Government lawyers and in-house counsel are stereotypically known for having an easier life than private practice lawyers, with greater perks and better work-life balance. But lately, the South Korean legal market has witnessed a rise in “moving private,” a trend that has seen judges, government lawyers and corporate counsel left for private practice.
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South Korean Big Six law firm Shin & Kim has hired former judges Dong-kyu Kim and Hun-tae Doh as partners in Seoul. While Kim will specialise in bankruptcy and insolvency, Doh is a tax expert.
Leading South Korean law firm Shin & Kim has appointed Jong-In Yoon, the former chairman of the Personal Information Protection Commission, as a senior advisor to spearhead the establishment of a comprehensive AI-related practice group.