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About Us

Shin, Hwang, Yeo & Lee was founded to deliver practical and reliable legal solutions
to clients navigating a rapidly evolving business landscape. Bringing together
unrivalled experts from leading law firms and investigative agencies, we don't
just provide legal expertise - we act as a strategic partner, crafting tailored solutions
that get to the heart of our clients' most complex challenges.

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Practice Areas

We deliver essential legal services tailored to every stage of a company's growth,
enabling effective risk management and sustainable business development.

M&A

We provide strategic counsel and practical solutions that align the interests of companies and investors throughout the full life-cycle of investment, from investment through to growth and successful exit.

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Corporate

We combine legal expertise with business insight to provide practical advice that drives success – whether navigating the ordinary course of business or tackling critical strategic challenges.

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Criminal Defense & Investigations

We provide seamless, strategically focused defense strategies at every stage of enforcement action, from initial police investigations through prosecution to court proceedings.

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IT & TMT

We provide forward-looking, integrated legal solutions that drive innovation and unlock value for businesses operating at the forefront of rapidly evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence, healthcare data and digital platforms.

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IP & Tech

We combine deep technical insight with sophisticated legal expertise to deliver integrated solutions across complex disputes, from intellectual property to plant construction defects.

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Finance & Projects

We serve as a trusted advisor aligning the interests of corporates and financial institutions, delivering strategic legal support across the full transaction lifecycle—from financing and project risk analysis to contract negotiation, seamless deal execution and post-closing management.

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International Practice

We combine deep experience and cross-border expertise to support clients expanding across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, delivering strategic legal solutions aligned with their business objectives and effectively navigating the complexities of overseas markets.

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Professionals

We bring together unrivalled experts across a wide range of fields.

Sangmyoung Shin
Managing Partner
Finance, Energy, International Practice, Economic Sanctions & Export Controls
Rune Lee
Partner
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance & Shareholder Disputes, Joint Ventures & Foreign Direct Investment, Capital Markets
Kyuho Hwang
Partner ∙ Patent Attorney ∙ Ph.D. (Engineering)
Trade Secret & Industrial Technology, Data Protection and Privacy, Product Liability, Intellectual Property, Startups & Artificial Intelligence
Hyundong Yeo
Partner ∙ Patent Attorney
Artificial Intelligence & IT Patent & Utility Model Trade Secret & Industrial Technology IP Compliance IP Licensing Environmental & Energy Disputes Product Liability Life Sciences & Healthcare
Jintae Choi
Advisor
Criminal

Insights & News

Explore market trends, legal analysis and our latest news.

2026.05.11
National Assembly Approves Amendments to the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act: Introduction of Virtual Asset Transfer Service Registration System and Foreign Exchange Regulatory Reforms
On May 7, 2026, the amended Foreign Exchange Transactions Act passed the National Assembly, introducing...
2026.03.31
[Announcement of Publication] Technology Protection: A Practical Guide
Shin, Hwang, Yeo & Lee's partners have jointly published 『A Practical Legal Manual for Technology...
2026.03.24
National Assembly Passes the Indictment Agency Act and the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency Act: Toward the Separation of Investigation and Prosecution and a New Criminal Justice Framework
With the sweeping reform of the criminal justice system following the separation of investigation and...
2026.03.16
Mandatory Cancellation of Treasury Shares Takes Effect: Key Highlights of the Third Amendment to the Korean Commercial Act and Practical Guidance for Companies
With the enforcement of the amended Commercial Act mandating treasury share cancellation and restricting their...
2026.03.14
National Assembly Passes Amendments to the Information and Communications Network Act: Strengthening Information Security Governance and Introducing Punitive Sanctions
A Major Shift in Corporate Response Frameworks Amid Strengthened Information Security Governance and the Introduction...
2026.03.03
The Era of Judicial Constitutional Complaints Begins: Key Analysis of the Amendment to the Constitutional Court Act Enabling Review of Final Judgments
With the full implementation of the constitutional complaint system now covering final court judgments, effectively...
2026.02.21
Shin, Hwang, Yeo & Lee Partners Honored with Ministerial Commendations for Contributions to AI and Startup Policy
Partners Hyundong Yeo and Kyuho Hwang received ministerial commendations from the Ministry of Science and...
2026.02.18
Attorney–Client Privilege (ACP): Key Legislative Developments and Practical Guidance
A Major Shift in Investigation Response Frameworks Following the Codification of Attorney-Client Privilege - Shin,...
2026.02.10
Transformative Shifts in the Judicial and Regulatory Landscape: A Practical Guide for Business Response (February 2026 Issue)
In this issue, we highlight key developments reshaping Korea’s corporate legal landscape, including the recent...
2026.01.23
Partner Hyundong Yeo takes part in the launch of the ‘AI Basic Act Support Desk,’ delivering expert legal insight and strategic advisory to drive forward AI governance and innovation.
Partner Hyundong Yeo attended the opening ceremony of the AI Basic Law Support Desk organized...

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Our Location
From Seoun-ro, enter the side street next to Miso Pharmacy. About 20 meters ahead, you will see a black building with an "Ilseok" sign.
Subway
Approximately a 10-minute walk north from Yangjae Station (Line 3, Orange Line & Shinbundang Line, Red Line)
Bus
Take a blue bus on Gangnam-daero and get off at the Bangbang Intersection (Center Bus Lane) bus stop Blue bus: 140, 402, 420, 440, 441, 470, 741

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3F, Ilseok Bldg, 14, Seoun-ro 9-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea

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