Global clients turn to Yoon & Yang LLC for support in litigation relating to labour and employment disputes, as well as advisory work arising from corporate matters. The practice group is co-led by experienced partner Chan-Keun Park, who specialises in labour and administrative law, including wage system and industrial actions. Seong Hong regularly handles a varied stream of labour mandates, spanning from unfair dismissals to the management of temporary employees. Combining expertise in labour issues with a background as a judge, Sihoon Yang is a valuable member of the team, as is Sam Park, who has experience in HR and labour issues.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We primarily worked with partner Young Min Kim, who delegated matters appropriately to associates with the right expertise. As a result, we consistently received responses that werer both relevant and insightful. For labour-related matters, we trust Yoon & Yang more than any other law firm and continue to rely on them for review and advice.’
- ‘The Yoon & Yang law firm demonstrates exceptional professionalism, with the assigned partner and consultant being highly efficient and experienced. Their expertise in local labour law compliance and HR overall practices is particularly valuable for multinational corporations.’
- ‘Mr. Seong Hong has extensive experience and expertise in employment as he has been handling various disputes and providing corporate advice in this area for a long time.’
- ‘The team provides practical and actionable solutions through hands-on, practice-oriented legal advice. It possesses strong legal expertise along with an in-depth understanding of construction safety practices.’
- ‘They are professional and communicative in their work. I have great confidence in their work.’
- 'They not only responded to incidents but also offered essential and specific solutions for preventative measures.’
Key clients
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- Samsung C&T Corporation
- Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.
- LG Electronics Inc.
- CJ Logistics Corporation
- Hyundai Motor Co.
- Kia Corporation
- Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.
- Hyundai Wia
- Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd.
- POSCO DX Company Ltd.
- Hyundai AutoEver Corporation
Work highlights
Advising CJ Logistics Corporation on a case concerning whether the company has collective bargaining obligations to subcontracted labour unions.
Represented Hyundai AutoEver in a lawsuit filed by an individual claiming unfair dismissal.
Assisted Celltrion in overturning the first trial ruling that admitted illegal dispatch and won the appeal trial.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Chan-Keun Park
Other key lawyers
Sihoon Yang; Sam Park; David Park; Young Min Kim; Seong Hong