Jipyong LLC > Seoul, South Korea > Firm Profile

Jipyong LLC > The Legal 500 Rankings

South Korea > Capital markets: local firms Tier 2

Advising on a broad range of capital markets matters, Jipyong LLC’s team handles IPOs, SPAC listings, and private equity fund work. Team head Haeng-Gyu Lee is a trusted adviser to financial institutions expanding overseas, working on syndicated loans and dual listings. Associate Yu Jin Lee specialises in financial regulation and corporate advisory issues, while Joong Sung Ahn handles legal due diligence and criminal finance matters. Another key team member is Ki Il Ban.

South Korea > TMT: local firms Tier 2

Jipyong LLC handles a broad range of mandates from traditional IP disputes and litigation to unfair competition. Practice head Jeong Kyu Choe counts major domestic media companies as key clients and excels telecoms regulatory work. So Young Lee handles IP rights and fintech matters and Mun Hui Kim acts for Korean broadcasting stations, investment and distribution companies, and film production companies on IP-related disputes.

South Korea > Antitrust and competition: local firms Tier 3

Noted for its ‘diverse experience and knowledge in the field of antitrust law’, Jipyong LLC covers a wealth of issues in the antitrust and competition space including abuse of market dominance, rendering unfair assistance to specially related persons and illegal cartel conduct. A trio of partners oversee matters: Gee Hong Kim’s expertise in online platform regulations showcases his ability to stay at the cutting edge of competition law; Byung Joo Lee’s practice extends to the representation of clients in international cartel cases; and Poom Jang has won plaudits for his handling of abuse of monopoly power cases. San Jin Park is a further key contact.

South Korea > Banking and finance: local firms Tier 3

Known for its expertise in the banking and financial sectors, Jipyong LLC advises on a range of cross-jurisdictional acquisitions, and real estate development. Team lead Yully Kang specialises in the refinancing of existing loans and the issuing of private placement bonds. Jae Min Youn works on project and structured financing. Other key team members include Sang Bae Park, who specialises in asset securitisation, Sang Hoon Ahn, who advises on real estate financing transactions, Joon Hyuk Lee, a key name for property sector related transactions, and Hera Kim.

South Korea > Corporate and M&A: local firms Tier 3

Jipyong LLC covers a wide range of corporate and M&A transactions including mergers, stock acquisitions, and business transfers. Team head Tae Hyun Lee advises high-profile clients on conversions to holding companies, acquisition of financial services companies, and corporate governance. Also active in the firm’s Myanmar and China desks, Cheol Jeong handles domestic and foreign corporations on a wide range of M&A work, particularly within the energy and consumer goods and services sectors. Other key team members include Dong Cheon Seo and Min Shin.

South Korea > Dispute resolution: local firms Tier 3

Jipyong LLC’s disputes team comprises former judges and accomplished attorneys, boasting considerable litigation experience. One of the founding members of the firm, Sung-Taek Lim specialises in construction, real estate, and private equity litigation, and co-leads the team alongside Seong-Jin Bae, Bong Kwan Sa and Won Jeong. The team handles a range of financial disputes, dealing with joint ventures and management rights, derivatives, and investments by institutions and insurance companies. Another notable team member is Seongcheol Park.

South Korea > Insurance: local firms Tier 3

Jipyong LLC‘s insurance team advises high-profile domestic insurance companies on a wide range of matters, from the interpretation of insurance contracts to entry into foreign markets. InsurTech, combining AI and blockchain and fintech technologies, is an area of growth for the practice. Byoung Moon Choi heads up the department, and has solid expertise in financial regulation issues.

South Korea > Intellectual property: local firms Tier 3

Led by Jeong Kyu Choe, the IP team at Jipyong LLC has experience handling a variety of matters, including litigation, due diligence, IP strategy, and patent disputes. In addition to having an expertise in entertainment law, Mun Hui Kim also frequently handles cases on trademark, copyright, and unfair competition. Other notable members of the team include So Young Lee and Chang Ik Sung, who are both experienced partners in the firm’s IP and technology group.

South Korea > Labour and employment: local firms Tier 3

With expertise in management and HR issues, the labour and employment practice at Jipyong LLC is co-led by Soo Saeng Moon and Young Hwan Kwon. The group advises on unlawful dismissals, wage claims, collective labour union and disciplinary matters. Experienced litigator Chang Young Kwon handles corporate and labour relations disputes. Firm managing partner Ji Hyung Kim is a highly regarded practitioner in the employment law arena.

South Korea > International arbitration Tier 4

Jipyong LLC‘s international arbitration practice stands out for its involvement in multijurisdictional civil and post-arbitration lawsuits. Team head Jinhee Kim leads on notable cross-border litigation and antitrust cases. Gee Hong Kim assists in representing major Korean and international clients before domestic and international courts. Another key member of the team is Bernard K. Ham, who has expertise in pharma sector matters.

South Korea > Projects and energy: local firms Tier 4

Noted for its capability in cross-border transactions and strategic regulatory work for public and private sector clients, Jipyong LLC’s team is led by M&A expert Hye Jung Ryu. Cheol Jeong advises on matters concerning project finance and corporate governance in the energy sector, in addition to cross-border joint ventures, while Yully Kang advises on offshore wind farm projects.

South Korea > Real estate: local firms Tier 4

Jipyong LLC specialises in cross-border real estate transactions and investments. Expert in acquisition and project financing, Yully Kang leads the team and handles syndicated loans for real estate developments. Joon Hyuk Lee works on the establishment and operation of REITs, REFs, and PFVs, while Seok Jae Lee advises on real asset and development project investments. Financial specialist Sang Hoon Ahn is another key contact in the group, advising on real estate financing mandates.

South Korea > Shipping: local firms Tier 4

Jipyong LLC‘s team is ‘very knowledgeable’ across the shipping, insurance, shipbuilding and ship finance areas. The team has extensive experience representing clients in collision disputes and shipping company bankruptcies, as well as assisting with offshore matters. Team head Choon Won Lee ‘provides excellent strategic advice’ on shipping, aviation, insurance and international trade matters, supported by Dahee Kim and Sarah Kwon.

South Korea > Fintech and financial services regulatory: local firms