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Paul Hastings LLP

Dispute Resolution: International Firms

Global Guide 2026 : South Korea


Paul Hastings LLP

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Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings advises clients on high-stakes and high-value commercial litigation and arbitration matters. The law firm’s office in South Korea focuses on the trade secret and intellectual property sectors for large conglomerates, as well as white collar crime and financial disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings defended Samsung Electronics in the USD100 million patent infringement case in a US court against AlmondNet.

Strengths

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  • The team gives a preemptive heads-up about expectations and manages the budget together with the client along the way in order to maximize the outcome per dollar.

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  • Paul Hastings is deeply committed to serving the client's needs. The team is highly responsive, readily available and proactive in their communication.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jong Han Kim
    Band 2Jong Han Kim

    Jong Han Kim

    Kim Jong Han operates out of Paul Hastings' Los Angeles office. He has experience representing significant Korean clients in cross-border trade secrets, IP and antitrust litigation.
  • Up and ComingYangho Shin
    Up and ComingYangho Shin

    Yangho Shin

    Shin Yangho (Charles Shin) is of counsel at Paul Hastings. His main focus areas are patent infringement and shareholder disputes. Also, he is an active arbitrator under ICC, AAA/ICDR, LCIA, SIAC, and UNCITRAL rules.

    • He ensures not only a strong legal position but also alignment with the client's broader business objectives.

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    • Yangho Shin demonstrates strong cross-border collaboration skills.

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