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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - South Korea

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What the Team is Known For

Kim & Chang is internationally recognised as a leading white-collar criminal defence team comprising former judges and police investigators, ably supported by in-house forensic expertise. Its team has a strong track record in defending clients in government investigations. The firm handles a broad spectrum of matters, ranging from internal investigations and high-stakes criminal litigation to data privacy and cyber-hacking issues. It frequently assists global corporations, domestic conglomerates and financial institutions facing regulatory investigation or potential criminal prosecution out of its Seoul office.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kook Hyun YOO
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Kook Hyun YOO
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Senior Statespeople
Yoo Kook Hyun is a revered lawyer in the South Korean white-collar crime space. His role involves acting on criminal defence matters on behalf of Korean and international conglomerates, drawing on experience acquired over a 30-year legal career.

Yoo Kook Hyun is a master of the field.

Dong Min Cha
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Dong Min Cha
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Eminent Practitioners
Cha Dong Min is recognised for his considerable experience in corporate investigation and white-collar litigation. He regularly assists global and Korean corporations, board members and shareholders.

Dong Min provides excellent insight into the direction of case handling.

Cha Dong Min leads the rapid and accurate response to the company’s criminal risks and provides optimal legal services by accurately identifying clients’ needs.

Myungsuk Sean Choi
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Myungsuk Sean Choi
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Sean (Myungsuk) Choi maintains an active practice handling contentious white-collar crime mandates involving criminal defence and regulatory compliance aspects, in addition to assisting with corporate investigations. He draws on experience as a former public prosecutor.

Myungsuk is a very experienced professional and always provides comprehensive advice and insight. He has a very calm demeanour and genuinely cares about the client.

Sean has a strong ability to construct the overall big picture of a case. He also approaches matters with a clear methodology.

Seung Ho Lee
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Seung Ho Lee
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Lee Seung Ho is active on a variety of white-collar crime and regulatory compliance mandates, and he services clients from a range of industries including banking, manufacturing, automotive and technology.

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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime

Kook Hyun YOO
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Kook Hyun YOO
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Senior Statespeople
Dong Min Cha
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Dong Min Cha
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Eminent Practitioners
Myungsuk Sean Choi
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Myungsuk Sean Choi
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Seung Ho Lee
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Seung Ho Lee
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