Yulchon boasts a strong grounding in the market, operating specialised sub-teams to assist in various areas, including the recent establishment of the global white-collar defence team, which positions the firm to able to advise on cases with international aspects. Jae Keun Lee, Jung Han Oh, and Shi Won Lee jointly lead the team, with the latter having joined the firm in July 2024. Having formerly served as a prosecutor, Seung Hyun Lee is a key contact in the group for criminal cases relating to the environment, pharmacy, and tax.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Key clients

  • Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd.
  • Hyundai Motor Company

Work highlights

Represented a top electronics manufacturer in a criminal complaint against its employee for embezzlement.

Lawyers

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; Shi Won Lee

Other key lawyers

Seung Hyun Lee