Firm Overview
- Premier full-service law firm in Korea
- Founded in 1977, and comprising more than 880 professionals, organized into 8 practice groups with 40 specialty teams
- One-stop service for all legal needs, based on efficient collaboration among highly specialized teams
- Emphasis on responsiveness & practical solutions
- 8 major practice groups: (i) corporate and M&A, (ii) banking, finance and securities, (iii) litigation (both civil and criminal) & international arbitration (iv) tax & customs, (v) antitrust & competition, (vi) labour & employment, (vii) intellectual property and (viii) white-collar crime
Firm Overview
Cho & Partners IP is a premier intellectual property firm, consistently ranked among Korea’s elite practices by all major legal publications. The firm’s senior members are likewise widely recognized as among the leading IP attorneys in the country.
The vast majority of the firm’s clients are well-known foreign multinational companies that require sophisticated and nuanced legal advice on complex issues in Korea, often with global implications. Through decades of serving and partnering with such clients, the firm has built a deep and robust practice, combining strong local expertise with a global perspective.
As a specialized IP boutique, the firm prides itself on its ability to offer a level of customization and responsiveness that is rarely achievable at large general practice firms. Its independence and focused specialization allow the firm to remain nimble and flexible, providing tailored, strategic solutions that meet the exacting needs of even the largest and most sophisticated global clients.
Firm Overview
Yulchon is a full-service law firm headquartered in Seoul, Korea, advising on a full range of specialized practice areas, including corporate & finance, antitrust, tax, real estate & construction, dispute resolution, intellectual property & technology, and labor & employment. With more than 700 professionals, in addition to its main office in Seoul, Yulchon has six overseas offices in five jurisdictions and has 10 regional practice teams covering the world.
Yulchon was established in 1997 by a group of top legal professionals to create “a community of legal experts combining their talents,” the literal meaning of Yulchon. Since its founding, Yulchon has grown rapidly without any mergers or acquisitions, becoming an acknowledged market leader among Korea’s law firms. Today, Yulchon lawyers rank among the very top practitioners in the country and work together in multidisciplinary teams to provide the highest quality of legal services to its clients.
Firm Overview
D&A LLC, founded in 2009 through the merger of Daeryook and AJU, is a trusted legal partner headquartered in Seoul. Alongside its dedicated advisory and representation services, the firm helps clients navigate emerging regulatory challenges through pioneering initiatives such as the SAPA Compliance Certification, the Foreign Exchange Transaction Compliance Program, and the Search and Seizure Support Center. It also delivers advanced insights through AI-driven tools, including AI DR & AJU, an AI-powered legal chatbot, and the U.S. Policy Navigator, an ontology-based AI analysis report. Combining expertise, innovation, and global perspectives, D&A delivers tailored solutions for today's fast-changing legal landscape.