Yoon & Yang LLC > Seoul, South Korea > Firm Profile
Yoon & Yang LLC Offices
18,19, 22, 23, 34 FLOORS, ASEM TOWER
517 YEONGDONG-DAERO, GANGNAM-GU
SEOUL 06164
South Korea
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Yoon & Yang LLC > The Legal 500 Rankings
South Korea > Antitrust and competition: local firms Tier 2
Praised for its ‘creative and practical advice on complex issues’, Yoon & Yang LLC are well positioned to handle antitrust cases encompassing abuse of market dominance, cartels, mergers, and unfair business practices. Hoil Yoon and Sang Oh Jeon lead the team, while the latter is well-versed in matters concerning alleged violations of the Fair Transactions in Subcontracting Act, while Suakbuam Hong is equipped to handle cases involving cartels. Soomin Kim is highlighted for her handling of unfair support practice mandates. Chul Ho Kim is frequently instructed by major Korean companies such as Samsung and Korean Air. Song Ryu departed the practice in summer 2023.Practice head(s):
Hoil Yoon; Sang Oh Jeon
Other key lawyers:
Chul Ho Kim; Suakbuam Hong; Soomin Kim; Paul Rhee
Testimonials
‘ Team is efficiently organised. Well-connected to key stakeholders in the Korean Fair Trade Commission.’
‘Paul Rhee is extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Deep understanding of the industry, client culture and the market. Efficient communication with clients and various stakeholders.’
‘As a whole, the firm has impressed me with creative and practical advice on complex issues and a great knowledge of the securities regulators.’
‘I work primarily with Paul Rhee who is a foreign attorney partner in the firm’s antitrust practice and has decades of antitrust experience. Paul is easy to work with and understands foreign client’s needs. Paul is diligent and extremely responsive.’
Key clients
Microsoft
Samsung Electronics
Samsung SDI
SK Hynix
Korean Air
Raytheon Technologies Corporation
British America Tobacco Korea
Qualcomm
Hanwha Corp.
Hyundai Steel
South Korea > Capital markets: local firms Tier 2
Yoon & Yang LLC is noted for its expertise in debt and equity capital markets, particularly the multi-jurisdictional issuances of high-value bonds. Hyun Suk Jung is a key team member, while Sung Woon Kang specialises in IPOs for both domestic and foreign clients, as well as establishment and investment of foreign funds. Associate Bora Kang works on collective investments, market regulations, and private equity matters. Other key contacts in the group include Young Ho Kang and senior associate Chan Me Song.Practice head(s):
Hwan Jun Heo
Other key lawyers:
Hyun Suk Jung; Sung Woon Kang; Bora Kang; Young Ho Kang; Chan Me Song
Testimonials
‘The capital markets team has great expertise and insight in the market. They always give good advice.’
Key clients
Shinhan Bank
Woori Bank
KEB Hana Bank
Korea Development Bank
Export-Import Bank
Korea-Deposit Insurance Corporation
NH Investment & Securities
Korea Investment & Securities
Mirae Asset Daewoo
Samsung Securities
Korea Asset Management Corporation
DB Financial Investment
Korea Investment Holdings
KB Securities
Shinhan Investment Corp.
Work highlights
- Advised the IPO of Bionote, a well-known manufacturer of veterinary diagnostic reagents in Korea on KOSPI market.
- Advised the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) in its issuance of global bonds.
- Advising Contera Pharma, a Danish-based healthcare company, in its IPO on Korean stock markets.
South Korea > Dispute resolution: local firms Tier 2
Housing a range of litigation specialists, the team at Yoon & Yang LLC is led by a consortium of experienced partners including Seung Ryong Yoo, who heads the firm’s corporate litigation offering, Kyung In Jung, who focuses on construction litigation, and Youbum Kim, Keon Joo Cho, as well as Sun Bong Lee who head the firm's corporate criminal litigation practice. The team continues to be a popular choice for major Korean conglomerates in domestic and cross-border civil and criminal litigations, alongside a broad range of commercial matters. Elsewhere, former judge Sue Yeon Woo is another key contact in the group.Practice head(s):
Sang-Pil Lee; Tae-Gu Zeon
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The partners are client-friendly and have up-to-date legal knowledge.’
Key clients
SK Innovation
Kolon Life Science
Korea Railroad Corporation
Korea Land & Housing Corporation
Hanjin KAL
Samsung C&T
Samsung Electronic Services
Woori Bank
Shinhan Bank
NH Bank
GS Engineering & Construction
DL E&C
Korean Air Lines
Hanwha Corp
Samsung Electronics
Hanwha Aerospace
Work highlights
- Successfully filed a lawsuit for seeking an injunction for Lee Soo Man in February 2023 claiming that SM Entertainment does not have a compelling need for financing.
- Representing Doosung Industrial before the Constitutional Court for affirming its unconstitutionality of controversial the Act on Punishment of Serious Accidents.
- Amid the case arising out of failed acquisition of Namyang Dairy by the domestic private equity fund, Hahn & Co, representing Hahn & Co., obtained the following court orders: (i) a provisional injunction against the disposal of shares; (ii) a provisional injunction against exercise of voting rights; and (iii) a provisional injunction against non-performance of contractual obligations.
South Korea > Labour and employment: local firms Tier 2
With strength and depth in contentious and non-contentious employment matters, Yoon & Yang LLC‘s team advises foreign and domestic clients on restructurings, health and safety matters, cases of alleged discrimination, industrial accident claims, wage cases and the employment aspects of M&A mandates. Tae Hwan Oh is a key name for employment litigation. Chan-Keun Park and Seong Hong are names to note in the department.Practice head(s):
Tae Hwan Oh; Chan-Keun Park
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘At Yoon & Yang LLC, the team provides precise responses in any situation and excel in communication with clients.’
‘They have experts with a wide range of experience. The quality of their work always exceeds expectations.’
‘The team is comprised of a variety of experts specializing in the field of labor, so it is possible to systematically solve legal problems that arise.’
‘Seong Hong is a top lawyer with a wealth of experience and expertise in advising and litigating various types of HR issues.’
Key clients
Samsung Electronics
Samsung C&T Corp.
Hyundai Motor Company
Kia Motors Corporation
SK Hynix Inc.
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.
British American Tobacco Korea
IBM Korea
GM Korea
AstraZeneca Korea
South Korea > TMT: local firms Tier 2
Yoon & Yang LLC’s recently expanded new technology practice group oversees traditional regulatory issues concerning broadcasting and telecoms as well as newly generated issues concerning privacy and data protection. The team is led by Kwang-Wook Lee who focuses on matters concerning new technologies including AI, fintech, and IoT. Keun Woo Lee ’s main practice areas include privacy protection, trade secrets protections in e-commerce and technology, and IP protection. Sugyoung Yi’s expertise includes broadcasting and information & communication. The team welcomed former prosecutor Geonyoung Koh in March 2023.Practice head(s):
Kwang-Wook Lee
Other key lawyers:
Keun Woo Lee; Sugyoung Yi; Dong Hee Kang; Jongsang Lee; Kyu Woong Cho; Geonyoung Koh
Testimonials
‘Yoon & Yang LLC is an outstanding firm. Its accuracy, depth, and quality of legal services are impressive. ’
‘The team of Yoon & Yang LLC is unique in that no matter how urgent short-term needs seem, they know how to balance between client’s short-term and long-term priorities. This ability is crucial nowadays in that the business environment is constantly changing. To adapt to the rapidly changing environment, and who are seeking business strategies in these circumstances, Yoon & Yang lawyers are the right choice for our business. For clients who are looking for legal advice to be delivered in combination with significant industry and sector knowledge, Yoon & Yang LLC is a perfect match.’
‘Keun Woo Lee’s strategic thinking and strong communication skills are very impressive.’
Key clients
Microsoft Korea
WEMIX PTE. LTD.
WEMADE
Cyworld Z
RADWARE KOREA
SK Telecom
LG U+
CJ Olive
Robert Bosch
Work highlights
- Represented WEMIX (a Singapore subsidiary of WEMADE) seeking a provisional injunction against the delisting of Wemix tokens.
- Represented Cyworld Z in a civil action raised by Beta Labs against Cyworld Z, seeking a provisional injunction against the issuance of NFTs and virtual assets.
- Advised WEMADE on issues concerning business models that incorporate virtual assets into blockchain-based games.
South Korea > Banking and finance: local firms Tier 3
Known for its depth of experience across the full range of banking and finance work, Yoon & Yang LLC has a strong focus on the aviation industry. Hyun Suk Jung focuses on financing deals, structuring transactions and advisory work, while Chang Wook Shin handles loan extensions and real estate development. Hye Kyung Helen Sohn, who is highly experienced in aircraft financing and operational leases, joined the team in 2022 from Lee & Ko. Another key team member is Eun Chul Choi.Practice head(s):
Hwan Jun Heo
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team has exceptional talents in their knowledge of trends that shape today’s financial market. Yoon & Yang is one of the best Korean law firms to work with when dealing with financial company examinations, IPOs, M&A and investment funds.’
‘In this ever-evolving landscape of legal industry, responding to client’s legal needs is crucial and Hyun Suk Jung is exceptional at doing so. Aside from legal expertise, he is distinguished from others in his work ethic. His commitment to the case was impressive.’
‘Hye Kyung Helen Sohn is very knowledgeable, and her experience on aviation finance is second to none in the Korean legal market.’
Key clients
The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM)
Shinhan Bank
Woori Bank
KEB Hana Bank
KB Securities
Hanwha Investment & Securities
NH Investment Securities
Kiwoom Securities
Shinhan Investment & Securities
Daeshin Securites
Work highlights
- Advised KAL in a finance lease transaction with Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg (LBBW) involving one (1) A321-NX Aircraft.
- Advised KDB and BoComm Leasing in a financing deal for the deliveries of four (4) B737-8 aircraft deliveries to Jeju Air.
- Advised KORAMCO REITs Management & Trust in its purchase of land and a logistics center building located in Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do including loan agreement.
South Korea > Corporate and M&A: local firms Tier 3
Continuing to be active in Korea’s energy, technology, and aviation industries, Yoon & Yang LLC‘s team handles a full range of multijurisdictional commercial and corporate financing work. Sung-Jin Kim provides crucial support through every step of M&A transactions. Particularly noted for advising on domestic and overseas investment, Sangman Kim also handles joint venture establishment and rehabilitation of various financial institutions. Ki Man Park is recommended for legal advice on private equity investment and managing boardroom disagreements. Young Ho Kang is also highlighted.Practice head(s):
Sang-Hyun Ahn; Sung-Jin Kim
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The Yoon & Yang team has professional lawyers with rich M&A advisory experience and teamwork contribute greatly to their success.’
Key clients
Osstem Implant
Hanwha Life Insurance
Korean Air
Hanjin KAL
UAMCO
Cactus Private Equity
SK Ecoplant (formerly SK Engineering & Construction)
NAVER Webtoon
Premier Partners
Metanet Mplatform
SK E&S
PTA Equity Partners
Doosan Enernility
KHI-Korea Investment SG PE
Samyang Holdings Corporation
Kiwoom Asset Management Co., Ltd.
South Korea > Insurance: local firms Tier 3
The insurance team at Yoon & Yang LLC fields expertise in advising on insurance matters involving regulatory issues, as well as licensing mandates and contentious work. Cross-border insurance litigation and arbitration is prominent in the department’s workload, with the practitioners acting for Korean and international insurers in this space. Chongsu Seo stands out as ‘excellent‘ in marine insurance work. Other key members of the team include Hyun Suk Jung, Hwang Lim Jang, and Hwan Jun Heo.Practice head(s):
Hwan Jun Heo; Chang Hun Han
Other key lawyers:
Hyun Suk Jung; Hwanglim Jang; Chongsu Seo
Testimonials
‘Very experienced team on insurance and reinsurance matters.’
‘Chongsu Seo is excellent for marine insurance matters.’
Key clients
Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd.,
Hanwha Life Financial Services
Hanwha General Insurance Co., Ltd.
KB Insurance Co.,Ltd.
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.
Samsung Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD.
AIG Korea Inc.
Tong Yang Life Insurance Company
FITPET
NongHyup Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
NongHyup Property & Casualty Insurance
South Korea > Intellectual property: local firms Tier 3
Led by Dongju Kwon, the IP practice group at Yoon & Yang LLC frequently handles matters concerning patents, copyright, trademark disputes, trade secrets, and infringement cases. The practice has been strengthened by the arrival of Geonyoung Koh and Kyu Woong Cho, both of whom joined in early 2023 from the Suwon District Prosecutors' Office. Other notable members of the team include Changkwon Kim, Chang Woo Lee, and Sejung Lee.Practice head(s):
Dongju Kwon
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Yoon & Yang is one of the major law firms in Korea. The size of the team is somewhat smaller than that of other large law firms, but it has the advantage of having excellent individual skills and charging reasonable costs.’
Key clients
SK Innovation (SK ON)
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
W-Scope
SK hynix
SK bioscience
SK Chemicals
Hanmi Pharm
Kolon Life Science
MedyTox
Kumho Petrochemical
SK Shipping
Hyundai Mobis
Otis Elevator Company
Sumitomo Chemical
Toyota Motor Corporation
Dyson Technology
REG Life Sciences
HITE Jinro
E-mart
Yuhan Corporation
Work highlights
- Representing SK On in a high-profile trade secret & patent infringement dispute between LG Energy Solution and SK On.
- Successfully defended W-Scope against Asahi Kasei Korea in a patent infringement lawsuit in Korea regarding rechargeable battery separator.
- Representing SK Chemicals in a patent infringement lawsuit in Korea against Novartis regarding Exleon Patch.
South Korea > International arbitration Tier 3
Yoon & Yang LLC’s experienced team handle a broad range of international arbitration matters, with a particular focus on construction, commodities, and intellectual property. The team also handles complex and high-value matters within trading sand insurance. Senior foreign attorney Sam Kim is dual qualified in New York and in Seoul and an expert in energy construction projects, while Junsang Lee advises on investigations in the aerospace industry. Arriving from the Doha office of Pinsent Masons LLP, international construction and arbitration expert Joseph Lee is further bolstering the office from September 2023. California-qualified senior foreign attorney Myung-Ahn Kim is another key team member.Practice head(s):
Junsang Lee; Myung-Ahn Kim; Sam Kim
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Sam Kim is a go-to arbitration practitioner who is fast on his feet. His strategic thinking is next level.
Junsang Lee is an elder statesman of the arbitration bar. His legal acumen is top notch. ’
‘Myung-Ahn Kim is professional and reliable.’
South Korea > Real estate: local firms Tier 3
Yoon & Yang LLC‘s ‘highly dedicated‘ real estate practice is noted for its transactional capability, and handles a broad range of asset management and REIT-related matters. With extensive experience in cross-border investments and social overhead capital projects, Young Woo Park jointly leads the team alongside Hwan Jun Heo. Regulatory specialist Jae Ryun Cho advises on real estate M&A, while finance expert Eun Chul Choi and Chang Wook Shin work on multinational project financings, private equity matters, and real estate trust issues. Hyun Suk Jung is another key team member.Practice head(s):
Hwan Jun Heo; Young Woo Park
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Highly dedicated and receptive to client’s needs.’
Key clients
Hyundai Development Corporation
Hanwha E&C
POSCO ICT Company
Shinyoung D&D
Daesung Industrial
Korea Investment & Real Estate Trust
Koramco REITs & Trust
Korea Expressway Corporation
POSCO
Work highlights
- Advising on logistics centre acquisition located in Icheon, Gyeonggi-do.
- Advising on the sale of an office building called Cosmo Tower located in Wangsimri, Seoul.
- Advising a lender on local housing construction project.
South Korea > Regulatory: compliance and investigations: local firms Tier 3
Yoon & Yang LLC‘s white collar crime practice is renowned for its litigation expertise, and boasts major financial institutions and corporate conglomerates as clients. The practice is led by criminal law specialist Sun Bong Lee, who has experience in criminal allegations and investigations into medical malpractice. Former prosecutors Dong Gyu Lee and Hee Sik Yoon focus on criminal financial sector violations and trade secret disclosures within the industrial, banking, and energy industries.Practice head(s):
Sun Bong Lee
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Samsung Electronics Service Co., LTD.
Samsung C&T Corporation
Kolon Life Science
Deutsche Securities Korea
Shinhan Investment Corp
KB Securities
Daeshin Securities
Work highlights
South Korea > Tax: local firms Tier 3
Yoon & Yang LLC’s tax practice handles a broad range of matters, including compliance, audits and international taxation, in addition to litigation and disputes. Experienced litigator Jae Woong Jeong leads the team and Wankyu Jeon litigates general administrative matters. Associate Young Woong Park focuses on cross-border M&A, and overseas tax planning and strategy mandates.Practice head(s):
Jae Woong Jeong
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Hyundai Motors Company Group
Hyundai Motors Company
Hyundai Rotem Company
POSCO Holdings
Samsung Life Insurance
Rolex Korea Limited
Korea Railroad
Korea Real Estate Investment & Trust
Hydis Technologies Co., Ltd.
Hanhwa Solution Corp
Work highlights
- Advised the plaintiff in a USD 1.4 million tax (administrative) litigation case to set aside a disposition imposing corporate tax on transfer pricing transactions.
South Korea > Projects and energy: local firms Tier 4
Yoon & Yang LLC regularly assists domestic and international clients with project investments, merger control clearances, and share issuances. Team leader Soongki Yi handles traditional and renewable energy mandates, bolstering the strength of the team with expertise in multi-jurisdictional M&A and corporate financing. Young Woo Park focuses on matters concerning project financing, while Dae Sagong has experience in the renewable energy arena, focusing on wind farm and solar power projects.Practice head(s):
Soongki Yi
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS)
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO)
Korea South East Power
Korea Midland Power
SK Energy
LH
CS Wind
Air Liquide Advanced Materials
GS Engineering & Construction
Kwansoo E&C Co., Ltd.
Hanmi Global Co., Ltd.
Korea Energy Agency
Doosan Enerbility
E1
SK E&S
SK Ecoplant
TKG Taekwang
Work highlights
South Korea > Shipping: local firms Tier 4
Yoon & Yang LLC‘s practice group provides a full range of legal advisory and dispute settlement services relating to all types of maritime disputes and transactions for domestic and foreign clients. Shipping dispute resolutions specialist Sang-Pil Lee leads the team, while Hae-Wang Jeong has a special focus on maritime insurance matters.Practice head(s):
Sang-Pil Lee
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team’s responses are prompt, effective, and accurate.’
‘Sang-Pil Lee puts clients’ needs as a top priority. He notifies us of procedural updates in a timely way and never misses the reporting obligations. He has a clear grasp of our needs and what the underlying issues are, and carefully considers the most optimal solution for the company. His client-oriented one-stop service is based on his in-depth knowledge and wealth of experience.’
Key clients
Pan Ocean
H-Line Shipping
Korea P&I
SK Shipping
Heung Kuk Fire & Marine Insurance
STX Corporation
Hferry
Korea Trade Insurance Corporation
Intergis Co. Ltd
Posco Plantec Co. Ltd
INTOPS Co. Ltd
Royce Cruise Co. Ltd
K Shipbuilding Co., Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented Posco Plantec in a case relating to payment of insurance and damages against Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance (insurer) and Dongbang (carrier).
- Advised Posco on the interpretation of the Consecutive Voyage Charter, as well as assisting with the settlement of disputes regarding demurrage.
- Represented Posco in its dispute with Cargill International (counterparty) relating to the damage caused by suspension due to the mismanaged hold on Posco.
Yoon & Yang LLC > Firm Profile
Yoon & Yang is one of the largest full-service Seoul headquartered law firms. Yoon & Yang has over 520 lawyers and other professionals including over 50 foreign qualified lawyers. Yoon & Yang’s foreign qualified lawyers include a number of experienced lawyers in the US and UK. The firm also has experienced lawyers qualified in Germany, Russia, Vietnam, China, Canada, Spain, Australia, New Zealand. Our main office in Seoul is supported by our overseas offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta and Tashkent.
Yoon & Yang’s one-stop integrated legal services tailored to the clients’ needs allow us to respond proactively to market changes and offer innovative solutions. For this purpose, we have a cadre of highly qualified attorneys, senior consultants and expert advisors with decades of knowledge and experience in various areas and industries.
Address: ASEM Tower 517 Yeongdong-daero,Gangnam-Gu Seoul, 06164 South Korea
Managing Partners: Myung Soo Lee, Young Ho Kang, Jin Guk Shi
Number of partners: 171
Number of professionals: +520
Languages: English, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, French
More information is available at Yoon & Yang’s Website , LinkedIn , and Youtube
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Antitrust and competition | Sang Oh Jeon | sojeon@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7087 |
Banking and securities | Hwan Jun Heo | hjheo@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6182 8394 |
Bankruptcy and restructuring | Sang Goo Han | sghan@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7139 |
Capital markets | Hwan Jun Heo | hjheo@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6182 8394 |
Corporate and M&A | Sang-Hyun Ahn | shahn@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7526 |
Corporate and M&A | Sung Jin Kim | kimsj@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7787 |
Corporate governance | Sang-Hyun Ahn | shahn@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7526 |
Defence procurement | Kyung In Jung | kijung@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7093 |
Defence procurement | Geunbae Park | gbpark@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6182 8384 |
Energy | Soongki Yi | soongki@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7519 |
Financial regulation | Hwan Jun Heo | hjheo@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6182 8394 |
Government relations | Jung Seok Hong | jshong@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6182 8103 |
Healthcare | Changkwon Kim | ckkim@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7578 |
Intellectual property | Dongju Kwon | djkwon@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7572 |
International arbitration and litigation | Myung-Ahn Kim | makim@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6182 8359 |
International arbitration and litigation | Sam Kim | samkim@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6182 8530 |
International trade and investment | Sungbum Lee | sblee@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6182 8527 |
Labour and employment | Tae Hwan Oh | thoh@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7597 |
Litigation | Sang-Pil Lee | spl@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7569 |
Litigation | Tae-Gu Zeon | tgzeon@hwawoo.com | 82 2 6003 7132 |
Maritime and admiralty | Sang-Pil Lee | spl@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7569 |
Real estate | Kyung In Jung | kijung@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7093 |
Real estate | Young Woo Park | ywpark@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7557 |
Tax and customs | Jae Woong Jeong | jwjeong@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7049 |
Telecoms, media and technology | Kwang-Wook Lee | kwlee@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6003 7535 |
White-collar criminal defence | Sun Bong Lee | lsb@yoonyang.com | 82 2 6182 8596 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Number of professionals : 520+Languages
English German Spanish Japanese Korean Russian Vietnamese Chinese FrenchClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Hyungin Ha
COMPANY/FIRM: IBM Korea (Senior Regional Counsel)
TESTIMONIAL: Yoon & Yang has been handling several key matters for our company. A recent spin-off of a major business unit into an independently operating company (Kyndryl) is a prime example. It was a complex transaction with many moving parts and a tight deadline. Yoon & Yang’s team was creative, methodical and executed like clockworks despite a tight deadline and significant pressure to get the deal across the finish line. As in other past projects, Yoon & Yang’s proactive and practical approach made working with them very easy and pleasant. We are very satisfied with Yoon & Yang and look forward to continued partnership.
CLIENT: Hyeok Joon Choi
COMPANY/FIRM: DL E&C (Director)
TESTIMONIAL: Yoon & Yang has handled several litigations for our company including administrative lawsuits against the KFTC. I was impressed with the attorneys in charge of our cases as they were very dedicated and provided creative solutions with foresight to anticipate potential issues and effectively addressed them ultimately resulting in favorable outcomes. Yoon & Yang team never lost sight of the big picture while not missing even small things, which I believe is a result of their large-scale litigation experience and expertise. I also appreciated Yoon & Yang’s competitive fees.
CLIENT: Hee Jung Kim
COMPANY/FIRM: Hyundai Motor Company (Senior Counsel)
TESTIMONIAL: Yoon & Yang is an excellent and trusted law firm. The firm’s partners have been successfully representing our company in multiple litigations and have produced favorable outcomes in multiple litigations related to various employment issues. Employment issues are always hot topics in Korea and it is very impressive that they always come up with innovative solutions to complicated problems based on their in-depth knowledge and experience in employment. In addition, they try to resolve issues from the client’s perspective which I think is the important attitude for a law firm.
CLIENT: Chul Young Park
COMPANY/FIRM: Robert Bosch Korea (Representative Director/General Counsel)
TESTIMONIAL: Yoon & Yang is an outside counsel we always turn to when our company has complex corporate issues. As the firm has a long history of working with us, they have good understanding of our company and the auto industry as well. Besides corporate issues, the firm has recently produced good results in litigation and customs issues. We are very satisfied with Yoon & Yang’s excellent professional service.
CLIENT: Jisun Kim
COMPANY/FIRM: SK hynix, Inc. (Corporate Legal Project Leader)
TESTIMONIAL: We have been entrusting a wide range of cases with Yoon & Yang, and our company is satisfied with their legal services. In our view, Yoon & Yang attorneys spare no effort to investigate and analyze precedents and all relevant materials to propose the most innovative and practical legal solutions. We have been very impressed with the way Yoon & Yang attorneys promptly responded to all kinds of requests, clearly sorted out relevant issues and prepared for potential issues in advance. This is why we think Yoon & Yang receives favorable evaluations in both Korean and overseas markets.
Press Releases
Yoon & Yang Announces New Leadership Appointing Senior Managing Partner Myung Soo Lee
5th January 2024 Yoon & Yang LLC (“Yoon & Yang”) announces a leadership change, effective on January 1, 2024.Yoon & Yang’s Antitrust & Competition Practice Group Expands with the Hire of Hee Jae Lee
3rd August 2023 Leading full-service law firm Yoon & Yang is further strengthening its Antitrust & Competition practice with the hire of a former director of the Korea Fair Trade Commission.Yoon & Yang Continues to Bolster Cross-border Capabilities with Another Hire of Senior Foreign Attorneys from Lee & Ko and Samsung Electronics
26th May 2023 Yoon & Yang continues to strengthen its cross-border capabilities with the hire of two Senior Foreign Attorneys from Lee & Ko and Samsung Electronics.Yoon & Yang Hires Three Senior Foreign Attorneys to Strengthen Cross-border Capacity
2nd March 2023 Yoon & Yang LLC has hired three Senior Foreign Attorneys, Jason W. Lee (U.S.-qualified), Sung Jin Ro (U.S.-qualified) and Song Feng Hong (China-qualified), in anticipation of further strengthening the firm’s cross-border capacity. Yoon & Yang looks forward to expanding its presence in the global market by engaging in more cross-border work across industries and providing exceptional service to fulfill clients’ needs.Legal Briefings
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