Press release
December 7, 2023
Legal Times, a domestic legal media outlet, is celebrating its 16th anniversary by introducing 53 law firms from both domestic and international companies operating in the Korean market. It highlighted Cheongchul Law Firm, composed of prominent lawyers Um Sang-yoon, Lee Young-gyeong, Park Jong-han, Bae Gi-hyung, and Oh Dong-hoon, describing it as a boutique law firm that is expanding its client base across various sectors, from small and medium-sized enterprises to listed companies and large corporations, with the expression 'Successful from the moment the door opens.'

Legal Times evaluated that Cheongchul is actively conducting litigation cases, representing numerous companies including Naver and POSCO International, and has successfully led two Supreme Court remand rulings just six months after its establishment. It also mentioned that Cheongchul has expanded its existing strengths in construction, real estate, and fair trade sectors to provide broad corporate consulting services, achieving notable results in diverse cases in civil, criminal, and administrative law.
In particular, Legal Times noted that Cheongchul led the dismissal of a re-appeal in the stock purchase price calculation case involving Hanwha Galleria Timeworld this year, and is actively participating in administrative lawsuits on behalf of the Fair Trade Commission while also achieving results in criminal cases.
Cheongchul Law Firm aims to be a new platform with specialized generalists, providing professional legal advice based on the experience it has accumulated. From consulting in fair trade, construction and real estate, finance, and securities to litigation, it offers 'comprehensive and specialized legal services' with One-Team and One-solution services to best serve the interests of its clients in the future.
The content of '2023 Law Firms in Korea', in which Cheongchul is featured, can be found on page 24 of the November 2023 issue of <Legal Times>.
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[2023 Law Firms in Korea] Cheongchul Law Firm – Legal Times (legaltimes.co.kr)