Dispute resolution: local firms

Shin & Kim

Client Satisfaction

Shin & Kim’s highly regarded team is recognised for its comprehensive expertise in disputes, particularly in the product liability sector. The practice is co-led by Jae-Yun Yun, an expert in construction and real estate litigation, and former judge Jin-Ho Jeong, who focuses on contentious takeovers. Jong-Han Oh brings deep arbitration expertise, representing major domestic companies in civil and criminal cases, while Sookmi Lee specialises in shareholder and management disputes. Key team members also include Ghyo Sun Park, who handles commercial litigation related to IP, product liability, and corporate governance, and Kyle Choi, who leads the international litigation group, advising domestic clients on cross-border disputes.

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Testimonials

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‘They have many experienced lawyers and will assign the right person according to the characteristics of the case.’
‘Shin & Kim has all the specialised teams we need for our business not only in Korea but also in other countries such as the U.S. They understand our business and are dedicated to supporting us in all the areas we need, including international disputes, IP, construction, criminal and civil litigation. They have worked diligently and achieved the results we wanted. It seems that Shin & Kim values the trustful relationship with our company and hopes to develop a more solid relationship.’
'Shin & Kim's relevant team not only had the highest level of expertise but also engaged top-level lawyers who were passionate and understood the client's concerns from the same perspective as possible. In addition, in terms of diversity, we collaborated with senior and junior partner and associate lawyers, lawyers who majored in law and medicine, expert committee members who majored in economics, and authoritative external professors in law, economics, and telecommunications engineering. Their professionalism, passion, diversity, and collaboration are top-notch, and I believe the results led to a complete victory.’
‘The motive for requesting this lawsuit from is lawyer Sookmi Lee. Sookmi Lee is already known as one of the best lawyers in Korea in various dispute litigation, including management rights, M&A, and real estate. She is involved in all important domestic lawsuits, so her reputation and achievements are also objective criteria for selecting her. However, the logic and confidence that emerged from the first face-to-face consultation and conversation with her about the lawsuit were the most important criteria for choosing Shin & Kim. I think the passion, sincerity, and empathy she showed during the litigation process proved that my judgment was never wrong.'
‘The Shin&Kim team is unparalleled in its expertise in the telecommunications industry, its networking capabilities with regulatory bodies, and its dedicated work ethic. The presence of numerous attorneys and expert advisors with backgrounds in regulatory agencies enables the team to provide solutions tailored to the industry's specifics and facilitates smooth communication with regulatory bodies. Moreover, their ability to swiftly handle tasks ensures that urgent projects can be entrusted to them confidently.’
‘One of the key virtues of a law firm is its ability to identify and propose solutions to problems that clients cannot foresee. The team excels at presenting methods to solve problems before clients even ask due to the direct involvement of the partner attorneys in handling the cases.'
‘They have great capabilities and work seamlessly in partnership with other international firms.’
‘Kyle Choi is a master at understanding both the U.S. and Korean legal markets.’

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
SK Broadband
KB Insurance
ADOR
NSC Investment, LLC
Erste Asset Management GmbH
Bygging-Uddemann AB
Kakao Corporation
BMW Korea
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Monsanto Company

Work highlights

Acted on a claim for retaining the client's CEO position under a shareholder agreement.
Acted on a claim for damages related to the Incheon Songdo International Business District Development Project.
Acted on an insurance claim following a collapse of an evacuation driftway caused by underground water during the construction of the Bujeon-Masan Double Track Railway Underground Tunnel.