Competition/Antitrust
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
Band 2
About
Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC
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).
Chambers Review
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
- 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
Provided by Chambers
"Yoon & Yang have perfect expertise and deep insight, and provide the correct resolution."
"They provide excellent legal advice and practical advice on antitrust law."
"Yoon & Yang have perfect expertise and deep insight, and provide the correct resolution."
"They provide excellent legal advice and practical advice on antitrust law."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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."
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."
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.
"Jeon Sang Oh's commercial acumen is very strong."
"Sang Oh has an excellent ability to respond to the KFTC."
Ranked Lawyers at
Yoon & Yang LLC
South Korea
Members
Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC
Chang Ho Kum
Chang-Mo An
Jae Young Kim
Jin Woo Hwang
Jung Seok Hong
Maewha Choi
Head of Department
Seong-Sig Kim
Suakbuam (SB) Hong
Young Min Kang
Clients
Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC
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