In the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Kim & Chang was the only Korean law firm to be recognized as “Tier 1” in all 17 areas surveyed for Korea. Additionally, for the sixth consecutive year, we maintained our “Tier 3” ranking in the Regional International Arbitration category, which was evaluated across the Asia-Pacific region.
Moreover, 56 of our attorneys, patent attorneys, and tax attorneys/CPAs were recognized in the following individual categories: “Hall of Fame” (three professionals), “Leading Individuals” (31 professionals), “Next-Generation Partners” (16 professionals), and “Rising Stars” (six professionals).
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 law firm rankings across major practice areas.
Below are the details of our rankings this year:
Firm Rankings
South Korea (“Tier 1” in all 17 practice areas)
Antitrust and CompetitionBanking and FinanceCapital MarketsCorporate and M&ADispute ResolutionFintech & Financial Service RegulatoryInsuranceIntellectual PropertyIntellectual Property – PATMAInternational ArbitrationLabour and EmploymentProjects and EnergyReal EstateRegulatory Compliance and InvestigationsShippingTaxTMTAsia Pacific
Regional International Arbitration: Tier 3Lawyer Rankings
Leading Individuals
Antitrust and Competition: Youngjin Jung, Brian Tae-Hyun Chung, Min-Ho Lee, Jung-Won HyunBanking 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 Chung, Chul-Won LeeInsurance: Jay AhnIntellectual Property: Jay (Young-June) Yang*, In Hwan Kim, Won KimIntellectual Property – PATMA: Young Kim, Chul Hwan Jung, Monica Hyon Kyong LeeuInternational Arbitration: Byung-Chol (B.C.) Yoon, Matthew J. 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: Kyung Min KohBanking and Finance: Ie Hwan Yoo, Seon-Jee LeeInsurance: Jae Ho Baek, Joon-Young Kim, Hyun Wook ShinIntellectual Property: Minjung ParkIntellectual Property – PATMA: Kang KwonInternational Arbitration: Shul ParkLabour and Employment: Hyun Jae ParkReal Estate: Jin Ho Song, Sang Min LeeRegulatory Compliance and Investigations: Sung Won HongTax: Sang Woo LeeTMT: Min Chul Park, Seong-Hyeon BangRising Stars
Antitrust and Competition: Hemi LeeCapital Markets: Tae Min YunIntellectual Property: Jongmin LeeLabour and Employment: Do-Yoon KimShipping: Na-Rae Kim, Sang-Hyup Leehttps://www.kimchang.com/en/insights/detail.kc?sch_section=1&idx=28804
* Hall of fame: individuals who have received constant praise from their clients for their continued excellence.
