Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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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 in 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. The team 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. Its key clients include Hyundai Motors, GC Pharma and LG Chem.
Work Highlights
- Yulchon acted for Seoul Semiconductor in a trade secret dispute with Everlight Electronics, and successfully reversed the trial court decision. The appellate court upheld the misappropriation of industrial technology decision, imposing a fine on Everlight Electronics. The dispute arose when Everlight Electronics hired former employees of Seoul Semiconductor who divulged the trade secret of the latter.
Strengths
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"Yulchon's lawyers excel at bringing in the right experts to solve the problem and to achieve the best results. Communication with customers is also good, such as thinking about the customer's point of view and proactively providing progress and answers."
"I was particularly impressed by their ability to anticipate different scenarios and react immediately to the changes in the situation."
"Yulchon's lawyers excel at bringing in the right experts to solve the problem and to achieve the best results. Communication with customers is also good, such as thinking about the customer's point of view and proactively providing progress and answers."
"I was particularly impressed by their ability to anticipate different scenarios and react immediately to the changes in the situation."
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.
"He is taking important cases and provides us with great help in handling the cases."
"Mr Choi was responsive and attentive, with a high level of client service. He showed a high level of sophistication and commercial awareness, providing a thorough analysis of all of the complex legal issues."
Kim Hak Seok advises on various financial crime mandates, including fraud, bribery and embezzlement cases. He represents Korean and foreign entities.
Ranked Lawyers at
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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