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South Korea: Introduction of Attorney-Client Privilege

South Korea adopts attorney‑client privilege to protect confidential tax advice from disclosure in audits and appeals.
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Overview

For 60 years, Asia Pacific's leading businesses have put their trust in Baker McKenzie and we have a deep understanding of the nuances and opportunities the region presents.

Our team in Seoul, guided by that experience, has advised some of the most high-profile Korean companies on cross-border transactions seeking to realize growth in Korea and beyond.

Benefitting from domestic legal expertise through a global lens, our lawyers — through our global network of 70+ offices — help businesses navigate the complex challenges of expanding across Asia Pacific and the globe.

Baker McKenzie KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm, established in 2023, a joint law venture between global law firm Baker McKenzie and KL Partners, a leading Korean law firm, is a combination of our market-proven and highly successful practices with a legacy of success and trust in Asia Pacific. As international interest continues to grow, this is a game changer for our clients seeking legal expertise, making us the first choice in Asia Pacific.

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Seoul

12F, Concordian
76 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu
Seoul 03185, Korea
Tel: + 82 2 6313 6800 Fax: + 82 2 6313 6853

The only Band 1 Law Firm for Energy & Natural Resources (South Korea) (2021-2026)
Leading Law Firm for Corporate/M&A (South Korea)
Leading Law Firm for Dispute Resolution (South Korea)
Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific 2026

Leading Law Firm for Corporate/M&A (South Korea)
Leading Law Firm for Projects & Energy (South Korea)
Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025

Beomsu Kim – Eminent Practitioners (Dispute Resolution: International Firms)
David Kim – Band 2 individual (Dispute Resolution: International Firms)
Sung Woo (Sean) Lim – Band 3 individual (Dispute Resolution: International Firms)
Sunyoung Kim – Band 4 individual (Dispute Resolution: International Firms)
Sun Kyun Lim – The only Band 1 individual (Energy & Natural Resources: International)
Jae-Hyon Ahn – Band 2 individual (Energy & Natural Resources: International)
Albert Chung – Up and Coming (Energy & Natural Resources: International)
Seong Hoon Yi – Band 2 individual (Corporate/M&A: International Firms)
Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific 2026

News | Awards & Recognition
Baker McKenzie Achieves Top Rankings in Chambers Global 2026
The Firm is recognized in 357 practice areas and 529 lawyer categories.
News | Firm News
Baker McKenzie Earns 149 Practice and 226 Individual Rankings in Chambers Asia Pacific 2026
The Firm once again has more practice areas and lawyers ranked, as well as Bands 1 and 2 rankings, than any other law firm in the region, cementing its position as ‘First in Asia Pacific'.
News
Baker McKenzie Advises Sampoerna Group on its Divestment of Sampoerna Agro to POSCO International’s Subsidiary
The deal represents a key milestone in Sampoerna Group’s business transformation, enabling the company to seek new opportunities that are in line with current business needs and market trends.
News | Deal Announcement
Baker McKenzie Advises Royal De Heus on its Acquisition of CJ Feed & Care
Baker McKenzie has advised Royal De Heus, a leading international animal nutrition company.
News | Awards & Recognition
Baker McKenzie Wins Three Awards at Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2025
The Chambers awards recognize a law firm’s preeminence in key jurisdictions in the region.
News | Awards & Recognition
Baker McKenzie Named APAC Law Firm of the Year for Fund Formation at the PERE Awards
This highly prestigious award is a testament to Baker McKenzie's established reputation, track record and strong client relationships in the region.
News | Firm News
Baker McKenzie Earns 125 Practice Areas and 239 Individual Rankings in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025
The Firm achieved 108 Tier 1 & Tier 2 practice rankings and 156 Hall of Fame/ Leading Partner recognitions.
News | Firm News
Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm Continues Expansion with Addition of Leading International Arbitration Partner Sung Woo (Sean) Lim in Seoul
This latest hire cements the Firm's position as the largest international law firm in Korea by partner bench strength.
News | Firm News
Baker McKenzie earns 151 practice and 234 individual rankings in Chambers Asia Pacific 2025
The Firm once again has more practice areas and lawyers ranked, as well as Bands 1 and 2 rankings, than any other law firm in the region, cementing its position as ‘First in Asia Pacific'.
News | Firm News
Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm Establishes Tax Practice with Addition of Elite Team Led by Jangwoon (John) Kwak and Duk Won (Doug) Suh
Baker McKenzie is pleased to announce the appointments of leading tax practitioners John Kwak as partner and Doug Suh as senior advisor in Baker McKenzie & KL Partners Joint Venture Law Firm.
News | Awards & Recognition
Baker McKenzie wins Law Firm of the Year for Taiwan and Thailand at Chambers Awards
The Firm and its member firms were also shortlisted as a finalist in 10 other categories.
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