Home to a team of attorneys and experts with experience in regulatory agencies, Lee & Ko remains a top-tier choice for regulatory advice, offering a full-service and collaborative approach across, but not limited to, the automotive, aviation, and manufacturing sectors. Co-head Tae Yop Lee formerly served as a prosecutor, which enables him to expertly handle corporate criminal liability and trade-related breaches. Co-head Kyunghoon Lee has a demonstrable track record in compliance and corporate investigations matters, and co-head Sedong Min is a name to note for anti-corruption and compliance matters. Kwangbae Park chiefly focuses on securities, fair trade issues, and the defence industry. The team has expanded with several hires, including Youngjung Kim from Kim & Chang, who adds expertise in financial supervision and sanctions.
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- 'They excel at providing accurate assessments and offering solutions by collaborating with experts from various fields in responding to legal disputes.'
Key clients
- Hanssem
- SK Ecoplant
- SK Telecom Co., Ltd
- Kyungbo Pharmaceutical
- Shinbundang Railroad Co., Ltd
- Air Incheon
- Daewoong Pharmaceutical
- Hyundai Motor Company
- JW Pharmaceutical
- KB Securities
Work highlights
Represented the chairman of Hanssem and secured a not-guilty verdict in a case involving alleged violations of the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act.
Representing SK Ecoplant in a matter involving alleged violation of Serious Accidents Punishment Act.
Advising SK Telecom on the strategic elements of its launch of a new AI service.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Kyunghoon Lee; Tae Yop Lee; Sedong Min
Other key lawyers
Kwangbae Park; Youngjung Kim; Jae Woo Jung