Bae, Kim & Lee LLC

Bae, Kim & Lee LLC (“BKL”) is one of Korea’s oldest and largest law firms, with more than 900 legal professionals. Its practice groups span all major areas of business law in Korea, enabling BKL to deliver timely, accurate, and practical legal advice to clients across a broad range of industries, investments, and financial sectors, wherever they are based.

BKL has long been at the forefront of cross-border legal work in Korea. The firm is consistently among the busiest in the country in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, finance, and capital markets. In addition, BKL has earned a strong reputation in dispute resolution, not only as a leading litigation firm but also as one of Asia’s premier teams for international arbitration and cross-border disputes.

Headquartered in Seoul, BKL operates overseas offices in Beijing, Singapore, Hong Kong, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Jakarta. As the first Korean law firm to establish overseas offices, BKL has pioneered a region-wide and globally integrated approach to legal services.

BKL is also a leader in pro bono and public interest work. In 2002, it became the first Korean law firm to establish an internal Pro Bono Committee dedicated to providing legal aid and training pro bono lawyers. In 2009, BKL further strengthened its commitment by founding Dongcheon, a public interest foundation created to advance pro bono activities in a proactive and systematic manner.