Law Times recognized three law firms in the 2024 Korean Law Firm Consumer Report. These three firms, Lin, Hwahyeon, and Jangchun, did not receive many responses from clients, but their management philosophies were highly regarded. Lin started with 16 employees when it was founded and has grown to 140 employees today. Most of the lawyers at Lin have come from large law firms and are very experienced, offering services similar to those of large firms. In addition, the firm has been able to reduce its fees by utilizing a shared office to reduce overhead costs.
The incredible growth of law firm Lin
As a result, Law Firm Lin provides clients with a similar level of service to Kim and Chang at half the price. Law firm HwaHyun scored highly in the sovereign arbitration category. HwaHyun has established a joint venture in Korea with UK law firm Ashurst. Changchun received high marks for teamwork. The firm is composed of young lawyers, has a unique public relations strategy and a YouTube channel. The firm also has a dedicated department for virtual asset operators, and excels in innovation.
Atsumi & Sakai Law Firm Expands into Vietnam
Atsumi & Sakai has opened a new office in Vietnam. Atsumi & Sakai is a Tokyo-based law firm that has opened its fifth overseas office in Vietnam and its first in Southeast Asia. The new office is staffed by one Vietnamese lawyer and two Japanese lawyers. Atsumi & Sakai has 250 lawyers and said the Vietnam office will be the first step in its expansion into Southeast Asia.
