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Bae, Kim & Lee LLC

Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea


Bae, Kim & Lee LLC

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BKL White Color Defense Group has successfully represented and advised multinational and Korean corporate clients and financial institutions as well as individuals on high-profile cases and investigations. We build upon strengths and breadth of experience across multiple disciplines within BKL to properly address complexities of any given issue.

Our group includes a number of former prosecutors, such as a former Prosecutor General, former police officers, and other former high-ranking regulators. In recognition of ever-increasing importance of accurate and timely analysis of digital materials, we also have invested significantly in our in-house discovery capabilities with top technology and full-time discovery professionals with requisite knowledge of rapidly developing digital forensics and in-depth investigation experience. Together with our forensics experts and our other renowned practice groups, we advise in all aspect of white collar and regulatory enforcement matters from strategic consultation and advice to mitigate or avoid potential criminal matters to successful defense and remedial measures. 
Our group also has extensive experience in working with foreign law firms on multijurisdictional investigations and enforcement actions by regulatory authorities in the United States and other nations.

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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - South Korea

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Bae, Kim & Lee enjoys an excellent reputation in the white-collar crime area, with a team composed of former prosecutors and judges. The firm handles both contentious and compliance-related mandates, has extensive experience of working with regulatory agencies, and specialises in advising both companies and individuals involved in criminal trials and internal investigations. The practice is well placed to advise on cross-jurisdictional issues thanks to an extensive network of regional offices. Bae, Kim & Lee is praised for its ready creation of robust multidisciplinary teams. It works for domestic and international corporations from a wide variety of sectors including healthcare, automotive and technology.

Work Highlights

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  • Bae, Kim & Lee represented KPMG Samjong in an indictment case involving the alleged falsification of an audit report for Samsung Biologics.

Strengths

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  • Bae, Kim & Lee is client-friendly and takes our circumstances into careful consideration.

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  • The team provides concrete and practical solutions based on in-depth expertise and delivers hands-on service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jinwook Song
    Band 3Jinwook Song

    Jinwook Song

    Song Jinwook offers expertise in a wide range of white-collar crime cases and is particularly adept at advising on cases concerning anti-money laundering, serious accidents and professional negligence issues. His client roster includes Korean corporations and conglomerates.

    • He is a lawyer who can take immediate action and respond to criminal cases and serious accident cases.

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    • Song Jinwook has an ability to analyse risks. He does not simply point out risks, but organises what choices the client can make and the risks of each choice.

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  • Up and ComingJinwon Choi
    Up and ComingJinwon Choi

    Jinwon Choi

    Choi Jinwon advises Korean multinationals in criminal and regulatory investigations and potential litigation.

    • Choi Jinwon is a lawyer with excellent legal thinking and analytical skills, and a high level of understanding of the industry in various fields.

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    • Jinwon provides optimal answers and is a person who responds to the client's needs at any time.

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