44 ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS – DECEMBER 2023 WWW.LEGALBUSINESSONLINE.COM ALB KOREA LAW AWARDS 2023 Asian Legal Business hosted its 11th Korea Law Awards on Nov. 10 at the Conrad Seoul in Seoul. During the opening, Amantha Chia, the senior director of Thomson Reuters Legal Media Group, delivered a welcome message expressing gratitude to all participants. She remarked, “The legal landscape in Korea, much like in many parts of the world, is a dynamic and evolving tapestry. It’s a testament to the dedication, innovation, and expertise of legal professionals like you.” Kim & Chang received the prestigious Korea Law Firm of the Year award and triumphed in 11 other categories. Managing partner Kye Sung Chung expressed humility, stating, “Receiving the award in the presence of many leaders in our profession is humbling. Above all, I am thankful to our dedicated staff and professionals for their contributions and enthusiasm over the years. May 2024 bring you more happiness, success, and blessings!” The highly sought-after Managing Partner of the Year award was bestowed upon Jong-Han Oh of Shin & Kim. Grateful for his second consecutive win, he emphasised, “This accolade is not an individual achievement but rather a collective dedication by members of Shin & Kim. Our commitment will persist with our renowned strength, ensuring the consistent delivery of our unparalleled services to our clients.” In individual lawyer categories, H. Young Shin, a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Seoul, received the Dealmaker of the Year award. He stated, “This recognition 11TH KOREA LAW AWARDS SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON COUNTRY’S DYNAMIC LEGAL MARKET Korea Law Firm of the Year Kim & Chang Korea In-House Team of the Year Hanmi Pharmaceutical In-House Lawyer of the Year Chan Woo Sung, Nike Amantha Chia Senior Director, Thomson Reuters Legal Media Group
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