45 ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS – DECEMBER 2023 WWW.LEGALBUSINESSONLINE.COM ALB KOREA LAW AWARDS 2023 extends beyond me, as I consider this acknowledgment not just of my own work but of the incredible teamwork and dedication of my fellow colleagues across all Skadden offices. My deepest gratitude to you all, including our clients and colleagues.” Jae Min Jeon, a partner at Shin & Kim, earned the Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year award. Expressing pleasure, he said, “Receiving this award is a profound honour, symbolising the collective dedication of my Shin & Kim colleagues. It celebrates our commitment to excellence, forged through tireless efforts and unwavering client trust.” Yunsoo Shin, a partner at Peter & Kim, was recognised for her leadership in diversity & inclusion, winning the Woman Lawyer of the Year award. She noted, “My deepest gratitude goes out to my clients and colleagues who supported me. I also owe a lot to my role models and friends in the international arbitration community. I believe that this award is not only an honour for me but also a tribute to the talented and dedicated women lawyers in this field.” Frank Shyn, a senior foreign attorney at Lee & Ko, was honoured as this year’s Foreign Lawyer of the Year. He said, “I am very grateful to receive this meaningful award. Thank you to ALB and the judges for honouring the important role of foreign lawyers in Korea, and special thanks to my family, Lee & Ko, and esteemed clients.” Shyn’s colleague at Lee & Co, Ji Hyeong Park, was awarded the Young Lawyer of the Year. She commented, “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our clients and our firm for providing me the wonderful opportunity to participate in the special and meaningful M&A deals this year that garnered significant attention in the market, enabling me to receive this award.” Boutique Law Firm of the Year Peter & Kim Korea Deal Firm of the Year Kim & Chang Tax and Trusts Law Firm of the Year Yulchon Overseas Practice Law Firm of the Year Bae, Kim & Lee ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
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