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‘Yulchon’s dispute resolution group boasts a significant number of high-calibre experts across various fields of dispute resolution, where distributors face disputes on the price of goods, labour/employment issues and intellectual property rights, etc. The dispute resolution group exhibits exceptional collaborative skills, ensuring that when a client contacts a partner attorney, who serves as the primary point of contact, expert opinions from various specialised fields are promptly furnished.’

‘Our firm mainly collaborates with In Yong Hwang who possesses extensive experience in handling various corporate litigation matters and demonstrates a high level of comprehension regarding the distribution industry. Furthermore, he provides remarkably expeditious counsel on general corporate legal affairs. His expertise encompasses a wide range of commercial law issues, enabling him to offer prompt and comprehensive legal opinions on diverse business-related matters.’

‘The dispute resolution department is outstanding and makes itself unique in that they are not only the best technicians but also highly commercial-minded professionals who understand our business in fine detail. It is impressive that the department lawyers have in-depth knowledge of different business industry sectors and apply such knowledge to dispute resolution to the client’s advantage.’

‘Pyo Yeom Yong understands how to apply what would otherwise have been usual legal techniques in the manner that is most suitable to the client’s special circumstances. He pays attention to details and deploys creative and tailor-made solutions to each case. Therefore, his excellence is more visible and highlighted in complex cases where he shines as the control tower of case management and deploys not only his technical skills but also his soft skills, including his close network with reputable judges and other legal professionals.’

‘Yulchon is a group of top lawyers with the best legal knowledge. It’s hard to explain in words.’

‘Yulchon organises its teams with lawyers who understand the industry related to litigation well and have specialised knowledge and experience on the issues. Therefore, Yulchon’s teams demonstrate good teamwork and successfully solve difficult cases. Yulchon has outstanding lawyers with capabilities in each field. Therefore, Yulchon performs its work flawlessly in almost all fields. It demonstrates teamwork well and successfully resolves difficult cases.’

‘Il-bong Moon has experience as a judge and majored in civil procedure law in graduate school, making him one of the outstanding litigation lawyers. He persuades judges in difficult litigation cases and steers them to winning outcomes.’

‘Sy Nae Kim is very thoughtful and professional at the same time. She understands the client’s legal needs and provides effective feedback and support in a timely manner.’

‘Pragmatic and practical legal view, accompanied with efficient spending of hours. The team clearly possesses a deep knowledge of the financial services landscape in Korea.’

‘Sun Hee Kim’s legal guidance has always been clear and shows a deep understanding of the business and the business objective. It does make you feel reassured, and it’s exactly what a client needs.’

‘Sun Hee Kim and the team exhibit an in-depth knowledge of the fintech sector. Their advice is not only practical but also tailored to the tasks presented. I would certainly recommend the team.’

‘Yulchon is a full-service firm that offers timely and practical advice to clients to support our business.’

‘They are always very responsive and helpful, able to give detailed guidance on Korean law.’

‘The team is practical and provides a quick turnaround.’

‘The team is well versed in tax laws and regulations, real-time government policies and ideas, characteristics and habits of government officials, and understands how to meet the needs of customers.’

‘Other law firms and accounting firms try to coordinate government tax authorities with client companies, so it may be difficult to meet the needs of client companies completely. However, the team negotiates and resolves successfully, prioritising meeting the needs of the client company. It produces good results not only because of its expertise, but also because it has a deep understanding of government tax authorities and client companies and has reliability and flexibility.’

‘Yulchon has top-tier tax knowledge in Korea, the best quality of tax opinion, and excellent collaboration with lawyers, CPAs and ex-tax officers from tax authorities. They are also very well contactable and have a lot of knowledge of the industry.’

‘Yong Whan Choi is second-to no-none as he is very client-friendly and all around the clock, very responsive. He always has a deep dive and provides the best solution to clients. I am moved by his diligence and responsiveness. He is also very sensitive to market trends and tax news, which is reflected in his opinion.’

‘Extensive knowledge of global tax issues in many different countries is one of many strengths that Yulchon has. Yulchon’s team was able to provide prompt responses over a call on different tax issues in many different countries, whereas other tax firms usually need time to review the material to provide a clear explanation. I believe prompt and clear explanation comes from extensive experiences in the field.’

‘Kyu Dong Kim directly worked with our team throughout many different projects. I am really amazed at his outperforming knowledge on tax issues, and our fund was able to receive the tax reclaim that we requested. Again, I really appreciate Kyu Dong Kim’s quality service.’

‘Yulchon is the best law firm in Korea, showing excellent performance in the tax sector and providing legal advice on risk management in the tax sector as a global company.’

‘Yong Hwan Choi is in charge of our international and domestic tax issues and provides legal advice with expertise and insight into the work.’

‘Yulchon’s TMT team has a good bench of competent lawyers specialised in TMT regulations, as well as policy and administrative specialists who have held important positions within governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and Korea Communications Commission (KCC). I was fully satisfied while working with Seung Hyuck Han.’

‘Seung Hyuck Han would be my first choice for TMT regulation work. He is very talented and has lots of experience in TMT fields, so he always provides very practical and out-of-the-box solutions. I was pleased to work with him.’

‘The team is composed of very talented attorneys and provides us with proactive strategy and comments. The team always cooperates very well with our firm and always provides us with customised opinion on our situation.’

‘They have an outstanding ability and a lot of experience in various disputes. Still, they are very humble and tried to get what we wanted at the end.’

‘Cecil Saehoon Chung is very user-friendly for US counsel and clients. He has good US experience and can help clients navigate the South Korean antitrust merger review process very effectively. He gives commercial advice.’

‘Very good combination of technical excellence and pragmatic and clear advice.’

‘Cecil Saehoon Chung is pragmatic, responsive and experienced in cross-border deals.’

‘Gunhee Kim is very devoted, communicates well and is a fluent English speaker. She is always a great help in international bond issuances. She has lots of experience and her explanations of relevant regulations are helpful.’

‘Gunhee Kim has provided legal counsel on various Korean regulations related to overseas private samurai bonds, especially for matters related to the number of notes to be issued and the face value of each notes, as well as detailed advice on investors selling restrictions, the domestic investor registration process, and retail customer sales for samurai public bonds.’

‘Yulhon has built up unique experience in advising on samurai deals, so it is trustworthy partner and legal advisor.’

‘Yulchon LLC is one of the most valuable legal service firms in Korea. They provide excellent legal services in relation to IPO due diligence, new regulations on secondary offerings, and advice on reorganization of the holding structure of companies. Yulchon’s team always gives proper advice in the right time frames.’

‘Despite samurai bonds being a very unique market, we has received extensive legal advice from Yulchon on Korean laws and regulations in the context of both private samurai and public samurai bonds.’

‘The team works well with each other and has many professionals in various sectors that have knowledge regarding specific issues. I worked on a cross-border deal with the team, and they were all very responsive and helpful throughout the deal.’

‘I mainly worked with Gunhee Kim; she is very devoted to her work, and it was effective to have her on the team.’

‘Yulchon LLC pursues complete impartiality in these matters and protects their clients from any burdens or pressures, regardless of the frequency of disputes or litigations involving their clients’ opponents. They professionally respect and ensure that their projects are independently protected from the influence of Korea’s significant capital entities. Furthermore, their frequent project partnerships are facilitated smoothly due to the shared decision-making system and values based on the firm’s fundamental philosophy and ideology. If I were the head of a local branch of a foreign company or an executive of a mid-sized company, I would choose Yulchon LLC. Likewise, from the perspective of large corporations seeking comprehensive stability and avoiding judicial risks, they would be the choice for those pursuing such objectives.’

‘Yulchon LLC team was evaluated for its ability to listen to the overall situation without making hasty conclusions. They comprehensively anticipated potential disputes and risks, providing a wide range of action options suitable for the given circumstances. Consequently, based on current laws and practical feasibility, their legal advice was deemed highly practical and significantly reduced burdens from a practical standpoint. Even when reaching critical situations, they provided reliable solutions and clues for resolution, making them highly trustworthy.’

‘Yulchon’s M&A team is one of the most commercial in Korea, understanding what it takes to complete a successful deal, and is not shy about giving advice that the client might not like but would benefit them. Very dedicated with strong industry knowledge, and is readily available to serve you when needed.’

‘Tehyok Daniel Yi remains one of the most outstanding M&A lawyers in Korea, with unparalleled experience. He really has seen it all and is able to leverage his vast experience and uncanny instinct to provide his client with the best commercial advice. Understands that M&A lawyer is not strictly there to give you legal advice, but also good commercial advice.’

‘The team we are working with is composed of skilled and experienced lawyers who are knowledgeable in various industries. They provide accurate and reliable advice to us by having a deep understanding of the domestic and international legal and regulatory environments.’

‘They have extensive experience in various fields, which allows them to provide customised solutions to our company. They think about even minor issues together and find the best solutions from the customer’s point of view.’

‘They don’t hesitate to contact and communicate with clients and always give quick responses.’

‘Yulchon LLC was committed to reviewing and executing relevant legal issues in the merger consultation between insurance companies, including the licensing process of the Financial Supervisory Authority.’

‘Hyun Hwa Shin provided legal advice and helped in the operation of the company. They handled legal matters in a stable manner and were of practical help.’

‘I think they provide the best legal services as one perfectly harmonised team, all together with lawyers, accounts and former financial regulators. Especially, they have got two former regulators in recent years, who have the eminent capacity in the area of license and permit for insurance business.’

‘Yulchon gives us a clear answer when we have to make a business decision. Other major firms in South Korea often be too conservative to shift their responsibilities to the company, but it doesn’t help many times.’

‘Myunghoon Kim is an expert when dealing with many IP cases including trademark and copyright. He can arrange the priorities when the company needs some urgent advisories, so I did not have to contact with other lawyers other than him. Also, when I worked with him, I got a wide view of the specific issue. Even though the issue was only related to specific IP matters, he picked up other legal issues that I could not think about. It was very helpful for the company.’

‘Yulchon’s intellectual property team have a deep understanding of both specialised technology and the complex legal and regulatory dynamics of emerging industries to provide clients. It consists of expert members encompassing both traditional and emerging technologies, so it demonstrates analytical power that matches industry trends. In particular, although the pharmaceutical industry is a field that is very sensitive to technological trends, we have never once received disappointing results from an IP analysis and research project.’

‘Yong Min Lee has significant experience in intellectual property transactions such as technology licensing and other intellectual property licensing and intellectual property due diligence. He has an admirable, service-minded attitude. He answers customer enquiries with sincerity and performs his work efficiently. He also passionately researches problems, reacts and communicates with us. And he quickly recognises what our wants and needs, and is the one who sacrifices his time for our case.’

‘I received assistance from various technical professionals along with legal advice, which was incredibly helpful. Their ability to provide comprehensive support that covered both legal and technical aspects made a significant difference.’

‘I sought assistance from other firms with the same inquiries and received responses. However, the level of detail and understanding I received from this practice was unparalleled. They were able to identify and address cases I wasn’t familiar with and effectively communicated my needs. This exceptional service sets them apart from the rest. Their expertise, proactive approach, and dedication to client satisfaction truly made a significant difference. I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for superior legal support.’

‘In Yulchon’s IP team, there are patent attorneys. Attorneys and patent attorneys work in collaboration with each other for one project. This system enables the provision of specialised opinions to clients based on a better understanding of the technology.’

‘Kyung Ae Yoon is a patent attorney practising in the pharmaceutical field. Ms. Yoon has had a long career and is involved in a lot of activities, so she has a lot of background in the pharmaceutical industry.’

‘Christopher Mandel and Tae Eun Lee make a very good team for serving MNC clients. Mandel is fluent in English but also has a good understanding of Korean employment law, where Tae Eun Lee is the local expert. They can understand the issues with MNCs and give practical advice on how to navigate the Korean labour law. Their working style is also client-friendly and very responsive.’

‘We have very good experience with the Yulchon team. We have worked with other law firms in Korea, and it was expensive and not effective, which was a total contrast compared to Yulchon.’

‘The whole team is professional, effective and strategic.’

‘Christopher Mandel is simply amazing. He is dedicated, reliable and humble. He is very knowledgeable and dedicated with this support, yet humble and friendly to work with.’

‘Yulchon’s employment attorneys I have worked with so far have been highly experienced and sensitive to my company’s needs. They give you an appropriate amount of advice at the right time, still preparing you for the end game of the matter at issue so your company is in a good position if the matter ends up being in court. They are very engaged, and they will really take care of your company.’

‘Soojung Lee’s advice is always concise, to the point, appropriate for the matter at hand, and still far-sighted. She is methodical in her approach but can also be flexible when necessary.’

‘This Yulchon team is not only an expert in navigating Korean legal matters but also very adept in explaining the Korean legal framework to an international audience where the understanding of relevant laws may be limited. They are excellent at communicating the local legal requirements to non-Koreans and giving practical, risk-adjusted advice.’

‘Excellent communicators and easy to work with, with an approach to client service matching the best large global law firms.’

The team in Yulchon provides professional legal advice in international construction disputes, particularly in international arbitration. They analyse the strengths and weaknesses of each case through close communication with their clients, establish a winning strategy, and offer guidance to achieve favourable outcomes.’

‘Hyung Ki Lee is very reliable and has in-depth experience and gives practical advice.’

‘The team provides prompt answers to accurate legal cases and legal reviews and always provides detailed responses to ensure an accurate understanding of requests.’

‘The team has sufficient legal knowledge in various other fields such as business management, compensation and civil complaints, and sales, and we are always satisfied with their prompt answers.’

‘The Yulchon team is exceptional in all aspects. They are available 24/7 around the clock, which is very important upon executing overseas transactions. They are able to apply their vast experience on overseas transactions and easily adapt to any changes that occur during a transaction. Additionally, their proactive attitude allows the client to be fully assured that nothing is being missed out.’

‘Geen Kim’s vast experience in overseas transactions means she always has an answer to all questions.’

‘Sung You Choi is very proactive always thinking of the next step ahead. He is very detail-focused, which, along with his proactive attitude, makes the client feel that nothing is being missed. He is reachable around the clock and always warm and friendly.’

‘Yulchon demonstrated exceptional and outstanding legal knowledge and consistently prioritised excellent client service.’

‘The team of Yulchon LLC worked extensively to represent our position to the authorities. The team helped us disprove the charges against us. The strength of the team is skilled manpower. The most outstanding lawyer of the team was Sang June Uhm. He has the expertise to deal with complicated cases, and to lead cases.’

‘Sang June Uhm is a professional, persuasive and logical lawyer. He fully understands the practical affairs and theories of criminal law. He has always helped us make the best decision.’

‘Seung-hyun Lee is the most passionate lawyer I have ever met. With excellent communication skills, she accurately identifies the needs of clients in her work and always maintains a good relationship with them outside of work. This client-oriented attitude makes clients feel comfortable and fosters trust. Through Seung-Hyun Lee, I have developed a favorable impression of Yulchon.’

‘A very strong and coherent team. Very hard working, intelligent and dependable lawyers.’

‘Yun Jae Baek is a real statesman. Jae Hyong Woo is a real leader and shrewd lawyer. A formidable team.’

‘Yulchon’s arbitration team is a true powerhouse, with exceptional expertise in Korean law disputes, international commercial arbitrations and investment treaty arbitration. The team is very dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for their clients and a great pleasure to work with.’

‘Yun Jae Baek is one of the leading and most well-respected arbitration lawyers in the Korean market as well as a great leader. Jae Hyong Woo is a trustworthy partner and a great communicator who can bring new perspectives to any matter.’

‘Strong arbitration team in the Korean market. Good mix of international and national practitioners.’

‘David MacArthur – lots of experience in Asian markets and in particular in the Korean market. Yulchon is a good platform for him as senior foreign attorney. YJ Baek – a distinguished senior gentlement, who is well established and selflessly promotes his junior partners. Sophie Ahn – young partner making a mark in the international arbitration scene Hyun Ah Park – young partner which exudes a lot of self-confidence and warmth at the same time’

‘Yulchon\’s arbitration team, led by Baek and Woo, stands out for its exceptional professionalism, sincerity, and expertise, particularly in investment arbitration and Korean law. Their deep understanding of the nuances involved in these areas makes them a formidable choice for clients seeking top-tier legal representation.’

‘Baek, Yun Jae (Partner) Baek, Yun Jae, the head of int. arbitration team, is an exceptionally seasoned and skilled attorney, leveraging decades of experience to lead his team with reliability and expertise. Woo, Jae Hyong (Partner) Woo Jae Hyong is a distinguished expert in ISDS and international arbitration. His diligent and humble approach to case preparation and understanding is truly remarkable. Woo’s thoroughness ensures that every aspect of a case is meticulously addressed.’

‘Yulchon’s team are really efficient. They are responsive and experienced. They are one of the most reliable counterparties that we have.’

‘Christopher Joon Tae Cho is one of our favourite partners to work with. Always responsive even with the time zone difference between London and Korea. His legal service is professional and also efficient. Our corporate clients also prefer his support more than other European law firms. His team has been one of our favourites since more than a decade ago.’

‘Big team with industry specialists who are well known in the market. They are known to be one of the most efficient teams around.’

‘Christopher Joon Tae Cho is well-known and very experienced.’

‘Geen Kim is well-known and very respected.’