Covington Shortlisted for Three “Korea Law Awards”

SEOUL, October 29, 2015 - Asian Legal Business has named Covington a finalist in three law firm categories in its annual “Korea Law Awards.” The categories include “International Law Firm of the Year,” “Intellectual Property Firm of the Year,” and “Managing Partner of the Year.”

Covington was one of the first foreign law firms to open a Seoul office in November 2012. The firm has long advised Korean companies on U.S. and European laws in the areas of intellectual property, antitrust and competition law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, international trade compliance and policy issues, and a wide range of regulatory matters. The firm also advises Korean clients in cross-border matters throughout the world, including Africa and Latin America.

Asian Legal Business is part of the Thomson Reuters Media Group, and is a leading provider of print and online legal news and information for legal professionals in China, North and Southeast Asia, Japan, Australia and the Middle East. The winners will be announced on November 13, 2015.