Fielding a sizeable team of specialist lawyers with backgrounds in the judicial system, Kim & Chang has extensive experience handling civil, criminal, and administrative litigation. Under the leadership of Sang Ho Han and Jin Yeong Chung, the practice boasts a comprehensive offering, ranging from white-collar crime to corporate governance. With over thirty years of experience, Chung has represented foreign and domestic clients on disputes pertaining to financial products, derivatives, and M&A transactions, while Han is a leading authority for multinational companies on domestic and international litigation, including product liability, professional liability, and corporate governance. The team benefits from Sang Bum Jin's broad capabilities garnered from twenty-eight years as a judge and Byung Hoon Kwak's expertise in civil and criminal cases regarding finance litigations.

With a bench comprised of experienced litigators, including former Supreme Court Justices and attorneys, Lee & Ko's practice has a long-standing presence in the market. The defence industry and the entertainment industry have become recent areas of focus for the team. At the helm of the practice, Pyoung Keun Song sits is a seasoned litigator in the areas of antitrust, competition, and TMT. Having served as a judge for twenty-three years, Seong Won Chang has a wide-ranging practice encompassing intellectual property and construction litigation, and Chang Ho Seong has a similarly broad practice, including construction, real estate, and banking-related matters. Jae Heon Park is a key contact for financial institutions on commercial disputes, whereas Yeon Woo Lee has a demonstrable track record acting for multinational companies in litigation related to their business dealings with Korean counterparts.

Shin & Kim is a pre-eminent firm in the dispute resolution market, with recent activity in major industries, including the healthcare, entertainment, and corporate sectors. The robust team has internal groups specialised in various dispute areas, including tax and intellectual property. Co-lead Jae-Yun Yun is an experienced professional in construction disputes, drawing on his background as a presiding judge in related cases, and co-lead Jin-Ho Jeong excels in civil cases relating to securities, finance, real estate, and hostile M&A transactions. Jong-Han Oh is noted for his knowledge in litigation and arbitration arising out of finance, securities, and commercial transactions. Sookmi Lee concentrates on shareholder and management disputes, and Won Lee oversees litigation related to trusts, M&A, and financial derivatives.

The sizeable litigation practice at Yulchon ‘provides a well-balanced combination of strategic insight and practical legal solutions across complex and high-stakes matters. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Jae Keun Lee, a go-to practitioner for a variety of matters, including civil, criminal, and administrative disputes, and Jung Han Oh, a notable name for litigation and arbitration at the firm. Il Bong Moon demonstrates expertise in finance and corporate disputes, while Chul Ki Min, who formerly served as a research judge in the Supreme Court, is another key member of the practice. Yong Pyo Yeom maintains a varied caseload of work, featuring energy, pharmaceutical, and real estate-related disputes. Sy Nae Kim is an expert in cross-border disputes, and Ung Young Choi boasts extensive experience in corporate and financial disputes.

Bae, Kim & Lee LLC provides a robust offering, covering civil, criminal, tax, and commercial litigation, coupled with experience in representing multinational parties in Korean courts and an active outbound practice. The team is led by Tony Dongwook Kang, a practitioner who is well regarded for his representation of multinational companies in litigation, including financial institutions based in the US, EU, and Asia. Hyuk Lee leads the team alongside Kang, routinely providing strategic advice for clients in various areas of litigation. Wu Cheol Song acts in technology-related litigation, as well as administrative lawsuits. The team expanded with several hires, including Bomsok Ko, formerly at Lee & Ko, in July 2024.

With a team comprised of former judges and prosecutors, Yoon & Yang LLC's litigation practice is noted for its work for domestic corporations across various industries. Sang-Pil Lee covers litigation and arbitration in the fields of construction, international trade, and insurance, and Su Yeol Lee chiefly focuses on corporate litigation. Seung Ku Hong draws from his experience as a judge, acting on a varied stream of civil and criminal litigation proceedings. Having formerly acted as a prosecutor, Sun Bong Lee concentrates on criminal cases. The four co-lead the group. Seung Ryong Yoo is recommended for his work on white-collar crime cases, including financial and construction disputes, while Sue Yeon Woo represents clients in capital market and management right disputes.

With a team comprised of former judges and prosecutors, Barun Law's robust offering spans the construction, electronics, and automotive sectors, among others. With seventeen years of experience as a judge, Donghoon Lee maintains a client roster of government agencies, conglomerates, and engineering companies, while Young Hee Lee represents clients from China and Southeast Asia in litigation filed in Korea. Do Hyung Kim focuses on litigation related to finance, capital markets, and insurance. The trio lead the team.

With a focus on civil, commercial, and regulatory disputes involving major corporations, listed companies, and public institutions, DR & AJU LLC's reach was further extended with the arrival of Seok Ko from Shin & Kim in July 2024. Yong Ki Cho oversees the group and is a seasoned advisor in criminal defence litigation and administrative procedure and litigation. Kwan Haeng Cho provides strong tax litigation capabilities to the team, while Soo Hyung Kim's practice encompasses general civil disputes, tax litigation, and criminal defence litigation.

Home to a team consisting of a former Supreme Court Justice and a former Constitutional Court Justice, Jipyong LLC demonstrates a far-reaching practice across general corporate matters, construction and real estate, and M&A. The department is under the leadership of a seasoned trio: Sung Won YOON, who draws from a 29-year career as a judge to oversee corporate dispute, fair trade, and administrative mandates; Seong-Jin Bae, a leading name in finance, securities, insurance, and bankruptcy disputes; and Won Jeong, a go-to for real estate development mandates.