
Advised ITOCHU Corporation on its acquisition of the Asian business of “OUTDOOR PRODUCTS”, a famous outdoor clothing and accessories brand, and various related matters, including cross-border dispute, license, and distribution.
Advised ITOCHU Corporation on its acquisition of the Asian business of “WILD THINGS”, an outdoor clothing and accessories brand, and establishment of a cross-license arrangement with a US seller.
Advised ITOCHU Corporation on its acquisition of the worldwide business of “GRAMICCI”, an innovative outdoor lifestyle clothing and accessories brand, including acquisition of all trademarks, copyrights, and domain names, as well as related license arrangements.
