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Kenneth Hong

Partner

ken.hong@hhlaw.com.au

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Ken has been practising law since 2004 advising and acting for clients who are private and public companies, and government agencies across a wide range of industry and business sectors including but not limited to property, mining, retail, biomedical, construction, energy, financial services, education, franchise, and manufacturing. Being fluent in Korean, Ken specialises in advising major Korean multinational companies and has a close working relationship with several major Korean and Australian law firms. He is currently the legal advisor to the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency in Sydney and Melbourne. Ken is an active member of the Korean Australian community as well as the legal profession devoting his time for various organisations such as the Law Society of NSW, Multicultural NSW, Korean Australian Lawyers Association, and Korean Community Legal Services. In 2019, he was named as one of ‘40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians’.

Expertise

Experience

  • Advised Australian subsidiaries of major Korean, Japanese and Chinese corporations and government agencies in their commercial dealings, employment, privacy, competition law, franchise, and litigious matters.

  • Providing day-to-day legal advice pertaining to contracts, employment, leasing, and litigation matters to Korean, Japanese and Chinese blue-chip companies operating in Australia.

  • Advised multinational corporations on their acquisition and disposal of major commercial buildings, residential, retail and industrial properties in Australia by preparing and reviewing due diligence reports and negotiated and liaised with financiers and the other sides.

  • Advised domestic and international clients on their acquisitions and disposal of interests in Australian companies and businesses.

  • Advised and worked with major Korean law firms to assist their clients in proposed acquisition, disputes, and divestments in Australia.

  • Advising a major Korean corporation in its establishment and operation of a TV home shopping channel in Australia.

  • Advised multinational corporations on their Australian investment strategies, structuring and exiting.

  • Managed, and advised on providing detailed reports for Korean multinational corporations including their legal department and board of directors.

  • Registration and enforcement of foreign judgments in Australia.

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws, Bond University

Membership

  • The Law Society of NSW

  • Korean Australian Lawyers Association – President

  • Asian Australian Lawyers Association

  • 2025 Content Business Advisory Board of KOCCA

Expertise

Qualification

  • Lawyer, Supreme Court of NSW

  • Notary Public NSW

Languages

  • English

  • Korean

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Firm News

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 fromVietnam 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. While energy remains central to the Australia–Vietnam relationship, our dialogue expanded to the practical realities of operating in a market driven by mandatory climate disclosures and ambitious decarbonisation policy.Key themes included:- ESG as a Gateway: How Australia's emerging ESG and climate-reporting regime is influencing opportunities for international state-owned enterprises.- Japan & Korea Insights: Lessons from the transition of Japanese and Korean investors from traditional gas projects toward green hydrogen and large-scale renewables.- Inbound Pathways: The legal frameworks and governance structures required to navigate Australian infrastructure and energy projects.Australia's role in the regional energy transition continues to mature, and we remain committed to supporting organisations like EVN as they pursue strategic opportunities aligned with Australia's high ESG standards.We thank the EVN delegation for a productive exchange and look forward to continuing these important conversations.

24 Dec 2025

Seminar

H & H Lawyers presents key legal considerations for Doing Business in Australia at KITA–Australian Embassy Seminar

On 27 November 2025, H & H Lawyers was delighted to present at the “Doing Business in Australia” seminar in Seoul, co-hosted by Korea International Trade Association (KITA) and the Australian Embassy. Our Managing Partner, Kenneth Hong, delivered a session on the key legal issues Korean companies should consider when entering the Australian market—FIRB approvals, market-entry structures, ACL and competition law compliance, employment obligations, tax considerations, and recent visa reforms. With KAFTA now supporting more than a decade of strengthened economic cooperation between Australia and Korea, we continue to see strong interest from Korean businesses seeking long-term growth opportunities in Australia. H & H Lawyers specialises in advising inbound investors and guiding clients through Australia’s regulatory landscape with clear and commercially focused legal support. We thank the organisers and all participants for an excellent seminar and discussion. If your organisation is considering expansion into Australia, our team would be pleased to assist.

27 Nov 2025

Firm News

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: 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

Firm News

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. For materials or tailored briefings, please contact our Banking & Financial Services team.

12 Sep 2025

Seminar

H & H Lawyers leads a seminar hosted with DARAE Law & IP Group in Korea

Thank you for attending our recent seminar on the topics of investing in the Australian property market and how best to navigate the Korean inheritance laws.It was a great opportunity to have an in-depth discussion on Australia’s legal processes and property market trends, topics that may have been unfamiliar to many. Thanks to the active participation of our attendees, the seminar was both engaging and insightful.We will continue to organise more seminars and events on a variety of topics that can provide significant value and opportunities to our clients.If you require any advice and guidance on investing in the Australian property market and effectively navigating the Korean inheritance laws, please feel free to reach out to our Ken Hong and Bella Cho.Please click here to read the full article.

04 Feb 2025

Seminar

Seminar: Investing in the Australia property market and how best to navigate the Korean inheritance laws

H & H Lawyers and Darae Law Firm (Limited) invite you to the "Secure Gifting, Inheritance, and Australian Real Estate Investment Planning Seminar."If you are interested, please register via this link:

08 Jan 2025