Lee & Ko is best known for advising on contentious HR issues, as well as a wider spectrum of labour and employment litigation. The team, which is co-led by Chang Soo Jin and litigation expert Sang-Hoon Lee, handles severance and pension disputes, wrongful termination claims, and regularly advises on complex labour law matters. Senior associate Shawn (Seong Ho) Han handles employment-related regulatory compliance matters, internal HR issues, and occupational safety matters. Foreign attorney William Kim continues to assist with the employment aspects of M&A and corporate restructuring matters. Jae Hoon-Choi is another key member of the team.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very strategic and pays close attention to the client's specific needs.'
‘William Kim is an excellent communicator and provides practical solutions. ’
‘The firm's attention to detail and personalized counseling is outstanding. William Kim and his team go above and beyond what I have experienced with other firms - domestic and international. The difference in their advice, attentiveness, expertise is notable.'
- 'William blends sound expertise across all facets of the law and real empathy to the issues that is very unique. His counsel on matters has been spot on and I have gone into negotiations fully armed and at ease.’
Key clients
- Samsung Electronics
- KORAIL
- Hyundai Motor Company & Kia Motors
- Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd.
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Korea Mineral Resource Corporation
- Ralph Lauren
- Nexteel Co., Ltd.
- POSCO
- SK Geo Centric Co., Ltd.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sanghoon Lee, Changsoo Jin