Shin & Kim is a pre-eminent firm in the dispute resolution market, with recent activity in major industries, including the healthcare, entertainment, and corporate sectors. The robust team has internal groups specialised in various dispute areas, including tax and intellectual property. Co-lead Jae-Yun Yun is an experienced professional in construction disputes, drawing on his background as a presiding judge in related cases, and co-lead Jin-Ho Jeong excels in civil cases relating to securities, finance, real estate, and hostile M&A transactions. Jong-Han Oh is noted for his knowledge in litigation and arbitration arising out of finance, securities, and commercial transactions. Sookmi Lee concentrates on shareholder and management disputes, and Won Lee oversees litigation related to trusts, M&A, and financial derivatives.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have a lot of knowledge, experience, and know-how in the fields of tax, finance, accounting, law, and administration. Through this, they accumulated experience and know-how, and I think they increased problem-solving skills.’
- ‘A law firm's ability to understand complicated construction dispute process, including technology, many parties' interests and relevant experts' opinions, is crucial to provide better service. Shin & Kim stand out in their performance regarding the above-mentioned area.’
Key clients
- Samsung Group
- SK Group
Work highlights
Acted for MBK Partners in a dispute over the management rights of Korea Zinc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jae Yun Yun; Jin-Ho Jeong
Other key lawyers
Jong-Han Oh; Sookmi Lee; Won Lee