Seung Hyun Lee
YulchonThe 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.
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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
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.
Dong Ryul Choi, Il Bong Moon, Yong Pyo Yeom