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D&A LLC
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D&A LLC

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Asia-Pacific

Leading firm in Asia-Pacific 2026

Top figures

297

Lawyers

185

Partners

2009

Established Year

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Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

Overview

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D&A LLC is a premier South Korean law firm headquartered in Seoul. We provide comprehensive legal services across a broad range of practice areas, including antitrust & competition, insolvency & restructuring, cross-border transactions & arbitration, corporate law, finance, intellectual property, public policy, tax, general civil disputes, criminal defense litigation, and compliance. We are recognized for partnering with other teams to deliver practical solutions to complex, high-stakes matters.

Industry sectors (9)

  • AI
  • Blockchain
  • Bio & Healthcare
  • Defense Industry & Aerospace
  • Entertainment (Game, Sports, Etc.)
  • FinTech
  • Public Sector Relations
  • Shipping
  • Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)

Capabilities (14)

  • Antitrust & Competition
  • Banking & Finance
  • Corporate/M&A
  • Compliance
  • Cross-Border Transactions/Arbitration
  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Intellectual Property
  • Labour & Employment
  • Litigation
  • Public Policy
  • White Collar Criminal Defence
  • Real Estate
  • Restructuring & Insolvency
  • Tax

Clients (13)

  • Fair Trade Commission
  • Hanjin Shipping
  • Kiwoom Securities
  • POSCO
  • Hyundai Motor Company
  • Korea Hydro Nuclear Power
  • Samsung SDS
  • Ministry of National Defense
  • KEPCO Engineering & Construction
  • Shinhan Capital
  • Korea Line Corporation
  • Woori Bank
  • Eastar Jet

Key people

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  • Kyu Chul Lee

    Managing Partner

  • Young-Ku Lee

    Managing Partner

  • Jeong Ran Lee

    Managing Partner

  • Jong Sun Choi

    Partner

  • Wangmin Lee

    Partner

  • Mihyun Park

    Partner

  • Jung Dong Kim

    Partner

  • Woorin Sung

    Partner

  • Heejin Kim

    Partner

Media

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Work & experience

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To address the rapidly evolving legal landscape, D&A has continuously developed innovative initiatives beyond traditional legal services. In response to heightened regulations on serious accidents, we established the Serious Accident Practice Group and launched the SAPA Certification (SCC) program. Through these initiatives, we have provided SAPA compliance consulting to approximately 250 companies, including POSCO, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, CJ Cheiljedang, Korean local governments and Ocado.

Notable work

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Representing a Korean State-Owned Power Generation Company in a KCAB International Arbitration

OngoingSouth Korea

D&A secured a complete victory in a nuclear component supply dispute against a Canadian supplier.

Securing a Landmark Supreme Court Decision on Copyright Protection for Golf Course Designs

2026CompletedSouth Korea

D&A won a Supreme Court decision finding that creative golf course designs may qualify for copyright protection.

Representing a Power Equipment Manufacturer in Foreign Trade Act-Related Criminal Proceedings

OngoingSouth Korea

D&A won acquittals at trial and appeal by proving domestic processing was not mere processing despite no HS code change.

Ranked Offices at D&A LLC

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South Korea - Head office

Seoul

8F Donghoon Tower, 317 Teheran-ro Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, 06151, Seoul

Ranked Departments at D&A LLC (6)

South Korea

Ranked Individuals at D&A LLC (5)

South Korea

All Contributions (1)

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Top figures

297

Lawyers

185

Partners

2009

Established Year

Content provided by D&A LLC

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