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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: Ken Hong presented on “The Braiding of Legal Education and Legal Professions Across Multiple Jurisdictions”. Bella Cho spoke on “How to Deal with ESG Factors Embedded in Business”. 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. Moon In Koo, founder of IAKL and a former President of both the Korea and Seoul Bar Associations, is one of the association’s highest distinctions. It recognises lawyers who have made exceptional contributions to the global Korean legal community, advancing legal professionalism, supporting overseas Koreans, and strengthening cross-border collaboration. Reflecting on the award, Ken commented: “It is an incredible honour to be recognised with the Moon In Gu Award. Dr. Moon’s legacy continues to inspire lawyers worldwide, and I am humbled to be part of that tradition. This recognition strengthens my commitment to connecting legal communities across borders.” Ken’s recognition reflects not only his professional achievements but also his enduring commitment to fostering international legal cooperation. The award ceremony was covered in Legal Times, which you can read here. The IAKL Conference once again provided an invaluable platform for legal professionals from around the world to exchange insights and build enduring relationships across jurisdictions.
03 Oct 2025
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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). This is an enormous achievement culminating from years of dedication and contribution to the IPBA, and reflects James’ esteemed position within the IPBA community built upon the deep professional ties and friendships he has cultivated with colleagues from across the Asia-Pacific region. Tin-Lok Shea was also appointed as the IPBA Jurisdictional Council Member (JCM) for Australia, a senior leadership position representing the IPBA within the allocated jurisdiction. This is well deserved by Tin-Lok and his nomination was hugely supported by the IPBA Officers at the recent Council Meeting in Chicago. A huge congratulation to both James and Tin-Lok, who are looking forward to contributing to the IPBA’s mission of supporting legal development and collaboration of lawyers across the Asia-Pacific.
05 May 2025
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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.
08 Apr 2024