Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
Band 3
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The Yulchon Criminal Defense Team has traditionally aimed for high-quality case performance centered around competent attorneys rather than relying solely on the outward scale. Following this keynote, the team has gained a reputation for consistently recruiting highly skilled professionals with unparalleled expertise from various backgrounds such as the police, prosecution, and the judiciary. In accordance with this practice, Yulchon has been known for selectively hiring experts with unquestionable competence. In particular, over the past few years, the Yulchon Criminal Defense Team has not only attracted individuals with prestigious senior positions but has also extensively recruited talents ranging from outstanding junior partners to senior associates with exceptional practical skills. This strategic recruitment has contributed to the team's sustained qualitative growth, accompanied by a remarkable expansion in its scale.
The strength of the Yulchon Criminal Defense Team lies in Yulchon’s unique commitment to innovation and collaborative spirit, not only among its members but also in active and organic collaboration with other teams within Yulchon. Yulchon has traditionally possessed strong expertise in tax and fair trade advisory, and recently, it has demonstrated a clear emphasis on providing robust advice in emerging industries such as virtual assets, mobility, privacy, healthcare etc. We collaborate with these various teams to deliver the best service to clients.
Chambers Review
Yulchon has a respected group with a full-service white-collar crime offering focusing on investigations and related disputes out of Seoul. The team specialises in advising executives of leading conglomerates on criminal investigations. Its clients benefit from the group's close coordination with the firm's tax and antitrust lawyers as well as members of the corporate team. The firm has additional expertise in antitrust, financial crime and product liability matters and in the management of internal investigations.Theteam of former prosecutors and judges is particularly well qualified to represent individuals in litigation and government investigations. The firm recently established a new team dedicated to police investigations, consisting of former public prosecutors and high-ranking police officers.
Strengths
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"They have a wide range of experts and a wide range of experiences. They find a solution through an in-depth examination and come up with a step-by-step solution to a complex problem."
"Yulchon have demonstrated enthusiasm, work commitment and an excellent ability to solve complex problems."
"They have a wide range of experts and a wide range of experiences. They find a solution through an in-depth examination and come up with a step-by-step solution to a complex problem."
"Yulchon have demonstrated enthusiasm, work commitment and an excellent ability to solve complex problems."
Notable Practitioners
Choi Dong Ryul is well regarded for his expertise in the white-collar crime space. He attracts praise for his work on behalf of corporates and high net worth individuals in economic crime and regulatory enforcement matters.
Kim Hak Seok advises on various financial crime mandates, including fraud, bribery and embezzlement cases. He represents Korean and foreign entities.
"He provides the best legal proposal from the client's point of view."
"He is brilliant, hard-working and dedicated."
Lee Seung Hyun is a former prosecutor with extensive experience white-collar criminal matters. She is able to advise on police investigations and trials, notably those relating to occupational negligence and fraud.
"She has the ability to solve problems quickly and accurately."
"She is a lawyer you can always trust in, whatever you do."
Ranked Lawyers at
Yulchon LLC
South Korea
Members
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Beom Chin An
Chul Ki Min
Dae Shik Lee
Do Hyeong Kim
Dong Ryul Choi
Eun Nyung Lee
Hwang Soon Im
Head of Department
In Suk Choi
Jae Hyeok Choi
Jae Won Lee
Jae Woong Lim
Jeong Cheol Cho
Jeong Hun Lee
Jooyup Chae
Kate Kyu Young Lee
Kyung Soo Kim
Rak Hyun Kim
Sang Mook Kang
Sang Young Moon
Sei Yeon Lee
Seung Hyun Lee
Seung Yeob Ryou
Soo Hyun Kim
Ung Young Choi
Woo Young Choe
Woo Young Hur
Wook Jin Rha
Head of Department
Yun Su Choi
Clients
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Daelim ENC Co.,Ltd.
Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd.
Hotel Shilla Co.,Ltd.
KT Capital Co.,Ltd.
Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd.
Lotte Engineering & Construction
Lotte Shopping Co.,Ltd.
Posco E&C Co.,Ltd.
Samsung Securities Co.,Ltd.
Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.
Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Construction & Materials
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications