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Bae, Kim & Lee LLC

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Bae, Kim & Lee LLC provides a robust offering, covering civil, criminal, tax, and commercial litigation, coupled with experience in representing multinational parties in Korean courts and an active outbound practice. The team is led by Tony Dongwook Kang, a practitioner who is well regarded for his representation of multinational companies in litigation, including financial institutions based in the US, EU, and Asia. Hyuk Lee leads the team alongside Kang, routinely providing strategic advice for clients in various areas of litigation. Wu Cheol Song acts in technology-related litigation, as well as administrative lawsuits. The team expanded with several hires, including Bomsok Ko, formerly at Lee & Ko, in July 2024.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘BKL has a unique system that encourages variable units to support and cooperate. The more complicated and larger a case is, the more this benefits the client since the client can utilise different experts from multiple units in an effective way.’

  • ‘Yongman Bae cares not only for his clients deeply but also for his team members highly, so that they can have sufficient time and effort for his clients and cases. He encourages his associates to ponder and think through without being limited by the firm's internal systems and rules for efficiency.’

  • ‘Hansol Lee provides highly reliable advice based on his deep understanding of international law and dispute resolution. His ability to navigate complex legal systems and cultural dynamics with exceptional communication skills and sensitivity is truly impressive.’

  • ‘The BKL team is incredibly responsive, collaborative and technically astute. They provide sound and commercial advice on complex areas of Korean law.’

  • ‘Tony Dongwook Kang was a star to work with as co-counsel; he was always able to cut through complex Korean law issues and communicate them effectively and in a timely manner.’

  • ‘I worked specifically with Mr Jaewuk Lee. During the litigation process, he successfully helped our company win the case thanks to his extensive experience and knowledge of litigation.’

Key clients

  • Affinity Equity Partners Pte. Ltd.
  • LG Electronics
  • MBK Partners
  • Mirae Asset Securities Co., Ltd.
  • NH INVESTMENT & SECURITIES
  • POSCO
  • Samjong KPMG
  • Samsung Futures Co., Ltd.
  • Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc (Japan)
  • Warner Music Korea

Work highlights

Represented Samsung Futures in defending a trading dispute with BNP Paribas over an algorithmic order execution issue.
Represented TEPCO in successfully defending against a high-profile lawsuit in Korea seeking to block the release of treated Fukushima water, addressing complex issues of international jurisdiction, treaty interpretation, and transboundary environmental claims.
Represented Mirae Asset Securities in successfully defending against claims brought by Korean mezzanine investors over the “The Drew” project, securing full dismissal by demonstrating that the losses stemmed from the global COVID-19 crisis, not the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure (DIL).

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Practice head

Tony Dongwook Kang; Hyuk Lee

Other key lawyers

Wu Cheol Song; Bomsok Ko; Jaewuk Lee; Yeohyeong Yun; Yongman Bae; Hansol Lee

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