Frank S. Shyn is a senior foreign attorney in the firm’s Antitrust & Competition, Corporate and Global Practice Groups.

Mr. Shyn has developed a comprehensive legal practice focused on advising multinational companies, mostly in the automotive, entertainment, healthcare and technology, media & telecommunications (TMT) industries, on legal considerations for conducting business and engaging in transactions in Korea and on compliance with the full range of regulatory and practical requirements and issues, including fair trade, commercial, labor, privacy and data collection concerns. With extensive knowledge of Korean business and government practices gained over his 20 plus years of experience in Korea, he has earned the trust of multinational companies seeking his assistance for their legal needs.

Mr. Shyn is especially highly regarded for his ability to provide effective communications and advice on matters relating to merger control filings involving cross-border transactions and investigations for alleged violations of the antitrust and competition laws of Korea, including review by the relevant governmental agencies for cartels, abuse of dominance and unfair trade practices. He has advised his clients in many high-profile merger reviews as well as precedent-setting investigations before the Korea Fair Trade Commission. In particular, he regularly counsels his clients on conducting business or whose business has an effect on the respective market (whether relating to merger control or implementation of policy and practice) in Korea for compliance with applicable antitrust and competition laws.

Based on his balanced and extensive legal experience in dealing with both private and public sector matters, Mr. Shyn is well able to navigate clients through what may often be unfamiliar challenges. He stands out by closely working with clients to develop and implement legal and practical solutions that meet their respective unique and specialized needs.