Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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Kim & Chang’s Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense Practice is comprised of over 190 lawyers and other professionals including former prosecutors, police investigators, judges, regulators and forensic experts with extensive experience in conducting investigations and defending against investigations and subsequent trial proceeding involving alleged violations of complex areas including corruption, finance, antitrust, tax, trade secrets, privacy, environment, health, and labor and employment.
Corporate investigations and criminal defense in Korea often involve multiple layers that require specialized expertise which goes beyond fact-finding and applying laws. With more than ten specialty groups and extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional investigations, we are uniquely positioned to understand and address our clients’ questions, concerns, industry-specific challenges and potential cross-border spill-over effects.
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Kim & Chang is internationally recognised as a leading white-collar criminal defence team comprising former judges and police investigators, ably supported by in-house forensic expertise. Its team has a strong track record in defending clients in government investigations. The firm handles a broad spectrum of matters, ranging from internal investigations and high-stakes criminal litigation to data privacy and cyber-hacking issues. It frequently assists global corporations, domestic conglomerates and financial institutions facing regulatory investigation or potential criminal prosecution out of its Seoul office.
Strengths
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"The Kim & Chang team have shown they can handle very complex issues efficiently and effectively. They have a deep bench of subject matter experts who work together to provide a cross-functional and cohesive plan."
"They are very responsive to our needs and effectively communicate their recommendations in a timely fashion. Their oral and written advocacy has resulted in significant wins."
"No other Korean firm surpasses Kim & Chang's compliance team in understanding the current compliance environment and global standards of compliance systems, and in strategy development that matches each client's situation and needs."
"I've never found a firm in Korea with as deep an understanding of the Korean legal industry and the Korean government as Kim & Chang. They are best in class."
"The Kim & Chang team have shown they can handle very complex issues efficiently and effectively. They have a deep bench of subject matter experts who work together to provide a cross-functional and cohesive plan."
"They are very responsive to our needs and effectively communicate their recommendations in a timely fashion. Their oral and written advocacy has resulted in significant wins."
"No other Korean firm surpasses Kim & Chang's compliance team in understanding the current compliance environment and global standards of compliance systems, and in strategy development that matches each client's situation and needs."
"I've never found a firm in Korea with as deep an understanding of the Korean legal industry and the Korean government as Kim & Chang. They are best in class."
Notable Practitioners
Lee Byung-Suk focuses closely on corporate crime and offers extensive experience in cases involving embezzlement and insider trading issues. His white-collar crime defence practice sees him handling a range of securities fraud mandates.
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