Winners can finally be named in the race among U.S.- and U.K.-based law firms to be the first to open an office in South Korea.

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton announced late Wednesday that it has opened an outpost in Seoul, its 16th location worldwide, with partner Byoung Soo “Seth” Kim at the helm in brand-new office space. Sheppard Mullin’s announcement comes about a month after Ropes & Gray announced its own on-the-ground opening with operations led by William Yongkyun Kim.

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