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The Yulchon Criminal Defense Team has traditionally aimed for high-quality case performance centered around competent attorneys rather than relying solely on the outward scale. Following this keynote, the team has gained a reputation for consistently recruiting highly skilled professionals with unparalleled expertise from various backgrounds such as the police, prosecution, and the judiciary. In accordance with this practice, Yulchon has been known for selectively hiring experts with unquestionable competence. In particular, over the past few years, the Yulchon Criminal Defense Team has not only attracted individuals with prestigious senior positions but has also extensively recruited talents ranging from outstanding junior partners to senior associates with exceptional practical skills. This strategic recruitment has contributed to the team's sustained qualitative growth, accompanied by a remarkable expansion in its scale.


The strength of the Yulchon Criminal Defense Team lies in Yulchon’s unique commitment to innovation and collaborative spirit, not only among its members but also in active and organic collaboration with other teams within Yulchon. Yulchon has traditionally possessed strong expertise in tax and fair trade advisory, and recently, it has demonstrated a clear emphasis on providing robust advice in emerging industries such as virtual assets, mobility, privacy, healthcare etc. We collaborate with these various teams to deliver the best service to clients.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - South Korea

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Yulchon has a respected group with a full-service white-collar crime offering focusing on investigations and related disputes out of Seoul. The team specialises in advising executives of leading conglomerates on criminal investigations. Its clients benefit from the group's close coordination with the firm's tax and antitrust lawyers as well as members of the corporate team. The firm has additional expertise in antitrust, financial crime and product liability matters and in the management of internal investigations. The team of former prosecutors and judges is particularly well qualified to represent individuals in litigation and government investigations. The firm recently established a new team dedicated to police investigations, consisting of former public prosecutors and high-ranking police officers.

Work Highlights

  • Yulchon represented Geoje Sea World in two criminal cases regarding allegedly inducing the pregnancy of a female dolphin in violation of the Act on the Management of Zoos and Aquariums.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dong Ryul Choi
E
Dong Ryul Choi
E
Eminent Practitioners
Choi Dong Ryul is well regarded for his expertise in the white-collar crime space. He attracts praise for his work on behalf of corporates and high net worth individuals in economic crime and regulatory enforcement matters.

Choi Dong Ryul is a great leader.

Hak Seok Kim
3
Hak Seok Kim
3
Band 3
Kim Hak Seok advises on various financial crime mandates, including fraud, bribery and embezzlement cases. He represents Korean and foreign entities.

Kim Hak Seok completes the case well and continues to follow up even after the case has ended.

Hak Seok strives to achieve the best results by drawing on his experience as a prosecutor and thanks to his willingness to solve problems from the client's point of view.

Seung Hyun Lee
4
Seung Hyun Lee
4
Band 4

Lee Seung Hyun is a former prosecutor with extensive experience white-collar criminal matters. She is able to advise on police investigations and trials, notably those relating to occupational negligence and fraud.

Lee Seung Hyun has the ability to grasp issues quickly and accurately and has excellent communication skills.

Seung Hyun is meticulous, passionate and creative.

Wook Jin Rha
4
Wook Jin Rha
4
Band 4

Rha Wook Jin is well-versed in white-collar criminal investigations thanks to his experience as a prosecutor. He regularly advises on matters concerning corruption and virtual assets.

Rha Wook Jin can summarise the procedures and regulations of each jurisdiction at a glance and suggest practical resolution strategies.

He communicates accurately and clearly, and is skilled at coordinating consistent messages across multiple agencies and stakeholders. He is both a good strategist and an executor.

Ranked Lawyers at
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South Korea

Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime

Dong Ryul Choi
E
Dong Ryul Choi
E
Eminent Practitioners
Hak Seok Kim
3
Hak Seok Kim
3
Band 3
Seung Hyun Lee
4
Seung Hyun Lee
4
Band 4
Wook Jin Rha
4
Wook Jin Rha
4
Band 4

Members

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Beom Chin An

Chul Ki Min

Dae Shik Lee

Do Hyeong Kim

Dong Ryul Choi

Eun Nyung Lee

Hwang Soon Im

Il Bong Moon

Il Bong Moon

Head of Department

In Suk Choi

Jae Hyeok Choi

Jae Won Lee

Jae Woong Lim

Jeong Cheol Cho

Jeong Hun Lee

Jooyup Chae

Kate Kyu Young Lee

Kyung Soo Kim

Rak Hyun Kim

Sang Mook Kang

Sang Young Moon

Sei Yeon Lee

Seung Hyun Lee

Seung Yeob Ryou

Soo Hyun Kim

Ung Young Choi

Woo Young Choe

Woo Young Hur

Wook Jin Rha

Yong Pyo Yeom

Yong Pyo Yeom

Head of Department

Yun Su Choi

Clients

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Daelim ENC Co.,Ltd.

Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd.

Hotel Shilla Co.,Ltd.

KT Capital Co.,Ltd.

Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd.

Lotte Engineering & Construction

Lotte Shopping Co.,Ltd.

Posco E&C Co.,Ltd.

Samsung Securities Co.,Ltd.

Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd.

Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Construction & Materials

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications