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
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Key clients
- Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd.
- Hyundai Motor Company
- GC Pharma
- GS E&C Corp.
- KEB Hana Bank
- SOCAR
- Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd.
- Hanwha Solutions
- Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
- Posco E&C Co., Ltd.
- Lotte Shopping Co., Ltd.
- LG Chem
Work highlights
Represented a top electronics manufacturer in a criminal complaint against its employee for embezzlement.
Represented a leading display panel producer in a criminal complaint against former employees for national core technology and trade secret misappropriation.
Represented a major logistics and transportation conglomerate successfully against charges totalling KRW157bn, including breach of trust, fraud, and violation of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, and maintained the victory overturning the first-instance decision at the Supreme Court.
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