Partner
John Kim
John has more than 15 years of experience in providing advice on immigration law in Australia and New Zealand. Prior to joining H & H Lawyers, John worked at Fragomen, an international immigration law firm providing migration advice and assistance for multinational corporations, government agencies and individuals. He specialises in providing immigration services for multinationals across a broad range of industries and sectors, including telecommunications and information technology, engineering, resources, entertainment, financial services, retail and professional services. He is also the current legal advisor to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency in Sydney and Melbourne.
Education
Bachelor of Laws, The University of Auckland
Qualifications
Lawyer, Supreme Court of NSW
Lawyer, High Court of New Zealand
Migration Agent (MARN 0849269)
Membership
The Law Society of NSW
Korean Australian Lawyers Association
Expertise
Languages
English
/Korean
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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.
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23 February 2026
Strategic Insights for Navigating the Australian Market: FY25–26 Guidebook
Australia remains a premier destination for international investors seeking to diversify their global portfolios. This resilience is underpinned by a stable fiscal environment, an expanding domestic market, and a demonstrated capacity to adapt to shifting global economic tailwinds. Post-pandemic, the Australian economy has exhibited a robust recovery, driven by an open and flexible market structure.
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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.
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12 September 2025
H & H Lawyers hosts a seminar:“Navigating New Regulatory Landscape: Essential Updates for Foreign ADIs”
We were pleased to host Korean Foreign ADIs at H & H Lawyers for our seminar, “Navigating New Regulatory Landscape: Essential Updates for Foreign ADIs”. Thank you to our speakers Nicholas Lim and David Sullivan (Former Senior Manager at APRA) for practical guidance on CPS 230 (Operational Risk Management), CPS 511 (Remuneration Standards for Foreign ADIs), and the AML/CTF Amendment Act 2024 (Enhanced AML/CTF obligations for Foreign ADIs). We appreciate the strong engagement and look forward to continuing to support Korean banks operating in Australia with pragmatic compliance solutions.
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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).
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03 October 2022
H & H Lawyers organizes community seminars in Melbourne
H & H Lawyers hosted law seminars on 8 and 29 September 2022 at Pullman Albert Park in Melbourne. At the business law seminar on 8 September, Kenneth Hong, Managing Partner, outlined the key points of Australian business structures, employment law and commercial leases. Noel Kim, Partner, explained the process behind the registration of IP rights, including trademarks, patents and designs, as well as how to minimise the risk of an IP dispute.