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Dentons Lee

Asia-Pacific Guide 2025

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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Korea and Beyond

Dentons Lee, a premier full-service law firm in Korea, has been a trusted advisor to international and local clients since 1961. Originally renowned for our expertise in intellectual property, Dentons Lee has expanded to meet the complex demands of today’s global economy, offering comprehensive legal services across corporate, finance, government relations, intellectual property, white-collar crime, labor, customs, and international trade and investment.

Global Reach, Local Insight

With approximately 80% of our clients hailing from the United States, Europe, and Japan—including numerous Fortune 100 companies—Dentons Lee has earned a reputation as the go-to legal advisor for multinational corporations and government agencies navigating Korea’s legal landscape. Our expertise spans intricate cross-border transactions and complex dispute resolution, both in Korea and internationally.

Our Elite Team of Professionals

Dentons Lee’s team consists of highly qualified Korean and foreign-licensed attorneys, accountants, and consultants, many of whom hold credentials from top global institutions and extensive training in jurisdictions across the United States, Europe, Singapore, and Japan. Our senior attorneys include former high-ranking officials such as a Senior Judge of the Seoul District Court, a Chief Prosecutor, and directors from pivotal government agencies.


Comprehensive Legal Services with Global Capabilities

As part of Dentons, the world’s largest law firm with nearly 5,900 lawyers across 80+ countries, Dentons Lee provides unmatched global reach and local knowledge. This partnership enables us to deliver seamless legal solutions worldwide, combining global resources with our in-depth understanding of Korea’s regulatory and business landscape.

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Global Practice Guide
John JungKyum Kim
Soye Yoon
Hailey Hye-In Jin
Linh Nguyen
Authored by
John JungKyum Kim, Soye Yoon, Hailey Hye-In Jin, Linh Nguyen
Article • Oct 2024
Global Practice Guide
Jacob Cho
John JungKyum Kim
Sung-Eun Ahn
Peter Seung-Hun Lee
Authored by
Jacob Cho, John JungKyum Kim, Sung-Eun Ahn, Peter Seung-Hun Lee
Article • Sep 2024

Dentons Lee rankings

Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
South Korea
Insurance
1 Department
1 Ranked Lawyer
Department
Insurance
4
Insurance
4
Band 4
Lawyers
John Kim
3
John Kim
3
Band 3