Welcome to WONPIL LEGAL | 법무법인 源必
WONPIL LEGAL | 법무법인 源必 is a Munich-based law firm advising Korean and international companies on German business law. We support our clients in corporate, M&A, commercial, employment, compliance and dispute resolution matters with clear, pragmatic, and results-driven legal advice. Our firm serves to bridge legal complexity, business reality and corporate culture enabling clients to operate and grow successfully in Germany.
WONPIL LEGAL | 법무법인 源必 advises Korean and international companies on German business law with a clear focus on practical and results-driven solutions.
With more than 18 years of experience in leading international law firms, we have supported clients in successfully entering the German market, structuring cross-border investments, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and resolving critical disputes. Our clients value not only our legal precision, but also our ability to understand their commercial objectives and cultural context.
By combining deep knowledge of German corporate, commercial and employment law with extensive experience in German-Korean business transactions, we help our clients reduce legal risks, avoid costly delays, and achieve sustainable business outcomes in Germany.
Dr. Raphael Won-Pil Suh | 서원필
Rechtsanwalt | 독일 변호사 | German attorney-at-law
Certified Specialist in Commercial & Corporate Law
Phone: +49 (0) 152 2598 7436
Email: raphael.suh@wonpil.legal
WONPIL LEGAL | 법무법인 源必 (2026-date)
Baker Tilly (Partner, 2022-2025)
Dentons (2016-2022)
Norton Rose Fulbright (2008-2016)
Kim & Chang (2008)
Languages: German, Korean, English, Spanish, French
Regional Governor for Germany at the International Association of Korean Lawyers
Services
Corporate
We advise companies on all aspects of German corporate law throughout the entire business lifecycle – from market entry and strategic investments to growth, restructuring and exit planning.
Our corporate work includes advising on establishment of legal entities, corporate structuring, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, capital measures, corporate governance and reorganizations, with particular strength in cross-border German-Korean matters. We support our clients with clear, pragmatic advice that reflects both legal requirements and commercial realities.
Why us?
What distinguishes our approach is our strong commercial focus. We align corporate structures and governance frameworks with our clients’ strategic objectives, risk tolerance, and operational needs.
By identifying key legal and organizational challenges early, we help clients avoid unnecessary complexity, reduce risk, and build a solid foundation for sustainable growth in Germany.
M&A
We support our clients throughout the entire lifecycle of M&A transactions in Germany – from deal planning, strategic acquisitions and investments to restructurings and exits.
We advise on share and asset deals, joint ventures and complex cross-border transactions with particular expertise in German-Korean M&A deals. Our services include transaction structuring, legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating transaction documents and managing closing and post-closing implementation.
Why us?
Our M&A practice is driven by a strong focus on deal execution and commercial outcomes. We help our clients identify and prioritize key risks early, negotiate balanced and workable solutions and achieve deal certainty.
For Korean companies investing in Germany, we act as trusted local advisor who understands both legal systems and business cultures. Our goal is to protect our clients’ interests and enable smooth post-closing integration – so transactions create lasting value.
Commercial
We advise our client on the full spectrum of commercial and contractual matters under German law with a strong focus on cross-border business relationships.
We support our clients in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements including supply and distribution agreements, agency and commission contracts and long-term business contracts. We pay particular attention to risk allocation, payment and delivery terms, liability, termination rights and compliance with mandatory German law.
Why us?
Our approach is pragmatic and business-oriented. We translate complex legal requirements into clear, workable contract structures that support our clients’ commercial objectives. We anticipate potential conflict points and address them quickly to help our clients secure solid and long-term business partnerships.
We ensure that contracts are legally sound, commercially balanced and enforceable in practice.
Employment
We advise our clients on all aspects of German employment law including workforce planning, hiring, restructurings, termination and post-employment matters.
Our work includes drafting and negotiating employment contracts, managing executive appointments, advising on works council matters and supporting in collective matters. We also assist in employment-related aspects of corporate transactions, including restructurings, transfers of business, and post-merger integration.
Why us?
We help our clients navigate through Germany’s highly regulated labor law framework with solutions that are legally sound, workable in practice, and aligned with their operational needs. By identifying employment-law risks early, we help clients avoid disputes, delays, and unnecessary costs.
We act as a trusted advisor who understands the legal framework and the cultural dynamics of the German workplace. We support stable employment relationships, manage risk proactively and enable our clients to operate and grow with confidence in Germany.
Compliance
We advise our clients on the establishment, implementation, and optimization of compliance structures, including internal policies, codes of conduct, and governance frameworks.
As a trusted local counsel in Germany, we support companies in navigating complex regulatory requirements, identifying compliance risks at an early stage, and translating legal obligations into practical and workable solutions for day-to-day operations.
Why us?
Our compliance advice is pragmatic, proportionate, and aligned with our clients’ business realities. We focus on risk prevention, management protection, and reputational safeguards, while always keeping commercial objectives, cost efficiency, and operational feasibility in mind.
We support our clients both preventively and in critical situations, including internal investigations, compliance incidents, and dealings with authorities, with a particular focus on international and cross-border group structures.
Dispute Resolution
We represent our clients in disputes arising from contracts, shareholder relationships, post-M&A conflicts and liability claims.
As a reliable local litigation counsel in Germany, we provide clear guidance at every stage of the dispute including early risk assessment, strategic positioning, enforcement of claims and defense against unjustified claims.
Why us?
Our focus always lies on achieving the best possible outcome for our clients – whether through efficient settlement or decisive litigation. We assess disputes not only from a legal perspective, but also from a commercial and strategic standpoint. This allows our clients to make informed decisions about escalation, cost exposure, timing, and reputational impact.
We represent our clients in complex commercial and corporate disputes before German courts and in out-of-court negotiations.
Unique Value Propositions
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What sets us apart is the combination of German law expertise, cross-border German-Korean business experience and a pragmatic approach delivering clear, efficient solutions that create real value.
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We combine legal expertise with commercial understanding helping clients make faster, better-informed decisions.
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Our clients benefit from hands-on involvement, linguistic and cultural fluency and tailored legal advice.
