In a clear demonstration of the ongoing battle for talent among South Korea’s major law firms, reputed Big Six firm, Yulchon, has recently increased its Merger and Acquisitions team with the addition of four new partners based in Seoul. The new unit comprises Sung-Jin Kim, Kayoung Kim, Hyerim Kang, and Junghwan Lee, all of whom have returned to Yulchon as partners. Here is the full report from Law.com.
The intake of fresh talent is not limited to Yulchon, as Shin & Kim, another notable firm from the Big Six group, has also been actively hiring this year. This development illustrates the increasing competition among major law firms in the Korean market to secure top legal experts who can provide an edge in a competitive industry.