Lee & Ko’s financial regulatory team, part of its wider finance group, is recognised for its expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks. The fintech division advises a diverse range of clients on fintech services and regulatory issues, with recent work including security token offerings (STO) and responsibilities maps. Taekyoung Kwon, head of the financial services regulatory team, brings extensive experience in inspections and addressing unfair trade practices. Hyeong Min Yoo, with a background in the Financial Supervisory Service, and Hwan Kyoung Ko, who advises fintech companies, including P2P lenders and cryptocurrency exchanges, are also key contacts. Seong Hwan Ju is another key figure with a focus on regulatory compliance matters including advising on financial institutions’ corporate governance and financial transactions.
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‘Strong commitment to clients, and they manage issues efficiently.’
‘The team always put a client first, showing great enthusiasm to help and assist the client.’
Kernmandanten
- Mirae Asset Securities Co., Ltd.
- Korbit Inc.
- KakaoBank Corp.
- Coinone, Inc.
- Woori Financial Capital Co.,Ltd Co.
- Standard Chartered Bank Korea Limited
- KB Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.
- Korea Securities Depositary
- ING Bank N.V., Seoul Arab
- SHINHAN INVESTMENT CO.
Highlight-Mandate
Advised Galaxia Moneytree Co., Ltd. on successfully receiving designation as an innovative financial service from the Financial Services Commission (the “FSC”) for a fractional investment financial instrument using trust beneficiary certificates and blockchain tokens.
Advised SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (“SKT”) on regulatory issues and legal documentation for the expansion of its metaverse platform, ifland, including the introduction of a virtual currency system and an NFT marketplace in the U.S. and Germany.
Advised Block Odyssey on developing a blockchain-based entrustment investment platform for personal mobility assets.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Seong Hwan Ju
Praxisleitung
Taekyoung Kwon
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Hyeong Min Yoo; Hyunjoo Oh; Hwan Kyoung Ko; Han Kyung Lee; Jongsoo (Jay) Yoon; Hyeong Min Yoo