The continuously expanding criminal defence team at Yulchon houses a deep bench of former regulatory specialists and prosecutors, handling the full depth and breadth of compliance and investigation work. Managing partner Dong Ryul Choi co-heads the practice alongside Il Bong Moon and Yong Pyo Yeom. Former prosecutor Hak Seok Kim handles the full range of corporate and white-collar crimes, and financial regulation and prosecution. Seung Hyun Lee, who is also a former prosecutor, specialises in environmental criminal investigations and trials.
Testimonials
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‘Seung Hyun Lee was outstanding in solving the case by presenting me with sharp and brilliant questions, ideas and corresponding solutions.’
- 'Yulchon's criminal team has developed dramatically over the past three years. It has secured a large number of the most competent people with experience in regulatory agencies.'
- 'I was impressed by the partner's passion for the work!'
Key clients
- Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd.
- Hyundai Motor Company
- GC Pharma
- GS E&C Corp.
- KEB Hana Bank
- SOCAR
- Hanwha Aerospace Co., Ltd.
- Hanwha Solutions
- Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
- Posco E&C Co., Ltd.
- Lotte Shopping Co., Ltd.
- LG Chem
Work highlights
- Represented Seoul Semiconductor Co. Ltd. against Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd., a Taiwanese company that hired former employees of Seoul Semiconductor who divulged trade secrets.
- Defended Hyundai E&C in an investigation regarding an industrial accident caused by occupational negligence.
- Represented the No. 1 implant manufacturing company O in Korea, and prosecuted the former employee who divulged trade secrets.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dong Ryul Choi, Il Bong Moon, Yong Pyo Yeom