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.
In addition, 53 of our attorneys, patent attorneys, and tax attorneys/CPAs were recognized as “Hall of Fame” (two professionals), “Leading Individuals” (25 professionals), “Next-Generation Partners” (20 professionals), and “Rising Stars” (six professionals) 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 27 countries in the Asia-Pacific region based on submissions from law firms and interviews with partners and clients, and announced the rankings of law firms across major practice areas.
Firm Rankings
South Korea (“Tier 1” in all 16 practice areas)
Antitrust and CompetitionBanking and FinanceCapital MarketsCorporate and M&ADispute ResolutionFintech & Financial Service RegulatoryInsuranceIntellectual 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, 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
Antitrust and Competition: Jung-Won HyunBanking and Finance: Ie Hwan Yoo, Seon-Jee LeeDispute Resolution: Chul-Won LeeInsurance: Jae Ho Baek, Joon Young Kim, Hyun Wook ShinIntellectual Property: Chul Hwan Jung, Won KimInternational Arbitration: Shul ParkLabour and Employment: Hyun Jae ParkProjects and Energy: Bong-Sang Cho, Claire (Mi-Jin) KimReal Estate: Jin Ho Song, Sang Min LeeRegulatory Compliance and Investigations: Sung Won HongTax: Hae Ma Joong Kim, Sang Woo LeeTMT: Min Chul Park, Seong-Hyeon BangRising Stars
Antitrust and Competition: Hemi LeeCapital Markets: Tae Min YunLabour and Employment: Do-Yoon KimRegulatory Compliance and Investigations: Miji SongShipping: Na-Rae Kim, Sang-Hyup Lee* Hall of fame: Individuals who have received constant praise from their clients for continued excellence.
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