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Jipyong LLC

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Home to a team consisting of a former Supreme Court Justice and a former Constitutional Court Justice, Jipyong LLC demonstrates a far-reaching practice across general corporate matters, construction and real estate, and M&A. The department is under the leadership of a seasoned trio: Sung Won YOON, who draws from a 29-year career as a judge to oversee corporate dispute, fair trade, and administrative mandates; Seong-Jin Bae, a leading name in finance, securities, insurance, and bankruptcy disputes; and Won Jeong, a go-to for real estate development mandates.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

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  • ‘They are a team that provides fast and accurate legal advice, is always available to respond, and offers their services at very reasonable costs.’

  • ‘The team acknowledged differences in criminal procedures and tendencies in judicial decisions between the USA and Korea, and strived to coordinate our interests under such circumstances.’

  • ‘I highly recommend Lawyer Choe Jeongkyu and Gee Hong Kim from Jipyong LLC. Thanks to their deep understanding of cross-border matters, we were able to handle the dispute effectively.’

  • 'They are cautious as to not jump right into the conclusion, yet they have confidence in how they will solve the issue - where many of other law firm lawyers do not have. This means that they know what they are doing, they know what laws and regulations, precedents and other relevant cases are like the back of their hands.'

Key clients

  • Hanmi Pharm. Co., Ltd. Jong-yoon LIM and Jong-hoon LIM
  • Good People Co., Ltd.
  • OliPass Corporation
  • Hyundai Steel Company
  • Company A
  • The Minister of Environment and the Director of National Institute of Environmental Research
  • SPC Group
  • Kakao Mobility Corp.

Work highlights

Represented brothers Jong-yoon LIM and Jong-hoon LIM successfully in securing the management control over Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group.
Represented a client in a Supreme Court case on illegal dispatch, securing a ruling to quash and remand the case to the lower court in recognition of the lawfulness of the dispatch.
Represented an environmental public institution in a Supreme Court appeal regarding a claim for operating expenses and other costs filed against Company B and secured a reversal and remand decision.

Practice head

Sung Won Yoon; Seong Jin Bae; Won Jeong

Other key lawyers

Choe Jeongkyu; Gee Hong Kim

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