2024.04.18
Yulchon Launches Global White-Collar Defense Team: A New Standard in International Legal Advisory
Yulchon, a leading
full-service law firm headquartered in Seoul, proudly announces the launch of
its Global White-Collar Defense Team (the “Team”). With an unwavering
commitment to excellence, this Team is poised to provide unparalleled support
for clients facing complex white-collar crime cases and advisory needs across
the globe. Leveraging seamless collaboration between domestic and international
experts specializing in criminal affairs, the Team delivers highly professional
and systematic services tailored to the unique requirements of each case.
"Our Global
White-Collar Defense Team brings together seasoned professionals with diverse
knowledge, extensive experience, and fluency in foreign languages," said
Wook Jin RHA, head of the Team. “With backgrounds ranging from former U.S.
federal prosecutors to attorneys with extensive experience in overseeing legal
affairs at major foreign companies, our team is uniquely equipped to handle the
most challenging cases."
Wook Jin started his
legal career as a prosecutor. He received his legal education in Korea and the U.S., and has nearly 20
years of experience in international criminal investigations. He was most
recently director and senior prosecutor of the International Crime
Investigation Department at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office.
Before that, he served as director and senior prosecutor at the International
Criminal Affairs Division at the Ministry of Justice.
The Team's key
strengths lie in its comprehensive advisory services related to effective
internal controls and compliance. By employing strategic approaches, the Team
assists clients in proactively managing potential legal risks and minimizing
exposure to criminal liabilities by promptly responding to incidents at their
earliest stages.
The Team offers a
range of key services, including advice on investigations by both Korean and
foreign investigative agencies, guidance on criminal charges/accusations, and
assistance with internal investigations concerning finance, HR, risk
management, compliance, and more.
The rise of Korean
companies engaging with foreign entities has led to an increased prevalence of
complex legal issues and disputes, including global white-collar crime cases.
Yulchon anticipates this trend to continue and is dedicated to providing specialized
expertise to navigate these challenges effectively.
With over 700
professionals and offices spanning five jurisdictions, Yulchon is
well-positioned to provide the highest quality legal services to clients
worldwide. For more information about
Yulchon's Global White-Collar Defense Team and its comprehensive range of
services, please visit: Yulchon Website