Barun Law is geared to handle cases such as cartels, unfair trade practices and unfair supportive acts. Kyung Hwan Chung and Gwang Hyeon Baek head up the team. The latter recently played a key role, alongside Hye Sook Seo and Yang Hun Chung, in the firm’s recent representation of the KFTC at the Korea Supreme court, a matter that showcased the practice’s reach and expertise.

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Key clients

  • Korea Fair Trade Commission
  • Dongwon Loex
  • Colondee
  • Urban Place
  • Shinwha
  • ChungSuk Engineering Co. Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Represented the Korea Fair Trade Commission against Qualcomm from the first instance to the Supreme Court for the violation of FRAND commitments and abuse of market dominance.
  • Represented Dongwon LOEX and deduced the KFTC's decision of "the end of investigation" in the case of cartel involving administrative guidance.
  • Represented Urban Place in a successful approval of registration of network marketing by the Korea Free Trade Commission.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kyung Hwan Chung, Gwang Hyeon Baek

Other key lawyers

Hye Sook Seo, Yang Hun Chung