Kim & Chang‘s market-leading practice handles the full breadth of corporate investigations and white-collar defence work, and evidences broad sector expertise. Highly esteemed criminal defence lawyer Kook Hyun Yoo leads the practice, and continues to be involved in major corporate criminal investigations. Criminal defence expert Ho Keun Ryu handles occupational negligence and criminal investigations into tax evasion, while Sung Won Hong focuses on cases within industrials and manufacturing and consumer goods industries. Senior associate Miji Song advises on corporate investigations, anti-corruption prosecution, and compliance cases for both public and private companies.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Kim & Chang has expertise in criminal law, along with deep industry knowledge, particularly in the automotive industry.'

  • 'The firm does seamless work in both Korean and English, and has the ability to work with other global and domestic law firms.' 

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kook Hyun Yoo

Other key lawyers

Ho Keun Ryu, Sung Won Hong, Miji Song