DLG Law Firm

What DLG Law Firm does

DLG Law Corporation (formerly D'LIGHT Law Group, renamed in May 2024) is a Seoul-headquartered full-service Korean law firm founded in 2017 that provides cross-border legal advisory services to Korean enterprises, Korean startups and venture-backed companies, foreign companies entering Korea, and emerging-technology businesses. The firm is organized around specialized centers (AI Center, ESG Sustainability Center, DLG U.S. Visa & Immigration Center, Korea-China Legal Support Center, Policy Center, Public Interest and Human Rights Center, Foreign Investment Advisory Center, Global Business Support Center) and practice areas covering corporate/M&A, litigation and dispute resolution, VC/PE, healthcare, blockchain, privacy and data, startup formation, and immigration.

The firm's underlying "platform" is its distributed international footprint and referral architecture rather than a software product. DLG operates direct offices in Seoul (HQ), Silicon Valley, Vancouver, Frankfurt, Beijing (via JunZeJun Law Offices), Hanoi, Yangon, Phnom Penh, Bangkok (via DLG & AP joint venture), and Ulaanbaatar, and in 2024 launched the Asia Practice Circle (APC), a network of 11 partner law firms across 10 Asian jurisdictions positioned as the first Asia-focused global legal network established by a Korean law firm. Adjacent services are delivered through DLG Tax Corporation (a wholly-owned tax subsidiary established February 2024) and through sub-brands including D-Tech (disability innovation competition), D'Change (legislative reform initiative), Time Bank (pro bono time exchange with corporate partners), and Social Change Partners.

The business model is professional services revenue: hourly billing, project-based fees for transactions such as M&A and financings, and retainer arrangements with corporate clients, supplemented by thought-leadership publications and seminars. The firm was ranked 10th in Korea in the Bloomberg M&A League Table in 2020, received Chambers FinTech Guide Leading Firm (Band 2) recognition in 2025-2026, and was the first Korean law firm to obtain B Corp certification (May 2024). Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The firm employs 51-100 people and recorded 2,223 cumulative pro bono hours in 2024.

Name

DLG Law Firm

Legal name

법무법인 디엘지 (DLG Law Corporation)

Website

https://dlglaw.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DLG Law Corporation is a Seoul-headquartered full-service Korean law firm (founded 2017) that provides cross-border legal advisory in corporate/M&A, startups, AI, fintech, healthcare, and ESG to Korean enterprises, venture-backed startups, and foreign companies across ten Asian, North American, and European jurisdictions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Corporate law
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Cross-border transactions
• Regulatory compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Seocho

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Traditional legal services including corporate law, M&A, litigation, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance advisory. Revenue is generated through hourly billing for legal services, retainer agreements with corporate clients, and project-based fees for specific transactions.
2. Publications and Educational Materials: DLG publishes legal guides and reference materials for startups, investors, and research institutions. Publications include 'What Captures Investors' Interest?', 'R&D Legal Guidelines for Universities and Research Institutes', and 'Legal Guide to a Safe NFT Business'.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DLG Law Corporation is a full-service Korean law firm providing legal advisory across corporate law, M&A, litigation, intellectual property, VC/PE, startups, healthcare, blockchain, AI, ESG, privacy, and immigration. It delivers services through specialized centers (AI Center, ESG Sustainability Center, U.S. Visa & Immigration Center, Korea-China Legal Support Center, Policy Center) and an international network spanning 10+ countries, anchored by the Asia Practice Circle (APC) of 11 partner law firms across 10 Asian jurisdictions.

Product overview

DLG Law Corporation is a full-service law firm operating as a Total Advisory & Consulting Firm with global reach. The firm offers comprehensive legal services through specialized centers (AI Center, ESG Sustainability Center, U.S. Visa & Immigration Center, Korea-China Legal Support Center, Policy Center) and practice areas covering corporate/M&A, litigation, VC/PE, startup support, healthcare, blockchain, and privacy. The Asia Practice Circle (APC) provides integrated cross-border legal services across 10 Asian countries through partner law firms. The firm also publishes legal guides on R&D, NFT business, and startup investment. Social impact programs include D-Tech innovation competitions, D'Change support for rights organizations, and Social Change Partners collaboration platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Asia Practice Circle (APC): Global law firm network launched by DLG in 2024, comprising 11 leading law firms across 10 Asian jurisdictions
• D-Tech
• D'Change
• Time Bank
• Social Change Partners

Products and services

• Asia Practice Circle (APC) A global law firm network launched in 2024 by DLG, comprising 11 leading law firms across 10 Asian jurisdictions. Provides tailored integrated cross-border legal services for Korean companies expanding into Asian markets.
• AI Center Legal Services Specialized legal advisory in AI-related sectors including AI regulation, data privacy, and legal advisory for AI startups and technology companies.
• DLG U.S. Visa & Immigration Center Immigration and visa-related legal services covering non-immigrant visas (E-1, E-2, H-1B, J-1, L-1, O-1, TN) and employment-based immigrant visas (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-5) for individuals and corporate clients.
• ESG Sustainability Center Legal advisory on ESG compliance, sustainability regulations, and corporate social responsibility matters.
• Korea-China Legal Support Center Bilingual legal services for Korean-Chinese business transactions and disputes, including corporate setup, compliance, and dispute resolution, delivered through the China Desk at JunZeJun Law Offices in Beijing.
• Policy Center Private-sector think tank providing regulatory risk management and policy advocacy services that bridge public and private interests across administrative and legislative domains.
• General Corporate and M&A Advisory Corporate legal advisory including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and governance optimization for enterprises and conglomerates.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution Legal representation in commercial litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution for corporate clients, individual clients, and overseas clients, including international arbitration.
• VC/PE Practice End-to-end legal services for venture capital and private equity ecosystems, including fund formation, deal structuring, and exit strategies.
• Startup Practice Group Three-tiered legal support system for startups at different growth stages covering company formation, IP, fundraising (including SAFE/RCPS), stock options, FLIP operations, and exit strategies.
• Healthcare Legal Practice Legal services for pharma, biotech, digital health, medical institutions, functional foods, cosmetics, and pet healthcare sectors, including technology transfer, clinical trials, licensing agreements, and regulatory compliance.
• Blockchain Legal Practice Legal advisory for blockchain technology businesses, NFT issuance, cryptocurrency regulations, Web 3.0 investments, and VASP registration.
• Privacy Information and Data Compliance Legal advisory on data privacy regulations, personal information protection compliance, and cross-border data transfer requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Asia Practice Circle network covering 10 Asian countries through 11 partner law firms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• The MilkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026The Milk and law firm DLG signed an MOU to support Korean startups' entry into the U.S. by creating a unified support system integrating media intelligence and legal execution capabilities. They launched three joint programs focused on AI-based market diagnosis, close Silicon Valley support, and brand exposure opportunities for startups.
• Asia Practice Circle (APC) - Regional Partner FirmscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024APC is a global law firm network launched by DLG in 2024, the first Asia-focused network established by a Korean law firm. Comprising 11 leading law firms across 10 Asian jurisdictions: Anna & Associates (Cambodia), HSA Legal (India), Bagus Enrico & Partners (Indonesia), Daniel & Wong (Malaysia), Lincoln Legal Services (Myanmar), R.P. De Vera Law Office (Philippines), DLG & AP/AP Law Office (Thailand), Hanoi_Bizlink Lawyers (Vietnam), Ho Chi Minh_Dilinh Legal (Vietnam), ENT Law Firm (Vietnam).
• JunZeJun Law Offices (China)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDXG's China Desk is based at JunZeJun Law Offices in Beijing. Founded in 1995, JunZeJun has 21 offices nationwide with over 730 attorneys, providing seamless legal services for Korea-China transactions.
• DLG & AP (Thailand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDLG & AP is the first Korean joint venture law firm in Thailand, established in partnership with AP Law Office (Thai litigation specialist). Provides one-stop legal services in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
• Time Bank PartnersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTime Bank program launched July 2023 with participation from JYP Entertainment, T'way Air, Gridwiz, Benetton, Nibec, Emel Ventures, Urbanbase, and more. Initiative to promote social contribution through time-based volunteer exchange.
• D-Tech Alliance PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD-Tech Alliance for Disability Innovation launched in 2024 with partners including Korean Federation of Organizations of the Disabled (KFDOD), RJ KOREA, Korea Social Welfare Council, MYSC, Korea AI Association, and others. Organized by Ministry of Health and Welfare, Seoul Metropolitan Government, JYP, SEOIL&M, and edutech.
• AVPN (Asian Venture Philanthropy Network)minorOthersDLG joined AVPN in 2021, an impact investor and social innovation network supporting organizations focused on social impact.
• UN Global CompactminorOthersDLG became a member of the UN Global Compact in August 2021, committing to its principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dentons Korea (formerly Lee International): Dentons Korea is the Korean arm of the world's largest global law firm network, offering full-service corporate, M&A, and cross-border capabilities. It competes with DLG specifically for inbound and outbound Korea-anchored cross-border mandates where a global platform is preferred.
• Lee & Ko (법무법인 광장): Lee & Ko is one of Korea's leading full-service firms with strong M&A, finance, TMT, and cross-border practices. It competes with DLG across most Korean enterprise practice areas but operates with a much larger partner and associate base.
• Yulchon LLC (법무법인율촌): Yulchon is a top Korean full-service law firm with leading practices in corporate, M&A, IP, TMT, and international arbitration. It directly overlaps with DLG's practice mix and competes for the same Korean enterprise and international client base.
• Shin & Kim (법무법인 세종): Shin & Kim is a leading Korean full-service firm with strong M&A, finance, TMT, and cross-border capabilities. It is a broad incumbent competitor for Korean enterprise clients in the same practice areas DLG serves.
• Bae, Kim & Lee (BKL / 법무법인 태평양): BKL is a top-tier Korean full-service firm with leading corporate, M&A, and international practices. It is a broad incumbent competing with DLG for major Korean conglomerate and cross-border mandates.
• Kim & Chang (김창법률사무소): Kim & Chang is the largest and most prestigious Korean law firm, with dominant practices across M&A, TMT, and cross-border transactions. It competes with DLG for the same high-end Korean enterprise mandates but with materially greater bench depth and pricing leverage.

Direct peers

• Jipyong (법무법인 지평): Jipyong is a Korean full-service law firm with strong corporate, M&A, TMT, and startup practices. It is the most directly comparable peer to DLG in terms of mid-size scale, breadth across corporate/M&A/tech, and pursuit of similar Korean enterprise and venture-backed startup clients.
• Yoon & Yang (법무법인 윤앤양): Yoon & Yang is a Korean full-service firm with comparable corporate, M&A, and cross-border practices that competes for the same Korean conglomerate, financial institution, and emerging-company mandates as DLG, with a similar mix of domestic and outbound advisory work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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