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Barun Law adds veteran depth to insurance practice in Seoul
South Korean law firm Barun Law appoints US attorney John JungKyum Kim as a partner and senior foreign attorney, effective 1 May 2026
Korean firms D&A and LIN formally sign merger agreement
South Korean law firms D&A (formerly DR & AJU) and LIN sign MoU on proposed merger on 29 April 2026?
Women need to show strength, legal skill: IHCF, KICA seminar
Women must show strength and professionalism so their male peers view them not simply as female lawyers but as excellent colleagues and strong performers
Scraping by with AI
As AI activities such as scraping and crawling become pervasive, publishing companies in Asia are fighting to protect their valuable IP and their futures
Paul Hastings strengthens energy practice with Seoul hire
Paul Hastings has hired Sungjin Kang as a partner in Seoul to bolster its energy practice
KICA extends Jaehwan Lee’s presidency to 2027 at Seoul event
The Korea In-House Counsel Association (KICA), the country’s largest in-house counsel association, has reappointed Jaehwan Lee, the chief legal officer of Musinsa, as its 8th president
Former KFTC litigation head rejoins Lee & Ko as a partner
South Korea’s Lee & Ko adds Min-Ho Lee as partner to boost competition and antitrust practice in Seoul
Lee & Ko brings in former senior prosecutor as partner
South Korean powerhouse Lee & Ko has expanded its criminal defense and regulatory capabilities by appointing former senior prosecutor Ho Dong Cha
In-house counsel role highlighted at year-end event in South Korea
The In-House Counsel Forum marked the end of 2025 with its annual meeting in Seoul, highlighting the role of in-house counsel in compliance and risk management
Lee & Ko, Kim & Chang steer sale of LG Chem’s water solution asset
Lee & Ko and Kim & Chang have advised on Glenwood Private Equity’s KRW 1.4 trillion acquisition of LG Chem’s water solution business
AI to expand legal roles, says ex-minister at Law Expo Seoul
The role of legal professionals is set to expand and become more critical as Artificial Intelligence (AI) develops
Vietnam’s VILAF deepens Korea ties with Yoon & Yang
VILAF (Vietnam) and Yoon & Yang (South Korea) have collaborated to launch a Vietnam-Korea practice unit in VILAF’s offices, managed by Zunu Lee
Call for greater arbitration transparency: ADR Conference
Experts at the 14th Asia-Pacific ADR Conference in Seoul discussed enhancing transparency, efficiency and user experience in international arbitration
BKL, K&L Gates act on Chipotle’s first joint venture in Asia
BKL and K&L Gates advised SPC Group’s Big Bite and Chipotle on a JV to launch the fast-casual brand in Asia
IHCF Fall Academy 2025 attracts corporate counsel in Seoul
IHCF hosted its Fall Academy on 20 Sept in Seoul, drawing 100+ participants from member companies and law firms
Lee & Ko recruits ex-prosecutor, strengthens criminal defence
Lee & Ko appoints former chief prosecutor Hoo Gon Kim as managing partner and head of criminal defence
Fresh talent advances Dentons Lee’s construction, disputes
Dentons Lee has hired Kyoung-ho Kim in Seoul to enhance its expertise in international construction, infrastructure, energy, and disputes
Legaltech a real change in lawyer’s work: Seoul forum
Legal experts discussed tech-driven changes at the 2025 Korea Legal-Tech Forum in Seoul
Yoon & Yang hires quartet with international expertise
Yoon & Yang hires four senior lawyers with global experience, including ex-Yulchon MP Hee Woong Yoon as senior partner
Cleary Gottlieb set to close Beijing branch in July
Cleary Gottlieb will close its Beijing branch in July and merge with Hong Kong
IHCF appoints new leader in Seoul
IHCF names Australian lawyer with 16 years in global pharma as new president
Baker McKenzie KLP JV adds arbitration veteran in Seoul
Baker McKenzie KLP JV has added arbitration veteran Sean Sung Woo Lim as a partner in Seoul
Yulchon adds media veteran as hiring blitz continues
Yulchon strengthens IP and technology practice with media veteran Chunghwan Choi as new partner in Seoul
Yulchon adds co-head to international dispute resolution team
Yulchon hired David MacArthur as a partner and co-head of international dispute resolution, expanding its arbitration offering
DLA Piper bolsters Asia finance, energy with Seoul partner
DLA Piper has added Brian Youn as a partner in Seoul to fortify its presence in Asia’s finance, projects and restructuring (FPR) practice
Former SK Biopharma GC heads Yulchon medtech and bio team
Chae Jooyup, general counsel and vice president at South Korea’s biotechnology company SK Biopharmaceuticals, has moved to Yulchon to be a partner
Jointide opens Seoul office to tap East Asia business
Jointide Law Firm has established a branch in Seoul after receiving government approval hoping to open the legal market in East Asia
DeHeng launches Seoul office to expand global reach
DeHeng Law Offices has expanded its global presence with the opening of a new office in Seoul this April, marking its 11th overseas branch
WFW hires from rivals to open Seoul office
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has opened its fifth Asian office in Seoul with the hiring of duo Eugene Chang and Philip Kim as partners to focus on maritime, aviation, energy and dispute work
O’Melveny helps SK invest in ammonia energy startup
O’Melveny assisted SK Innovation, an intermediate holding company of South Korean conglomerate SK Group, in its USD30 million investment in Amogy, a US company specialising in ammonia-based fuel cell systems
Japan’s top 100 lawyers 2022
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the top performers of Japan’s legal profession
KICA moves office
The Korea In-house Counsel Association (KICA) has moved into a new office in Seoul at 5 Yeongdong-daero 141-gil, Gangnam-gu, from its previous address at the Lawyers’ Education and Culture Centre
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