Mr John H Choi > Shin & Kim > Seoul, South Korea > Lawyer Profile

Shin & Kim
23TH FLOOR, D-TOWER (D2)
17 JONGNO 3-GIL, JONGNO-GU
SEOUL 03155
South Korea

Work Department

Antitrust and Competition, Cartels, Abuse of Market Dominance, Excessive Concentration of Economic Power, Merger Filings

Position

Senior Foreign Attorney

Career

  • 2008-2009: Adjunct Professor, Seoul National University, College of Law
  • 1998-Present: Shin & Kim LLC
  • 1996-1998: Associate, Samjung International
  • 1994-1996: Associate, Haight, Brown & Bonesteel

Languages

Korean, English

Memberships

California State Bar Association

Education

  • 1994 UCLA, School of Law (J.D.)
  • 1991 UCLA (B.A., Political Science)

Lawyer Rankings

South Korea > Antitrust and competition: local firms

(Leading partners)

John Choi – Shin & Kim

Shin & Kim is recognised for its work representing both foreign and domestic clients; the firm is highly regarded for handling a broad spectrum of antitrust matters, including domestic and international cartels, abuse of market dominance, and groundbreaking cases in Korean antitrust law. Co-head John Choi leads multi-jurisdictional antitrust investigations, while co-head Han Soon Choi, leveraging his experience as a former judge, handles high-profile litigation in market dominance and cartel cases. Sangdon Lee, an expert in merger filings, actively advises the KFTC on updates to the merger control regime. Young Chul Yim, a key figure in the antitrust practice, has led several landmark cases, offering novel legal analysis and addressing untested issues in the evolving antitrust landscape.