Comparative Guide
Tax Disputes
South Korea
Jay Shim, Sung-Hyun & Ryu
Yoon & Yang LLC is noted for its capabilities in financial transactions, including term loans, covered bonds and structured finance transactions. The duo of Hyun Suk Jung and Sung Woon Kang lead the team, which is noted for its ‘longstanding experience in the aviation finance sector’. Young Woo Park is a key name. The team further expanded its finance offering with the hire of Young-Joon Cho and Eun Sik Shin, who joined from Bae, Kim & Lee LLC in 2025. Hye Kyung Helen Sohn is noted for her particular expertise in aircraft finance, while Eun Chul Choi covers financial regulations and real estate project financing.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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‘What makes this practice unique is its singular focus and longstanding experience in the aviation finance sector. Based on our experience, the team is not only legally proficient but also deeply knowledgeable about the aviation industry as a whole.’
‘Their ability to anticipate issues, share market intelligence, and offer commercially sound advice has made them an invaluable partner — not just legal counsel.’
Key clients
- The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM)
- Shinhan Bank
Work highlights
Successfully represented SEOYOUNG e&t, a member of HITEJINRO, in its KRW 130bn acquisition of BNB Korea.
Practice head
Hyun Suk Jung; Sung Woon Kang
Other key lawyers
H. K. Helen Sohn; Eun Chul Choi; Yea Eun Hwang; Kyu Min Lee; Young-Joon Cho; Eun Sik Shin; Young Woo Park