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Introduction
Led by Mr. Ikze Cho, a German-licensed attorney with over 20 years of professional experience, DLG’s Germany (Europe) office—established in March 2023 and based in Frankfurt—has provided specialized legal services for Korean companies and startups entering the European market.
The Germany office offers deep expertise in GDPR, intellectual property, investment, international taxation, and real estate transactions. In Particular, it serves as a strategic hub for supporting innovative Korean tech startups—especially in blockchain, fintech, proptech, and bio-healthcare—as they enter and expand within Europe market.
Drawing on experience from running “The Next Big Thing” (TNBT), a startup advisory platform launched in Europe since 2017, Mr. Cho has successfully supported numerous Korean ventures in navigating complex EU regulatory frameworks and establishing a foothold in Europe. Through close collaboration with DLG’s Seoul headquarters, the office provides legal strategies and practical solutions tailored to the demands of the European business environment.
The Germany office offers deep expertise in GDPR, intellectual property, investment, international taxation, and real estate transactions. In Particular, it serves as a strategic hub for supporting innovative Korean tech startups—especially in blockchain, fintech, proptech, and bio-healthcare—as they enter and expand within Europe market.
Drawing on experience from running “The Next Big Thing” (TNBT), a startup advisory platform launched in Europe since 2017, Mr. Cho has successfully supported numerous Korean ventures in navigating complex EU regulatory frameworks and establishing a foothold in Europe. Through close collaboration with DLG’s Seoul headquarters, the office provides legal strategies and practical solutions tailored to the demands of the European business environment.
Key Services
European Market Entry
- Legal advisory on EU entity formation and corporate structuring
- Legal risk assessments and strategy development for market entry
- M&A and joint venture legal support in the EU
Regulatory & Compliance
- GDPR compliance strategy and implementation
- Advisory on the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA)
- Industry-specific regulatory guidance across EU member states
IP Protection
- Patent, trademark, and copyright registration and protection in Europe
- Legal advice on licensing and technology transfer
- Legal support for digital content and software-related issues
Investment & Tax
- Fundraising support from European venture capital firms
- Legal advisory on real estate investment and transactions
- International tax planning and optimization
Representative Cases
- Established a German entity and market entry strategy for a fintech startup
- Provided legal support for VASP registration for a blockchain firm in the EU
- Guided a biotech firm through MDR compliance and CE certification
- Developed legal strategies for AI software firms navigating upcoming EU AI regulations
- Ensured GDPR and EU consumer protection compliance for a Korean e-commerce platform
- Drafted IP protection and licensing agreements for a media content firm in Europe
- Conducted legal due diligence and drafted contracts for a Korean mid-size company acquiring a German manufacturer
- Supported real estate acquisition and legal review for a Korean conglomerate purchasing factory sites in Europe
- Advised a healthcare startup on compliance with EU medical data regulations
- Conducted regulatory analysis for a mobility company launching services in Europe
Location
- Address
- Sebastian-Kneipp-Str. 41, 60439 Frankfurt am Main
- Tel
- +49-(0)69-76-75-77-80 / +49-(0)152-336-800-12
- Fax
- +49-(0)603-9805-9990
- ikze.cho@dlg.lawyer
