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Prevailed in a Trademark Rights Dispute on Behalf of the Global Grain Brand KAMUT in South Korea

19 May 2026 by Kim & Chang - South Korea

On behalf of KAMUT Enterprises of Europe (BV, “KEE”), the owner of the trademark for the global premium grain brand “KAMUT,” Kim & Chang prevailed in the lawsuit on the merits, the preliminary injunction action, and the IPTAB trials in Korea.

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Korean Air’s Acquisition of Asiana Airlines Obtains Global Merger Clearance

19 May 2026 by Kim & Chang - South Korea

Kim & Chang represented Korean Air as global merger filing counsel in relation to its KRW 1.8 trillion acquisition of approximately 63.9% of shares in Asiana Airlines, both global network full-service carriers. Our firm provided multi-jurisdictional merger filing analysis and obtained clearance from all of the jurisdictions where the merger was notified, including Korea, the EU, the US, Japan and China. The merger was finalized in December 2024.

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Supreme Court Ruled in Favor of Franchisor in Franchisees’ Lawsuit Seeking Restitution for Unjust Enrichment Over Increased Supply Prices of Raw and Ancillary Materials

19 May 2026 by Kim & Chang - South Korea

In a lawsuit filed by Company M’s franchisees (the “Plaintiffs”) against the franchisor (the “Defendant”) seeking restitution for unjust enrichment, Kim & Chang represented the Defendant from the initial trial to the final appeal to the Supreme Court. Our firm identified critical flaws in the Plaintiffs’ arguments and defended the client through an in-depth review of the franchise agreement and relevant legal principles. We prevailed across all levels of the judiciary.

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Lee & Ko Enters Strategic Alliance with Palo Alto Networks

08 May 2026 by Lee & Ko - South Korea

Enhancing Cybersecurity Advisory Through Industry-Leading Partnership

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Han Kun LLP Commences Operations in London

24 April 2026 by Han Kun Law Offices - China

On April 22, 2026, Han Kun Law Offices (“Han Kun”) announced that Han Kun LLP (“Han Kun London”) has officially commenced operations in London, the United Kingdom.

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Han Kun Officially Opens Its Office in Hangzhou

15 April 2026 by Han Kun Law Offices - China

On April 10, 2026, Han Kun Law Offices ("Han Kun") officially launched its Hangzhou office, marking the firm’s tenth global office following those in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Haikou, Wuhan, Singapore, New York, and Silicon Valley.

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Kim & Chang’s Representation of Entertainment Agency in Preliminary Injunction to Preserve Management Agency Status and Confirm Validity of Exclusive Agreement

25 March 2026 by Kim & Chang - South Korea

When the members of a K-pop idol group affiliated with a Korean entertainment agency (the “Agency”) unilaterally claimed the termination of their exclusive agreement, the Agency filed a lawsuit against the group members, seeking (i) to confirm the validity of the exclusive agreement, and (ii) a preliminary injunction to prohibit the members from engaging in independent commercial activities and preserve the Agency’s status as their representative. Kim & Chang represented the Agency and obtained favorable court decisions on both claims.

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Naver Shopping Prevails in Supreme Court Appeal Regarding Alleged Search Algorithm Self-Preferencing

25 March 2026 by Kim & Chang - South Korea

In January 2021, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (the “KFTC”) imposed a corrective order and administrative fine of KRW 26.6 billion on Naver (the “Corrective Order”) after finding that from approximately February 2012 to August 2020, Naver altered its algorithm for ranking product search results (the “search algorithm”) in Naver Shopping, a comparison shopping service, to favor sellers who are listed on Naver Smart Store, an open market platform service.

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AnJie Broad Law Firm Announces New Executive Committee at 2025 Fourth Partners’ Meeting

17 March 2026 by AnJie Broad Law Firm - China

AnJie Broad Law Firm has successfully concluded its 2025 Fourth Partners’ Meeting in Beijing, announcing new leadership appointments to its Executive Committee. The transition underscores the firm’s commitment to strategic continuity and governance excellence.

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AnJie Broad Law Firm Concludes 2024 Annual Partners' Meeting in Guangzhou

17 March 2026 by AnJie Broad Law Firm - China

From November 30 to December 1, AnJie Broad Law Firm successfully hosted its 2024 Annual Partners' Meeting in Guangzhou, bringing together over 100 partners from our offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Xiamen, Haikou, and Hong Kong.