Consultant
James Jung
James currently serves as a Consultant at H & H Lawyers. James has previously worked as a corporate and financial services lawyer having worked in a range of legal roles in the private and public sectors in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. James is also a nationally accredited mediator, a registered Overseas Arbitrator at the Qingdao International Arbitration Centre, and a Chartered Company Secretary/Governance Professional. James was admitted to practice in 2010 (New Zealand) and 2011 (New South Wales, Australia). Alongside his legal work, James holds company directorships and trusteeships in Australia and internationally. He is the President-Elect of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) and the Chair of the 2027 IPBA Sydney Host Committee. He is also the Regional Governor for Australia of the International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL), a Director of the National Environmental Law Association (Australia), and a trustee of the Halberg Foundation (New Zealand).
Experience
Advised on complex financial markets regulation for financial institutions.
Advised on complex cross-border transactions across multiple industries.
Advised on company structuring and regulatory aspects of investing in Australia and New Zealand for both listed and non-listed South Korean companies.
Advised listed and non-listed foreign companies on acquisitions and sales of major companies and business assets in Australia and New Zealand.
Education
Master of Laws (Hons), University of Auckland
Bachelor of Laws, University of Auckland
Master of Arts (Hons), University of Auckland
Bachelor of Arts, University of Auckland
Qualifications
Legal Practitioner, Supreme Court of New South Wales
Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
Chartered Company Secretary, Chartered Governance Institute NZ
Chartered Governance Professional, Chartered Governance Institute NZ
Overseas Arbitrator, Qingdao Arbitration Commission
Nationally Accredited Mediator
Membership
Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA)
International Bar Association (IBA)
LAWASIA
International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL)
The Law Society of New South Wales
Asian Australian Lawyers Association
National Environmental Law Association
Languages
English
/Korean
Related Insights
Firm News
09 March 2026
Global Connections in New Delhi: H & H Lawyers at the IPBA Conference
Representing H & H Lawyers, John Kim, Tin-Lok Shea and James Jung attended the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Conference in New Delhi. The Pullman in New Delhi’s Aerocity provided the perfect backdrop to engage in discussions about “The Future of Law: Agility, Creativity & Change” – exploring how artificial intelligence, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and evolving cross-border investment regimes are reshaping legal practice. James was officially appointed as IPBA President-Elect ahead of the 2027 IPBA Conference in Sydney.
Firm News
11 February 2026
H & H Lawyers Joins LEGUS International as Exclusive Australian Member
H & H Lawyers is proud to announce its formal induction into LEGUS International, a premier global network of high-quality independent law firms. Membership is by invitation only, following a rigorous vetting process that identifies firms demonstrating exceptional legal expertise and commercial acumen. For more than three decades, H & H Lawyers has focused on the intersection of international legal systems.
Firm News
24 December 2025
H & H Lawyers Hosts Vietnam Electricity Delegation (EVN) to Discuss ESG and Australia’s Net Zero Framework
In December 2025, we had the privilege of hosting a delegation of senior lawyers from Vietnam Electricity (EVN) and its subsidiaries. The visit provided an important opportunity to discuss the changing landscape of inbound investment into Australia, particularly as ESG frameworks increasingly shape global capital decisions. Our James Jung, Dr Paul Govind and Kenneth Hong led focused discussions on the legal and regulatory requirements for international entrants in Australia's "Net Zero" era.
Firm News
03 October 2025
H & H Lawyers at the 32nd IAKL Annual Conference in Seoul
We are proud to share that our lawyers - Ken Hong, John Kim, James Jung, Bella Cho, and Laura Oh - attended the 32nd Annual Conference of the International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL), hosted at Korea University in Seoul last week. During the conference: We are also delighted to announce that our Managing Partner, Ken Hong was honoured with the prestigious Moon-In Gu Award at the Gala Dinner. This award, named in honour of Dr.
Firm News
05 May 2025
H & H Lawyers' Leadership Recognised at the IPBA Annual Conference in Chicago
A group of delegates from our firm, namely, James Jung, Tin-Lok Shea, John Kim, and MARTIN POLAINE, FCIArb FAIADR, recently attended the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Annual Conference in Chicago. The IPBA community has always been a collegiate and engaged group, and this year was no exception – the conference was a great opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, exchange ideas, and build new connections across jurisdictions. The energy of the host city was on full display, from incisive keynote speeches and thoughtful panel discussions to a standout welcome reception at Wrigley Field, where the Cubs edged out the Dodgers (much to the disappointment of many Shohei Ohtani fans in attendance). We are proud to share that James Jung was announced as the Vice-President of the IPBA, with the 2027 conference planned to be hosted in Sydney (where he will officially become President).
Firm News
08 April 2024
H & H Lawyers welcomes James Jung
We are pleased to announce appointment of James Jung as special counsel. James has 15 years’ experience as a corporate and financial services lawyer working at large law firms and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) in New Zealand. Currently, he is the Director, International at the College of Law Australia as well as an Officer of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) and a Regional Governor (Australia) of the International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL). We look forward further expanding and strengthening our network and expertise for the benefit of our local and international clients with James’ joining.