About

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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

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - South Korea
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Band 1
What the team is known for

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.  Its key clients include KT Corporation, Samsung SDS and Shinhan Investment.

Work Highlights

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  • BKL represented KT Corporation in a litigation filed by 5G mobile users seeking damage compensation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Wu Cheol Song
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Wu Cheol Song
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Senior Statespeople

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.

"Song Wu Cheol is well known in the legal community and the market."

Tony (Dongwook) Kang
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Tony (Dongwook) Kang
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Band 1

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.

"He has a strong ability and considerable experience of litigation in Korea. We are satisfied with his extraordinary performance."

Byoung Ha Jeon
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Byoung Ha Jeon
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Band 4

Jeon Byoung Ha heads the Bae, Kim & Lee corporate litigation team. He is experienced in handling disputes in the financial, real estate and construction sectors.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Wu Cheol Song
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Wu Cheol Song
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Senior Statespeople
Tony (Dongwook) Kang
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Tony (Dongwook) Kang
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Band 1
Byoung Ha Jeon
4
Byoung Ha Jeon
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Band 4

Members

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Hyung Suk Lee

Head of Department

Seong Soo Kim

Soon Ik Kwon

Head of Department

Clients

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Berjaya Jeju Resort Co., Ltd.

Deloitte Anjin

Hyundai Oilbank Co., Ltd.

KT Corp.

Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC)

Korea Trade Insurance Corporation

Mirae Asset Daewoo

NAVER Corp.

Nissan Motor Corporation

Samsung Group (Samsung Electronics, Samsung C&T etc)

The Export-Import Bank of Korea

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Energy

Financial Services

Government

Industrial Engineering

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Utilities