Sojong Partners is a top-15 law firm in Korea, offering a full range of services including financial advisory practice. Started during the height of the Asian financial crisis of 1998, on the founding principle that a leading international law firm must be able to deliver practical solutions that are of high quality and cost-effective, we pride in being proactive in every phase of our engagements and serving our clients’ needs as a trusted partner. In addition to the 50-plus attorneys that make up our internationally recognized transactional, litigation, and tax divisions, our professionals include Certified Public Accountants, foreign licensed attorneys, and former researchers at economic institutions and the Korea Institute of Public Finance. We also draw on the expertise of those who have previously served as high-ranking officials in the courts, the National Tax Service, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, and other government bureaus. Since 1999, we have served diverse clients including Morgan Stanley, Lone Star, GE Capital, Cerberus Capital, Kookmin Bank, Nonghyup, Lehman Brothers (during and post Chapter 11), Doosan Group, SK Networks, KEPCO, Woulfe Mining and LG Display. As international business continues to evolve, we will continue to produce first-rate work to meet the stringent demands of our present and future clients in the modern global area.
Our Values
We at Sojong Partners believe that a law firm should deliver creative and practical solutions. We constantly seek to exceed client expectations, and our professionals’ practical experience working in banking, financial, and other industries allows us to advise clients on a level unmatched by our competition. Our counselors’ depth of experience as researchers and practitioners allows us to devise long-term, policy-based strategies for our clients. We place the client first, as evidenced by our responsive billing practices and efficiency, which allow us to ensure that more of the clients’ wealth remains theirs.
What Sets Us Apart
Sojong Partners is simultaneously larger and more efficient than most law firms. We offer a degree of business experience and financial advisory capability unparalleled by most firms, yet we also maintain close professional relationships with our clients, however large or small they may be. Sojong Partners is a member of Taxand, an alternative to the “Big 4” tax practices, which includes over three thousand tax professionals and advisors in 51 countries. A number of our transactional partners are also leading international tax attorneys, making our engagement extremely efficient for foreign investors. According to an independent survey conducted by a leading newspaper in recent years, our firm, though smaller than other top firms, ranked number one in the rate of success in all litigation before Korean courts. For outbound legal works, we work closely with many of the leading firms including Sidley Austin, Allen & Overy, and Proskauer Rose. We also work with Mackrell International, a network of established independent law firms in 60 different countries.
Our Operation
Sojong Partners has a well-defined structure and leadership to maximize effectiveness. The Senior Partners together form the Board of Partners, which presides over firm operations, and Managing Partners handle the day-to-day aspects of the firm. Distinct vertical and horizontal structures allow for both clear delegation of work and information sharing. Committees based on specialized practice areas govern and streamline our work in those areas, while mentoring groups ensure that our young associates receive the hands-on guidance that will shape their professional careers. Through these aspects of our organization and governance we are able to expand our productivity and better serve our clients.