Shin & Kim

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.’
'The teamwork is excellent.'

Key clients

Samsung Group
SK Group
LG Group
Asiana Airlines
Posco Group
Hanwha Group
KT&G Corporation
CJ Group
Lotte Group
HD Hyundai Group
DL Group
Mirae Asset Group
Shinhan Bank
Young Poong
MBK Partners
Hee-jin Min
NSC Investment, LLC
Bygging-Uddemann AB
BMW Korea
Monsanto Company

Work highlights

Acted for MBK Partners in a dispute over the management rights of Korea Zinc.

Acted for, Founder of All Doors One Room, in a dispute over retaining the client's CEO position under the shareholders’ agreement.

Acted for Asiana Airlines Inc., Kumho Engineering & Construction in a dispute over the contract deposit following the failed acquisition of Asiana Airline.