“Tier 1” in All 16 Practice Areas – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023
In the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Kim & Chang was the only Korean law firm to be recognized as “Tier 1” in all 16 areas surveyed for Korea. In addition, we maintained our “Tier 3” ranking in the Regional International Arbitration category, which was evaluated across the Asia-Pacific region.
Winner of “South Korea National Law Firm of the Year” – Chambers Asia-Pacific & Greater China Region Awards 2022
Kim & Chang won the title of “South Korea National Law Firm of the Year” at the Chambers Asia-Pacific & Greater China Region Awards 2022. This year is the third consecutive year since 2020 in which we have won this award.
118 Professionals Selected as “National Leaders” – WWL: Korea 2022
118 attorneys, patent attorneys, and certified public accountants across 23 fields from Kim & Chang were selected as “National Leaders” in their respective fields in the 2022 edition of WWL: Korea. We had the most listings out of all Korean law firms this year as well, demonstrating the expertise and extensive capabilities of our members.
Recent Developments in Derivative Actions and Director’s Obligations and Liabilities
The public’s interest in minority shareholders’ rights has recently increased and the possibility of the National Pension Service’s (the “NPS”) taking derivative actions has garnered attention. Given this context, it is noteworthy that, in a recent derivative action case, the Supreme Court rendered a decision that broadly interprets directors’ obligations and responsibilities.
Top Ranking in 18 Areas and 74 Individual Recognitions – Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022
Kim & Chang ranked “Band 1” in 18 practice areas in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2022, once again receiving the most number of “Band 1” rankings among Korean law firms. With the guide also naming 74 of our attorneys, patent attorneys and certified public accountants, the highest number of any Korea law firm, as “Leading Individuals,” we demonstrated …
“Tier 1” in All 15 Practice Areas – The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022
In the 2022 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Kim & Chang was the only Korean law firm to be selected as “Tier 1” in all 15 areas surveyed for Korea this year. In addition, we maintained our “Tier 3” ranking in the Regional International Arbitration category, which was evaluated across the Asia-Pacific region.
Winner of “Country and State Awards: Korea” for the Sixteenth Consecutive Year – Who’s Who Legal Awards 2021
Kim & Chang won the “Country and State Awards: Korea” for the sixteenth consecutive year at the 2021 Who’s Who Legal Awards.
[KIM & CHANG] Second Law Academy of 2017 at Gyeongsan Multicultural Family Support Center
On October 31, 2017, Kim & Chang Committee for Social Contribution hosted its second Multicultural Family Law Academy for 2017, a “mobile” legal service for multicultural families in Korea, in the City of Gyeongsan in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. The first session was held in the City of Gimje in Jeollabuk-do Province earlier in 2017.
[KIM & CHANG] Highest Number of Wins Among Korean Firms – Asian-MENA Counsel Firms of the Year 2017
In the recently published Representing Corporate Asia and Middle East Survey, an annual ranking survey published by Asian-MENA Counsel, Kim & Chang won "In-House Community Firm of the Year" in 14 categories.
[KIM & CHANG] Highest Rankings in All 18 Practice Areas – Asialaw Profiles 2018
Kim & Chang was the only Korean law firm to receive “Outstanding,” the highest possible ranking, across all 18 practice areas in the 22nd edition of Asialaw Profiles 2018, a definitive guide to Asia-Pacific’s leading regional and domestic law firms. Additionally, we were the only Korean firm to be awarded “Outstanding” in the Financial Services …
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