SOUTH KOREA Law and Practice Contributed by: Jin Yeong Chung, Inhak Lee and Seung Hyeon Lee, Kim & Chang
Kim & Chang is widely recognised as having one of Korea’s premier litigation practices, with expertise covering all aspects of disputes, including securities litigation, white-collar/regulatory investigations and commercial litigation involving intellectual property, insurance, M&A and competition. The firm’s litigation department has more than 250 seasoned lawyers with a winning track record. As cross-border disputes have become more common and their stakeholders have become more complex and diverse, the capa- bilities of the litigators have become increasingly im-
portant. Kim & Chang has the resources to assemble customised teams whose expertise includes all nec- essary aspects of a dispute. The firm’s ability to as- semble such teams enables it to manage large-scale litigation effectively and efficiently. The firm’s lawyers formulate and implement a dispute resolution strat- egy tailored for each client, focusing on their busi- ness needs and goals. Kim & Chang’s litigation de- partment strives to maintain its position as a law firm of choice when clients need assistance on dispute- related matters.
Authors
Jin Yeong Chung leads Kim & Chang’s international arbitration and cross-border litigation practice and insolvency and restructuring practice. He has successfully represented numerous Fortune 500 companies in high-profile dispute cases and has published several articles in the areas of litigation and corporate restructuring.
Seung Hyeon Lee is an attorney specialising in corporate litigation, white collar defence, banking, and securities and finance litigation. Prior to joining Kim & Chang in 2023, she worked as a law clerk for three years
at the Seoul High Court, where she assisted judges with research and drafting decisions in corporate and finance litigation.
Inhak Lee is a foreign attorney at Kim & Chang. He is a member of the litigation practice group, and
specialises in cross-border disputes, among others. Before joining Kim & Chang in 2007, he worked as a litigator for seven years in the USA, focusing on product liability and healthcare litigation in particular. He is also a member of the automotive practice group and advises foreign vehicle manufacturers on various regulatory issues.
1025 CHAMBERS.COM
Powered by FlippingBook