The sizeable litigation practice at Yulchon ‘provides a well-balanced combination of strategic insight and practical legal solutions across complex and high-stakes matters. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Jae Keun Lee, a go-to practitioner for a variety of matters, including civil, criminal, and administrative disputes, and Jung Han Oh, a notable name for litigation and arbitration at the firm. Il Bong Moon demonstrates expertise in finance and corporate disputes, while Chul Ki Min, who formerly served as a research judge in the Supreme Court, is another key member of the practice. Yong Pyo Yeom maintains a varied caseload of work, featuring energy, pharmaceutical, and real estate-related disputes. Sy Nae Kim is an expert in cross-border disputes, and Ung Young Choi boasts extensive experience in corporate and financial disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Yulchon assembles teams of lawyers with great expertise tailored to each specific field. Especially notable is the inclusion of former judges with more than 20 years of practical judicial experience, who collaborate closely with subject-matter experts to fully understand the core of each case.’
‘With over 30 years of experience as both a judge and an attorney, Attorney Il Bong Moon brings unmatched knowledge and experience in finance, insolvency, labour, and corporate litigation. His exceptional strategic thinking and leadership are key to maximising the likelihood of success in each case.’
‘Yulchon's Dispute Resolution Team accurately identifies the root causes of disputes and analyses legal principles to provide clients with the best possible solutions. When working with Yulchon's Dispute Resolution Team, I've consistently found that they genuinely consider the client's perspective throughout their review process, which consistently leads to the most favourable results.’
‘Attorney Jae Hwan Shin at Yulchon is a leading expert in Dispute Resolution. He excels at accurately identifying the heart of a case to devise strategies and then implementing them with maximum efficiency. He is dedicated to securing the outcomes clients desire, consistently acting as a premier attorney who ensures disputes are resolved in the client's best interest.’
‘Yulchon provides a well-balanced combination of strategic insight and practical legal solutions across complex and high-stakes matters. Their expertise is particularly strong in areas such as data privacy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.’
‘Partner In Yong Hwang at Yulchon has been a standout advisor, consistently providing legal counsel that reflects a deep understanding of our organisational context and stakeholder landscape.’
Key clients
- LG Group
- Samsung Group
- SK Group
- Hyundai Motor Group
- KB Financial Group
- Shinhan Financial Group
- NH Financial Group
- Hana Financial Group
- Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd.
- Coupang Corp.
Work highlights
Acted for a client in a claim for adjusted contract price arising from design changes in nuclear power plants.
Acted for a client in claim for proportional property tax share under a business agreement.
Representing three banks in a case involving liability of the agent and security agent bank with respect to an offshore syndicated loan extended by four banks (Shinhan, Woori, Kookmin, and KDB) for Chinese subsidiaries established by STX Offshore & Shipbuilding.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jae Keun Lee; Jung Han Oh
Other key lawyers
Il Bong Moon; Chul Ki Min; Yong Pyo Yeom; Sy Nae Kim; Ung Young Choi; Jae Hwan Shin; In Yong Hwang