Seong Hwan Ju
Lee & KoLee & Ko’s financial regulatory team, part of its wider finance group, is recognised for its expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks. The fintech division advises a diverse range of clients on fintech services and regulatory issues, with recent work including security token offerings (STO) and responsibilities maps. Jung-Myung (Chloe) Lee leads the fintech practice, specialising in digital finance, blockchain, and NFTs. Taekyoung Kwon, head of the financial services regulatory team, brings extensive experience in inspections and addressing unfair trade practices. Hyeong Min Yoo, with a background in the Financial Supervisory Service, and Hwan Kyoung Ko, who advises fintech companies, including P2P lenders and cryptocurrency exchanges, are also key contacts. Seong Hwan Ju is another key figure with a focus on regulatory compliance matters including advising on financial institutions' corporate governance and financial transactions.
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Key clients
- Mirae Asset Securities Co., Ltd.
- Korbit Inc.
- KakaoBank Corp.
- Coinone, Inc.
- Woori Financial Capital Co.,Ltd Co.
- Standard Chartered Bank Korea Limited
- KB Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.
- Korea Securities Depositary
- ING Bank N.V., Seoul Arab
- SHINHAN INVESTMENT CO.
- INMARK REITs Management Inc.
- Kasa Korea Co., Ltd.
- Coupang Corp.
- Hanwha Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
- Samsung Securities Co., Ltd.
- Credit Agricole (CACIB) Seoul
- Nice Rating
- Meritz Securities Co., Ltd.
- Hyundai Asset Management
- Midas Asset
- Payhere Inc.
- Baker McKenzie
- Korea Exchange (KRX)
- WOORI BANK
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Seoul Branch
- Yuanta Securities Korea Co., Ltd
- HYUNDAI MOTOR SECURITIES
- Goldman Sachs, Seoul Branch
- Star Beta Korea
- KB KOOKMIN BANK
- WWD Korea
- DUNAMU
- Block Odyssey.
- SRV Labs
- BLOCKO
- NOMURA FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
- Galaxia Moneytree Co., Ltd.
- SK SECURITIES
- Bloomingbit
- Korea Development Bank
- Self Esteem Brands, LLC
- TOSS SECURITIES
- DANGGEUN MARKET
- HONEST FUND
- Antler Innovation Pte. Ltd.
- Naver
- ONTHER
- FRIENKLY
- LEVEL 19
- SK M&Service
- Ntuple
- Woori Investment Bank
- KB Capital
- PEOPLEFUND
- HuobiKorea
- NICE Information Service Co., Ltd.
- KAKAO PAY
- NEXON
- SUPERTREE
- Gbiz Group
- NAVER FINANCIAL Corp.
Work highlights
- Advised Galaxia Moneytree Co., Ltd. on successfully receiving designation as an innovative financial service from the Financial Services Commission (the “FSC”) for a fractional investment financial instrument using trust beneficiary certificates and blockchain tokens.
- Advised SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (“SKT”) on regulatory issues and legal documentation for the expansion of its metaverse platform, ifland, including the introduction of a virtual currency system and an NFT marketplace in the U.S. and Germany.
- Advised Block Odyssey on developing a blockchain-based entrustment investment platform for personal mobility assets.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Next Generation Partners
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Hyeong Min Yoo
Lee & KoPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jung Myung (Chloe) Lee, Taekyoung Kwon