Jae Woo Jung
Lee & KoBoasting a deep bench of former regulatory agency experts and attorneys, Lee & Ko‘s regulatory and compliance group provides a full service for international and domestic clients. Kyunghoon Lee and former prosecutor Tae Yop Lee lead the internal investigations and white-collar crime team, which handles various regulatory compliance mandates. Sedong Min heads the business compliance team focusing on cross-border and overseas investment, anti-corruption, and global corporate compliance work. Senior associate Jung Han Nam focuses on corporate embezzlement and professional misconduct. Senior associate Jae Woo Jung is also recommended.
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Key clients
- Dunamu Inc.
- Coinone Inc.
- Korbit Inc.
- Discovery Asset Management Co., Ltd.
- SK Telecom Co., Ltd.
- Naver Corporation
- Gmarket Corporation
- Ilsan Grand Bridge Corp
- Alvogen Lux Holdings
- Lotus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- Alvogen Korea Co., Ltd.
- LG Electronics Inc.
- JW Pharmaceutical
- Financial Intelligence Unit
Work highlights
- Represented the domestic crypto currency exchanges, including Dunamu Inc., Coinone Inc.,and Korbit Inc, in a lawsuit, the first case involving the criteria of de-listing for virtual currency, seeking a provisional injunction for the suspension of effect of de-listing crypto currency.
- Represented Discovery Asset Management Co., Ltd (“DAM”) in a USD 227 million fund fraud case.
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.
Jung Han Nam
Lee & KoLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Tae Yop Lee
Lee & KoPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kyunghoon Lee, Tae Yop Lee, Sedong Min