South Korea

Firm Overview

Named the “Avengers” of the Korean legal market by media, LAB PARTNERS is a premier boutique law firm established by partners from the top law firms in Korea. LAB PARTNERS provides a one-stop service in all major practice areas. Our combination of corporate expertise, and vast experience in advising on a wide variety of finance transactions, make us uniquely qualified to act as legal advisor for multinational corporations and financial companies.

Our partners have decades of experience and are regarded as leading practitioners in their fields. The diverse expertise of our partners enables us to provide a full range of services by providing proven commercial acumen and market leading insight. As a testament to such efforts, LAB PARTNERS was recognized as ‘Boutique Law Firm of the Year’ by Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business and was named a ‘Leading Law Firm’ by the Legal Times.

LAB PARTNERS is also consistently ranked within the top 10 law firms in Korea for M&A by various publications. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies and numerous other global and domestic companies. We drive transactions and guide dispute resolution proactively, and advocate aggressively on behalf of our clients, offering a new dimension of legal solutions.

Firm Overview

Yulchon’s name is formed from two Chinese characters that mean, “a community of legal experts.” With more than 570 lawyers and specialists across seven practice groups and 12 industry teams, and with six overseas offices, Yulchon’s experienced professionals work together in a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration to address the challenges our clients face. Since its founding in 1997, Yulchon has become the fastest-growing among Korea’s top law firms. Our perspective is international, and our reach is global. At Yulchon, we put the needs of our clients first, and we are proud that our success is measured by the success and satisfaction of our clients.

Firm Overview

Established in a merger between Daeryook and AJU in 2009, DR & AJU LLC is a leading full-service law firm in South Korea. Situated in Seoul, DR & AJU works closely with its subsidiary office in Washington, D.C. and other local and global networks, delivering outstanding results to clients and helping their businesses succeed.

Drawing from the collective experience and expertise of its 145+ experts and advisors, 245+ attorneys licensed in South Korea, South Africa, the U.S., the U.K., Russia, etc., and trained staff, DR & AJU offers legal advisory and representation services in a comprehensive range of areas. The firm especially shows strong performance in Tax, Antitrust, Restructuring & Insolvency, Finance, Energy & Infrastructure, Elections, and Africa-related matters.

With a commitment to excellence, DR & AJU pioneers the legal market with innovative and practical solutions as one of the most accessible, responsive, and client-oriented law firms in South Korea.

Firm Overview

InterLEX is proud to be recognized as the “Best Law Firm in Korea” by Legal Times in 2023, a testament to our commitment to legal excellence and client service. Our Managing Partner, Jaehoon Lee, and Partner, Hyunchai Isabelle Sohn, have consistently been distinguished as “Leading Lawyers,” underscoring the firm’s continued leadership in the legal field. Jaehoon Lee was recently recognized by Korea’s leading media, JoongAng Daily, and Korea In-House Counsel Association as the “Best Lawyer of Korea” in labor & employment law practice. With specialized expertise in Corporate Law, Labor and Employment, and Litigation, InterLEX offers comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of both local and international clients. Our English-fluent lawyers are bilingual and culturally adept, enabling us to navigate the subtleties of cross-cultural legal matters. We stand as a trusted legal partner, ensuring that language and cultural barriers do not impede legal success.

Our esteemed clientele includes industry leaders such as Samsung, CBRE, Kia Corporation, Hyundai Motor Group, JB Financial Group, Garuda Indonesia, Danaher, GlobalData, Edwards, Zyle Motors, Wemakeprice, Singsong, Helixmith, and Yamaha Music, among many other distinguished names who rely on our counsel. We take pride in our role as trusted legal advisors, providing strategic support in complex advisory matters and critical litigation. Our clients consistently commend our firm for delivering solutions that are both effective and efficient, helping them navigate the legal landscape with confidence and clarity.

Our global and local expertise allows us to deliver seamless legal services that exemplify leading international standards while respecting Korean legal nuances. At InterLEX, we remain committed to exceeding our clients’ expectations and advancing their interests through innovative, client-centered legal strategies. We continue to uphold the highest standards of service, ensuring our clients receive the best possible outcomes in all their legal matters.

Firm Overview

CHOI & KIM is a boutique law firm founded by prominent senior lawyers in 1997, providing legal services in areas of maritime & aviation, specialized insurance such as PAR, FIPI & D&O, and cross-border litigation & arbitration.

Firm Overview

• Premier full-service law firm in Korea 
• Founded in 1977, and comprising more than 800 professionals, organized into 8 practice groups with 40 specialty teams
• One-stop service for all legal needs, based on efficient collaboration among highly specialized teams
• Emphasis on responsiveness & practical solutions
• 8 major practice groups: (i) corporate and M&A, (ii) banking, finance and securities, (iii) litigation (both civil and criminal) & international arbitration (iv) tax & customs, (v) antitrust & competition, (vi) labour & employment, (vii) intellectual property and (viii) white-collar crime