Leading Korean law firm Yulchon has a roster of more than 450 professionals in its dispute resolution team alone, including more than 150 trial lawyers led by nearly 30 partners. These experienced litigators have a lengthy track record of success in representing clients in high-stakes litigation matters. In addition to legal practitioners, the group has other professionals such as accountants and industry experts to provide support to its litigators. The disputes offering covers the full spectrum of practice areas, with the market acknowledging its strengths in tax, finance, competition, construction, product liability, labor, intellectual property and white-collar crime. The firm is recognized as a pioneer in class action disputes and for its Supreme Court wins, overturning lower court decisions at a high rate. The firm has extensive experience in handling complex international disputes, and its lawyers are well versed in the rules and procedures of various international arbitration institutions.
A recent accomplishment for the Yulchon commercial disputes team was its successful representation of a consortium, including GS Engineering & Construction, Samsung C&T, and others, in a lawsuit against the Korean National Railway for unpaid construction costs related to the Metropolitan High-speed Railway (Suseo-Pyeongtaek). The firm additionally scored victory for a local chicken franchise restaurant in a high-profile dispute, claiming damages against a competitor due to alleged breaches of contract following the termination of supply agreements. The court ruled in favor of the client, affirming its claims and awarding significant damages.
Client feedback
"Yulchon provides excellent, pragmatic legal advice and business-minded solutions for navigating difficult competition questions, particularly with respect to merger control in Korea. They are very responsive, thoughtful, and effective. We trust them with our most important matters." – Competition/antitrust
"Yulchon consistently provides concise and practical legal advice tailored to the realities of our business operations. Their expertise has been invaluable in navigating complex labour union issues. Their guidance has clarified legal uncertainties and significantly strengthened our position in labour relations, enabling us to handle sensitive matters effectively and with confidence." – Labor and employment
"Yulchon clarifies issues and identifies strong arguments to drive litigation in favour of the client. They effectively manage costs and demonstrate a strong commitment to their clients." – Labour and employment
Yong Whan Choi
"Lawyer Choi Yong-whan is highly regarded for his expertise in tax-related litigation in Korea. Our company selected him as our legal representative for various tax-related cases due to his outstanding reputation. Yulchon is renowned for its tax-related practice, and having Lawyer Choi on their team is a significant factor in their selection."
Cecil Saehoon Chung
"Cecil provides excellent legal advice and is particularly helpful to foreign firms trying to understand the sometimes-opaque workings of Korean regulators. He remains calm under pressure, leads large teams on complex matters, and stays personally involved."
Jae Woo Park
"He exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism and expertise. His profound legal knowledge, combined with meticulous attention to detail, ensures that every matter is handled with precision and care. What sets him apart is his ability to distil complex legal issues into clear, actionable solutions, always keeping the client’s best interests in mind."
