Antitrust and competition: local firms

Kim & Chang

Client Satisfaction

Kim & Chang‘s antitrust and competition practice group offers deep expertise in handling complex domestic and cross-border cases. With a focus on key sectors such as ICT, medical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, automotive, and aviation, the team delivers multidisciplinary services through in-house experts, litigation, and criminal defence teams. Co-led by Youngjin Jung, with vast experience in merger control, international cartel matters, and market dominance issues, and Gene-Oh (Gene) Kim, a seasoned M&A lawyer whose scope includes merger control and competition law. Notable individuals include Jung Won Hyun, handling major merger control cases and antitrust investigations; Min-Ho Lee, who is renowned for precedent-setting cases; Kyung Min Koh, and Hemi Lee, who focuses on government investigations. Brian Tae-Hyun Chung brings expertise in the technology, gaming, tobacco, and chemical industries.

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Testimonials

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‘Great expertise, good communication and a sound sense of duty. Trusted advisors. Highly recommend this team.’
‘Hemi Lee is a smart and efficient lawyer. She gives clear communication, has great expertise and a high sense of responsibility.’
‘Kim & Chang is our go-to law firm for complex competition issues in Korea. Their expertise and depth/breadth of knowledge are unmatched by any other law firm in South Korea. They can mobilise their teams quickly to tackle urgent, resource-intensive matters (such as responding to dawn raids) and provide guidance to make strategic decisions.’
‘Kyung Yul Lee is an exceptional partner who demonstrates a deep understanding of complex legal issues and provides thoughtful guidance. He is one of the best lawyers I know who pays close attention to details and processes, navigates through them, and is able to provide comprehensive advice.’
‘The team's practice stands out due to the following distinguishing features: The team comprises a diverse group of professionals, including specialists from the KFTC and experienced anti-trust lawyers; the team is known for its exceptional responsiveness; and the team fosters a highly collaborative environment.’
‘Their performances stand out and are different from competitors due to the following distinguishing features: they're exceptionally logical and strategic when preparing for law-suits and trials; they're professionally experienced in the anti-trust fields due to their previous careers in the KFTC and the High Court; and they're highly responsive and collaborative.’
‘It is easy to say that Kim & Chang's antitrust practice group has the best expertise in antitrust issues with full capacity and manpower to engage with various levels of government agencies. In addition, Kim & Chang has various industry practice groups which can make them understand relevant markets very well.’
‘Kee Hong Chun is the best at meeting the client's needs. He is always trying to support the client in preparing for potential risks in advance.'

Key clients

Apple
Booking.com
SK Inc.
Samsung Electronics
Volkswagen Group
Broadcom
Siemens Healthineers AG
AstraZeneca
Korea Air
Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering

Work highlights

Represented Broadcom, Inc. in connection with the KFTC’s merger review of its acquisition of VMware, Inc.
Advising multinational medical equipment companies on their appeal seeking reversal of KFTC administrative sanctions regarding alleged abuse of market dominance under the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Law.
Represented Booking.com International BV in the KFTC's investigation into the alleged use of unfair terms and conditions and its successful appeal of the KFTC’s corrective order requiring the company to amend its terms of service.