Partner Da Joo Jung from Lee & Ko’s Litigation Group has been recognized as one of the ‘Top 15 North Asia Litigators 2024’ by Asian Legal Business (ALB).  With over 16 years of experience across various court levels and agencies from 2005 to 2021, spanning the Seoul Central District Court, the Uijeongbu District Court, and the Planning and Coordination Office of National Court Administration at the Supreme Court, Mr. Jung brings unparalleled expertise in advising and representing clients in complex litigation matters related to corporate crimes, construction, real estate, banking, securities, finance, administrative litigation, and family inheritance disputes.

Notably, Mr. Jung’s recent accomplishments include securing the acquittal of all defendants in the embezzlement case concerning Mildawon shares within the SPC Group and delivering favorable outcomes in criminal litigation, such as Kakao’s market price manipulation and the virtual asset (coin) market price manipulation cases. In addition, he has successfully handled a number of high-stakes civil litigation against major companies such as management disputes, including a preliminary injunction case prohibiting the issuance of new shares in SM Entertainment, etc., a shareholder class action involving the embezzlement of Osstem Implant, and a 5G service consumer class action against a mobile communications company.

ALB Magazine, a leading legal publication in the Asia-Pacific region under Thomson Reuters, announced 15 exceptional litigators in North Asia in its October issue to highlight their exceptional performance in high-profile cases that have shaped the region’s legal landscape.