Labour and employment: local firms

Lee & Ko

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.

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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.’