Shin & Kim

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘One of Shin & Kim’s greatest strengths that sets it apart from other law firms is its ability to provide in-depth legal advice that goes beyond the surface-level questions posed by clients. Rather than simply responding to the legal issues raised, Shin&Kim proactively identifies potential risks that clients may not have considered and offers insights accordingly.’

• ‘The most satisfying aspect of their service is its prompt response time. For legal advice to be truly helpful in decision-making, it must be delivered in a timely manner, and they have consistently met deadlines, even under tight schedules.’

• 'The expertise and experience of the team are outstanding compared to other law firms.'

• 'What sets Shin & Kim’s ICT group apart is their deep expertise in privacy law. Their capabilities in handling privacy-related cases are among the strongest in Korea. They stay up to date on emerging issues and provide clear, reliable solutions to complex problems.'
• 'One of the most notable differences between Shin & Kim and other firms is the high level of specialisation across all levels of their team. Even junior associates demonstrate strong expertise, which is critical in a fast-evolving area like privacy that spans multiple sectors and is driven by rapid technological change. This makes their junior team a real asset.’

• ‘I work with the privacy team within Shin & Kim's ICT group, and I believe Mr. Jeong Ho Ahn, who leads the team, is among the top personal data protection lawyers in Korea. Having served at the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) for many years, he has built a strong reputation for his deep understanding of regulatory bodies and his outstanding analytical skills.’

• 'Sinook Kang demonstrates a comprehensive grasp of privacy issues and is known for finding solutions even in seemingly impossible situations. His problem-solving ability and insight are why he is widely regarded as the leading privacy lawyer in Korea.’

• 'Shin & Kim's TMT team is incredibly proactive and confident. No matter what we throw at them, they're always ready to respond and actually solve our issues through a range of creative and practical approaches. The team includes senior advisors, partners, and associates. Every single member brings real expertise. That gives us a level of confidence in their advice that we just don’t get elsewhere.'

• 'Sinook Kang leads the TMT team and is probably the best attorney in this field in Korea. His team members, Wonseok Lee and Hyein Lee also deserve recognition for their strategic thinking, care to clients and attention to detail.'

Key clients

• Coupang
• Roblox Corporation
• Naver
• KT Corporation
• Google Korea LLC
• LG Uplus Corp.
• SK Telecom
• Tencent
• Airbnb
• Alibaba Group
• Swing
• D’Live
• NS Home Shopping

Work highlights

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Sinook Kang

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Yeon Ah Chung

Junghyun Hwang

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