Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
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Provided by Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
BKL has long been regarded as the undisputed leader among Korean law firms in the areas of litigation and dispute resolution. Founded in 1980 as a litigation firm, BKL has, over the past 40 years, earned an unparalleled reputation for excellence by consistently delivering successful results for its clients. Boasting high success rates in civil, criminal and commercial litigation cases, BKL has successfully prosecuted or defended some of the most high profile litigation cases in Korea. With an exceptional track record and uncompromising quality standards, BKL is fully committed to preserving its hard-earned reputation as the top litigation firm in Korea.
Our expertise covers a wide range of civil, criminal and commercial litigation, including corporate and commercial disputes, hostile takeovers, director and officer liability suits, unfair trade practices, IP litigation, privacy infringement claims, class actions, construction litigation and bankruptcy, to name a few, and all stages of litigation from provisional injunctions to appeals, enforcements, and of course, recognitions of foreign awards. BKL frequently represents foreign parties before Korean courts and also maintains an active outbound practice assisting Korean parties involved in litigation in foreign jurisdictions.
With a global client base spanning nearly every area of business and industry, BKL is proud to remain your first choice for litigation and arbitration in Korea.
Chambers Review
Bae, Kim & Lee has a highly regarded practice, well known for handling a diverse range of litigation, including commercial matters, criminal defence and prosecution. The firm is fully equipped to advise on real estate and project finance litigation. The team comprises not only individuals with robust backgrounds as former prosecutors and judges but also those with proficiency in foreign languages, particularly English and Japanese, who can provide assistance in intricate legal matters. It has a strong following among Korean companies in various sectors from construction, automotive and finance to retail, hospitality and technology.
Work Highlights
- Bae, Kim & Lee represented LG CNS against the Ministry of National Defence in a lawsuit over the National Defence Integrated Information System.
Strengths
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"Bae, Kim & Lee's litigation team is one of the best in Korea, and collaboration with other Bae, Kim &Lee teams is also smooth to produce optimal results."
"The team is composed of experts who are well versed in the law and logical in accurately analysing and resolving issues."
"Bae, Kim & Lee's litigation team is one of the best in Korea, and collaboration with other Bae, Kim &Lee teams is also smooth to produce optimal results."
"The team is composed of experts who are well versed in the law and logical in accurately analysing and resolving issues."
Notable Practitioners
Song Wu Cheol is a well-regarded attorney with a high reputation in the litigation sphere. He brings to bear over two decades of experience acting as a senior judge, and his recent experience involves representing companies in tax, damages and IP-associated disputes.
Tony Kang (Kang Dongwook) represents clients in litigation spanning various sectors. He has notable expertise in fraud cases and disputes arising from loans and investments. He is particularly adept at handling cross-border cases involving US and European jurisdictions.
Jeon Byoung Ha is a managing partner at Bae, Kim & Lee. He is experienced in handling disputes in the financial, real estate and construction sectors.
Ranked Lawyers at
Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
South Korea
Members
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Head of Department
Dong-Su Lee
Hyung Suk Lee
Jung Il Moon
Jung Myun Oh
Kyunghwan Lee
Seong Soo Kim
Soon Ik Kwon
Head of Department