Sangchul Lee
Bae, Kim & Lee LLCSoo Bong Jung heads the practice at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, which is recommended for its deep knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, and intellectual property. Jung draws on his longstanding prosecution expertise to handle the full range of criminal cases involving tax, libel, and corporate law. Sangchul Lee is particularly adept at handling cases involving fair trade, industrial safety, and trade secret-related cases and investigations, and Jiyoung Sohn stands out due to her substantial expertise in criminal investigations, often acting for multinational corporations before Korean regulatory authorities. Corporate crime expert Jinwon Choi often handles matters concerning human resources and labour law, while Jinwon Choi routinely advises clients on potential violations of both domestic and overseas anti-corruption laws, in addition to internal investigations and trade secret leaks.
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‘This team consists of not only criminal law experts, but practitioners from truly diverse background, from immigration to environmental law. This enables this team to meet unique scenarios involving various criminal and regulatory investigations in the context of many different industries.’
‘Jinwook Song in particular is a consummate attorney; he is 120% committed to his craft and adapts deftly to changing regulatory environment, devising solutions that best meets the client's changing needs.’
‘With regard to the white-collar, compliance and investigations practice, I would like to mention one of the outstanding attorneys from the criminal department, Jin-Wook Song. I have been working with him for long time, I strongly would like to recommend him for his professional mindset, Prompt response and reasonable and appropriate advice tailored to the situation.’
‘What makes BKL's practice unique is their expertise in consulting on South Korea's Serious Accidents Punishment Act. This law firm has demonstrated deep knowledge and practical experience in this complex new area of law.’
‘The individuals at BKL stand out due to their exceptional responsiveness and unwavering commitment to confidentiality. These qualities set them apart from competitors and are highly valued in our professional relationship.’
Key clients
- Affinity Equity Partners
Work highlights
- Represented the executives and employees of Affinity Equity Partners, a private equity fund, to secure an acquittal on charges of conspiring with accountants in submitting false valuation reports in violation of the Certified Public Accountants Act.
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Leading partners
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jiyoung Sohn
Bae, Kim & Lee LLCPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Soobong Jung