International & Cross-Border Capabilities (South Korean Firms) - South Korea
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Yulchon is an independent law firm that is headquartered in Seoul and has significantly expanded overseas, having opened offices in Vietnam, China, Myanmar, Russia and Indonesia. The team cooperates with colleagues in these jurisdictions and has close partnerships with leading firms in other jurisdictions, often joining forces with global firms to handle a wide scope of international matters. The Seoul office frequently leads cross-border matters across the law firm's network, as well as maintaining a strong focus on inbound work.
The Yulchon team offers a full range of transactional and contentious capabilities. The law firm has particular strength in tax, M&A and capital markets, with significant financing capabilities in the maritime sector. The law firm's international clients include banks, private equity firms and large corporations. It also hosts a renowned antitrust group, handling global merger reviews and representing the Korean antitrust authorities in overseas matters. Additionally, the team often acts as co-counsel with other firms in major disputes, including embezzlement, tax controversy, IP and white-collar crime cases.
