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Competition/Antitrust - South Korea

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Yoon & Yang fields a team of fair trade specialists well equipped to defend against claims of unfair business practices. The team is routinely instructed in relation to significant antitrust rulings and market dominance cases. It has experience in handling merger clearance matters in connection with both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions and joint ventures, and is well versed in representing clients in KFTC investigations. The practice regularly advises both domestic and international corporations from the TMT, steel, construction, engineering and aviation industries.

Work Highlights

  • Yoon & Yang represented the affiliates of the HiteJinro Group in the KFTC investigation in relation to its alleged violation of the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Hoil Yoon
S
Hoil Yoon
S
Senior Statespeople

Yoon Hoil is highly respected for his contribution to the development of the competition and antitrust practice in South Korea. He has extensive experience in handling high-profile investigations, often brought before the KFTC.

Yoon Hoil is a legendary figure. I have a tremendous amount of admiration for him.

Chul Ho Kim
2
Chul Ho Kim
2
Band 2

Kim Chul Ho routinely represents high-profile multinationals and domestic corporations operating in the steel, electronics and life sciences industries in cartel investigations as well as cases concerning false advertising and unfair trade practices.

He is very knowledgeable and provides clients with practical advice based on a wealth of experience.

Paul S. Rhee
4
Paul S. Rhee
4
Band 4
Paul Rhee maintains an active contentious and litigious antitrust practice. He advises clients on merger clearances and handles the competition law aspects of joint ventures, in addition to representing parties in damages lawsuits brought in relation to cartel activity. He typically acts for US-based corporations.

He navigates through complex issues to find the practical solutions clients need and expect.

Sang Oh Jeon
U
Sang Oh Jeon
U
Up and Coming

Jeon Sang Oh heads Yoon & Yang's competition and antitrust practice. He advises on KFTC investigation and review cases, and is regularly instructed by Korean entities in the steel, shipping, retail and internet sectors.

Sang Oh has an excellent ability to respond to the KFTC.

Jeon Sang Oh's commercial acumen is very strong.

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South Korea

Competition/Antitrust

Hoil Yoon
S
Hoil Yoon
S
Senior Statespeople
Chul Ho Kim
2
Chul Ho Kim
2
Band 2
Paul S. Rhee
4
Paul S. Rhee
4
Band 4
Sang Oh Jeon
U
Sang Oh Jeon
U
Up and Coming