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.
In addition, 46 attorneys, patent attorneys, and tax attorneys/CPAs were recognized as “Leading Individuals,” “Next-Generation Partners,” and “Rising Stars” in the individual category. The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, a market-leading law firm directory published by renowned UK legal publisher Legalease, conducted extensive research on 25 countries in the Asia-Pacific region based on submissions from law firms and interviews of partners and clients, and announced the rankings of law firms across major practice areas.
Firm Rankings
South Korea (“Tier 1” in all 15 practice areas)
Antitrust and CompetitionBanking and FinanceCapital MarketsCorporate and M&ADispute ResolutionInsuranceIntellectual PropertyInternational ArbitrationLabour and EmploymentProjects and EnergyReal EstateRegulatory Compliance and InvestigationsShippingTaxTMTAsia Pacific
Regional International Arbitration: Tier 3Lawyer Rankings
Leading Individuals
Antitrust and Competition: Youngjin Jung, Min-Ho Lee, Brian Tae-Hyun ChungBanking and Finance: Hi Sun Yoon, Young Min KimCapital Markets: Myoung Jae ChungCorporate and M&A: Young Jay Ro*, Jong Koo Park, Young Man Huh, Jong Hyun ParkDispute Resolution: Jin Yeong ChungInsurance: Jay AhnIntellectual Property: Young KimInternational Arbitration: Byung-Chol (B.C.) Yoon, Eun Young Park, Kay-Jannes Wegner, Matthew Christensen, Sae Youn KimLabour and Employment: Weon Jung KimProjects and Energy: Young Kyun ChoReal Estate: Keun Ah ChoRegulatory Compliance and Investigations: Kook Hyun Yoo, Ho-Keun RyuShipping: Byung-Suk Chung*, Chul-Won LeeTax: Byung-Moon Jung, Woo Hyun Baik, Tae-Yeon NamTMT: Dong Shik ChoiNext Generation Partners
Banking and Finance: Ie Hwan YooInsurance: Jae Ho Baek, Joon Young Kim, Hyun Wook ShinInternational Arbitration: Shul ParkLabour and Employment: Hyun Jae ParkProjects and Energy: Claire (Mi-Jin) KimReal Estate: Sang Min Lee, Jin Ho SongRegulatory Compliance and Investigations: Sung Won HongTax: Hae Ma Joong Kim, Sang Woo LeeTMT: Seong-Hyeon Bang, Min Chul ParkRising Stars
Antitrust and Competition: Jung Won HyunCapital Markets: Tae Min YunLabour and Employment: Do Hyung Lee* Hall of fame: Individuals who have received constant praise from their clients for continued excellence
