Bae, Kim & Lee LLC

Established in 1980, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC ("BKL") is a leading full-service law firm in Korea. At the core of our practice is its commitment to client service, and BKL assembles experts of the highest caliber to provide each client with quality legal services. Being one of the largest law firms in Korea, BKL is comprised of approximately 800 professionals, including lawyers qualified in Korea and foreign jurisdictions, tax advisors, CPAs, industry analysts, former government officials and other qualified specialists in various industry sectors.

BKL has long been at the leading edge of cross-border legal work in Korea. Among its many practice areas, it has been one of the busiest firms in Korea in the areas of M&A, finance and securities. Likewise, BKL has built a reputation in the disputes arena not only as a litigation powerhouse but also as one of the top international arbitration and cross-border disputes teams in Asia.

BKL has been at the forefront of cross-border practice and was the first Korean law firm to establish office in China. BKL has continued to expand its global footprints to assist its clients in expanding their geographical reach. In addition to its headquarters in Seoul, BKL operates offices in eight cities across five countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Yangon, and Jakarta (Korea Desk).

BKL is the first Korean law firm to have formed an internal Pro Bono Committee in 2002, which is devoted to offering legal aid services as well as training pro bono lawyers. In 2009, BKL established a public interest foundation named “Dongcheon” the first time for Korean law firm to engage in pro bono work in a proactive and efficient manner.