EXPERTISE

Subcontracting
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Recently, there has been growing interest in the Fair Subcontracting Transactions Act, which aims to protect the interests of subcontractors—economically weaker parties—by preventing the abuse of dominant positions by prime contractors in the subcontracting process.

Hanro Law Firm represents client companies at all institutions—ranging from various Subcontracting Dispute Mediation Councils to the Fair Trade Commission and the courts—to fairly and promptly resolve subcontracting disputes, such as those concerning the determination, reduction, or non-payment of subcontracting fees. Our team consists of attorneys with extensive experience handling numerous subcontracting disputes across diverse trade sectors, including the construction, manufacturing, and software industries.

Furthermore, we provide high-quality legal services to protect client companies’ interests during investigations by the Fair Trade Commission and litigation proceedings in court, as well as to offer legal advisory services to prevent violations of the Subcontracting Act.

Detailed work areas
Dispute mediation representation at subcontracting dispute mediation councils established at the Korea Fair Trade Mediation Agency, the Korea Fair Competition Association, the Korea Federation of SMEs, the Korea Construction Association, etc.
Representation in investigation and adjudication proceedings for subcontracting cases at the Fair Trade Commission
Representation in appeals proceedings against corrective measures by the Fair Trade Commission (administrative and criminal litigation)
Representation in civil litigation proceedings for the recovery of subcontracting payments
Prior review of whether the client company violates subcontracting laws
Consultation on client companies' responses to the Fair Trade Commission's investigation into subcontracting practices
Other general issues related to the Subcontracting Act

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