Dispute resolution: local firms

Shin & Kim

Client Satisfaction

Shin & Kim’s ‘knowledgeable and experienced team’ handles the full range of disputes, and dominates the market in product liability matters. Construction and real estate litigation expert Jae Yun Yun co-heads the practice alongside former judge Jin-Ho Jeong, who handles contentious takeovers. Arbitration expert Jong-Han Oh acts on civil and criminal cases for major domestic companies, while Sookmi Lee handles shareholder and management disputes. Other key team members include Ghyo-Sun Park, who focuses on commercial litigation involving issues related to IP, product liability and corporate governance, and Kyle Choi, who heads the international litigation practice group, assisting domestic clients in cross-border litigations.

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Testimonials

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‘Ghyo-Sun Park is a great team leader and trusted adviser.'
'Kyle Choi has great leadership skills. He is responsive, organised, and effective in his communication and implementation of legal strategy.’
‘The team at Shin & Kim is knowledgeable and experienced, and is often at the forefront of high-profile matters.’
‘The attorneys are strong advocates and have a deep understanding of client matters.’
‘Shin & Kim is Korea's most famous and competitive law firm in the product liability field.'

Key clients

Samsung Group
SK Group
Asiana Airlines
Posco Group
KT&G Corporation
CJ Group
Lotte Group
HD Hyundai Group
DL Group
Mirae Asset Group
Incheon International Airport Corporation
Woori Bank
Shinhan Bank
Hanwha Investment & Securities
Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corporation
Kakao Corporation
BMW Korea

Work highlights

Advised on a dispute over the contract deposit following the failed acquisition of Asiana Airlines.
Advised on a real estate handover lawsuit related to Sky 72 Golf Club.
Advised on an application for preliminary injunction to suspend the decision to discontinue the trade support for virtual assets.