The team Jipyong LLC is noted for its distinctive focus on US litigation; Jinhee Kim leads the group's global dispute resolution practice, and regularly appears before both state and federal courts in California, in addition to tribunals before the SIAC, HKIAC, and KCAB. Gee Hong Kim  leads the firm's antitrust and competition group, representing both Korean and overseas clients. Yong Ik Lee utilises his broad knowledge of antitrust and competition law to assist clients with cross-border litigation and international arbitrations, while Somin Jun is a key name for fair trade disputes, often representing healthcare providers. Bernard K. Ham left the firm in February 2024.

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Key clients

  • AUO Corporation
  • CHA Holywood Medical Center
  • Daiso Industries Co., Ltd.
  • SolarPark Korea Co., Ltd.
  • Mirae Asset Securities Co., Ltd. as Trustee
  • ICURE Pharmaceutical, Co., Ltd.
  • Victims and Relatives of 2019 Hungarian Cruise Ship Accident
  • Lotte Cultureworks
  • Kukbo, Co., Ltd.
  • Minor Hotel Group Limited
  • AU Optronics
  • Korea Investment & Securities Co., Ltd., as trustee Arumdree Trusts

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jinhee Kim

Other key lawyers

Gee Hong Kim, Yong Ik Lee, Somin Jun