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   The firm’s Competition & Antitrust Group is one of the biggest antitrust and competition groups in Korea, which consists of 18 partners, over 30 associates, 1 senior expert, and 3 expert advisors. Many of the members of the Group have had more than 10 years of experience in the competition and antitrust field.

   The firm has represented global industry leaders for matters involving regulations on abuse of market dominance, cartels, mergers, resale price maintenance, and unfair business practices, handled by the KFTC or the competition authorities of other jurisdictions.

   The roster of the firm’s clients represents the international reputation that the firm has earned based on its expertise and diligence. The firm’s clients include Microsoft, Qualcomm, Apple, UTC, Bosch, sanofi-aventis, Samsung, LG, Hyundai Motors, SK, Hanwha, Korean Air.

   The firm is generally recognised as a top Korean firm based on the following: ranked as one of the 100 Elite Law Firms and “Elite” law firm for competition/fair trade consecutively since 2008 by the Global Competition Review (GCR).

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Competition/Antitrust - South Korea

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Yoon & Yang fields a team of fair trade specialists well equipped to defend against claims of unfair business practices. The team is routinely instructed in relation to significant antitrust rulings and market dominance cases. It has experience in handling merger clearance matters in connection with both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and joint ventures, and is well versed in representing clients in KFTC investigations. The practice regularly advises both domestic and international corporations from the TMT, steel, construction, engineering and aviation industries.

Work Highlights

Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC

  • Yoon & Yang represented the affiliates of the HiteJinro Group in the KFTC investigation in relation to its alleged violation of the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act.

Strengths

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Yoon & Yang have perfect expertise and deep insight, and provide the correct resolution.

Competition/Antitrust respondent
Asia-Pacific

They provide excellent legal advice and practical advice on antitrust law.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hoil Yoon
S
Hoil Yoon
S
Senior Statespeople

Yoon Hoil is highly respected for his contribution to the development of the competition and antitrust practice in South Korea. He has extensive experience in handling high-profile investigations, often brought before the KFTC.

Yoon Hoil is a legendary figure. I have a tremendous amount of admiration for him.

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Chul Ho Kim
2
Chul Ho Kim
2
Band 2

Kim Chul Ho routinely represents high-profile multinationals and domestic corporations operating in the steel, electronics and life sciences industries in cartel investigations as well as cases concerning false advertising and unfair trade practices.

He is very knowledgeable and provides clients with practical advice based on a wealth of experience.

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Paul S. Rhee
4
Paul S. Rhee
4
Band 4

Paul Rhee maintains an active contentious and litigious antitrust practice. He advises clients on merger clearances and handles the competition law aspects of joint ventures, in addition to representing parties in damages lawsuits brought in relation to cartel activity. He typically acts for US-based corporations.

He navigates through complex issues to find the practical solutions clients need and expect.

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Sang Oh Jeon
U
Sang Oh Jeon
Head of Competition/Antitrust
U
Up and Coming

Jeon Sang Oh heads Yoon & Yang's competition and antitrust practice. He advises on KFTC investigation and review cases, and is regularly instructed by Korean entities in the steel, shipping, retail and internet sectors.

Sang Oh has an excellent ability to respond to the KFTC.

Jeon Sang Oh's commercial acumen is very strong.

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Competition/Antitrust
Hoil Yoon
S
Hoil Yoon
S
Senior Statespeople
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Chul Ho Kim
2
Chul Ho Kim
2
Band 2
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Paul S. Rhee
4
Paul S. Rhee
4
Band 4
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Sang Oh Jeon
U
Sang Oh Jeon
Head of Competition/Antitrust
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Chang Ho Kum

Chang-Mo An

Jae Young Kim

Jin Woo Hwang

Jung Seok Hong

Maewha Choi

Sang Oh Jeon

Sang Oh Jeon

Head of Department

Seong-Sig Kim

Suakbuam (SB) Hong

Young Min Kang

Clients

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A-Sung Daiso

BYC Co., Ltd.

Camso Inc.

Daewoo Chemicals

Daewoo Combine

Daewoo Package

HiteJinro

HiteJinro Beverage

HiteJinro Group

Industrial Bank of Korea

Korea Music Copyright Association

Ottogi Corporation

Samsung SDI

Wesang LLC

Yuhan Corporation