Senior Foreign Attorney
TEL |
+82-2-6386-7846 |
E-MAIL |
frank.shyn@leeko.com |
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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, particularly in the automotive, energy, entertainment, healthcare and technology, media & telecommunications (TMT) industries on all facets (and across practice groups) of transacting and operating a business in Korea. He works closely with his clients to guide them through various issues and concerns relating to entering, operating and exiting the Korean market. With extensive knowledge of Korean business and government practices gained over his 20 years of experience in Korea, he has earned the trust of clients seeking his assistance for all their legal needs in Korea.Mr. Shyn is particularly highly regarded for his comprehensive advice on legal considerations relevant to optimal investment strategies for entering the Korean market as well as on compliance with the full range of regulatory and practical requirements and issues, including fair trade, labor, privacy and data collection concerns, relating to setting up and maintaining business operations in Korea. Among other things, he provides clients with expert assistance and advice in connection with corporate governance matters, including disputes with shareholders and other interested stakeholders, as well as disputes involving third parties. He additionally provides expert guidance on investigations and audits initiated by government authorities (including the Korea Fair Trade Commission, police offices, prosecutorial offices, customs offices, labor authorities and tax authorities, among others) in order to protect and defend the rights and interests of his clients to the fullest extent possible. Based on his balanced and extensive legal experience in dealing with both private and public sector matters, Mr. Shyn is particularly well able to meet the challenges and needs of clients operating in today's global business environment.
学歴
1995 |
The American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, D.C. - J.D. |
1992 |
University of Cambridge, Trinity Hall, Cambridge, England - Postgraduate Certificate in European Studies |
1991 |
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA - B.A. in History |
経歴
2019-Present |
Lee & Ko |
1999-2019 |
Kim & Chang |
1997-1999 |
Ervin, Cohen & Jessup |
1995-1996 |
United States District Court for the District of Columbia (Judicial Law Clerk) |
主な業務分野
公正取引 |
M&A |
企業法務一般 |
コーポレートガバナンス |
腐敗防止 |
TMT |
資格/会員
Admitted to bar, California(1996) |
Admitted to bar, District of Columbia(1996) |
Admitted to bar, New York(1997) |
言語
受賞実績
2023 |
Foreign Lawyer of the Year, Asian Legal Business (ALB) Korea Law Awards |
2021 |
Foreign Lawyer of the Year, Asian Legal Business (ALB) Korea Law Awards |
2017 |
Commended External Counsel of the Year, Asian-mena Counsel (In-House Community) |