Praised for being ‘up-to-date on the latest developments in fintech and financial regulations’ and for its ’deep knowledge’ of blockchain and NFTs, Yulchon advises on fintech issues such as electronic finance, payments and data protection. Traditional financial regulatory work, including general banking and capital markets advisory work is further area of strength. Doil Son and Young Su Shin jointly lead the team, with the former well versed in fintech regulation in Korea and the latter possessing in-depth knowledge of finance ranging from structured finance to insurance-linked securities. Sun Hee Kim is embedded in data and technology.
Testimonials
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‘The fintech law practice at Yulchon is unique in its focus on the intersection of intellectual property and new technologies, such as blockchain and NFTs. The team has a deep understanding of the legal issues surrounding these technologies.'
- 'Potential clients would want to know that the team at Yulchon is up-to-date on the latest developments in fintech and financial regulations, and that they have a proven track record of success in this area.'
‘The individuals I work with at Yulchon are all highly skilled and experienced lawyers who are passionate about fintech law. They are also very approachable and client-oriented.'
- 'I believe that the fintech practice at Yulchon is a unique and valuable resource for potential clients. I would highly recommend the team to anyone who is looking for legal advice on fintech matters.’
Key clients
- LINE NEXT Inc.
- bithumb META Co., Ltd.
- Yanolja Cloud PTE. LTD.
- Woowa Brothers Corp.
- Kurly Inc.
- Mathpresso Inc.
- Toss Place Co., Ltd. (Affiliate of Viva Republica Co., Ltd.)
- Agoda
- Bithumb Korea Co., Ltd.
- KEB Hana Bank
- KB Financial Group Inc., Prudential Life Insurance, KB Life Insurance
- Shinhan Bank
- Naver Financial Corporation
- Hanwha Savings Bank and Double Savings Bank
- Hanwha Life Financial Service
Work highlights
- Advised Yanolja Cloud on establishment of “Connectifi Cloud”, a proptech service platform company.
- Independent audit on Naver’s electronic financial business as required by the Specified Financial Information Act.
- Advising Ant Financial on various creative business models for cross-border payment and cross-border remittance services based on Alipay’s global network.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Doil Son, Young Su Shin