Praised for its ‘creative and practical advice on complex issues’, Yoon & Yang LLC are well positioned to handle antitrust cases encompassing abuse of market dominance, cartels, mergers, and unfair business practices. Hoil Yoon and Sang Oh Jeon lead the team, while the latter is well-versed in matters concerning alleged violations of the Fair Transactions in Subcontracting Act, while Suakbuam Hong is equipped to handle cases involving cartels. Soomin Kim is highlighted for her handling of unfair support practice mandates. Chul Ho Kim is frequently instructed by major Korean companies such as Samsung and Korean Air. Song Ryu  departed the practice in summer 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘ Team is efficiently organised. Well-connected to key stakeholders in the Korean Fair Trade Commission.’

  • ‘Paul Rhee is extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with.’

  • ‘Deep understanding of the industry, client culture and the market. Efficient communication with clients and various stakeholders.’

  • ‘As a whole, the firm has impressed me with creative and practical advice on complex issues and a great knowledge of the securities regulators.'

  • ‘I work primarily with Paul Rhee who is a foreign attorney partner in the firm’s antitrust practice and has decades of antitrust experience. Paul is easy to work with and understands foreign client’s needs. Paul is diligent and extremely responsive.'

Key clients

  • Microsoft
  • Samsung Electronics
  • Samsung SDI
  • SK Hynix
  • Korean Air
  • Raytheon Technologies Corporation
  • British America Tobacco Korea
  • Qualcomm
  • Hanwha Corp.
  • Hyundai Steel

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hoil Yoon, Sang Oh Jeon

Other key lawyers

Chul Ho Kim, Suakbuam Hong, Soomin Kim, Paul Rhee