Jason H. J. Kim Managing Partner
jasonhj.kim@jieumlaw.com
소개
Kim Hyun Jong founded MEA LAW FIRM, headquartered in Seoul with an office in Dubai, serving the Middle East and Africa. He has provided legal advice in various fields including overseas construction, corporate commercial matters, investment, company formation, real estate and energy in the Middle East and Africa.
With over 14 years of experience and a network of local law firms and lawyers in more than 30 countries in the Middle East and Africa, he has handled a wide range of cases. His expertise includes contract disputes, litigation, advising companies on labor and human resources issues, dealing with local public institutions, drafting and revising contracts, financial transactions, international arbitration, negotiations and debt collection for local and international clients.
As the first Korean lawyer to enter the Middle East and Africa, Kim Hyun Jong established the legal team for LG Electronics in the region and opened the Dubai office of Bae, Kim & Lee LLC (BKL). He has supported the expansion of Korean companies in the Middle East and Africa. He currently serves as an advisor to the legal advisory boards of KOTRA, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Korea International Trade Association, aT (Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation) and the Korea Tourism Organization.
With over 14 years of experience and a network of local law firms and lawyers in more than 30 countries in the Middle East and Africa, he has handled a wide range of cases. His expertise includes contract disputes, litigation, advising companies on labor and human resources issues, dealing with local public institutions, drafting and revising contracts, financial transactions, international arbitration, negotiations and debt collection for local and international clients.
As the first Korean lawyer to enter the Middle East and Africa, Kim Hyun Jong established the legal team for LG Electronics in the region and opened the Dubai office of Bae, Kim & Lee LLC (BKL). He has supported the expansion of Korean companies in the Middle East and Africa. He currently serves as an advisor to the legal advisory boards of KOTRA, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Korea International Trade Association, aT (Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation) and the Korea Tourism Organization.
학력 및 경력사항
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Graduated from Korea University with a degree in Political Science and International Relations
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Passed the 47th Judicial Examination
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Completed the 39th Judicial Research and Training Institute program
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Head of the Legal Team for the Middle East and Africa region at LG Electronics (2010-2015)
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Established BKL Dubai office (2015)
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Legal Director of BKL Dubai office (2015-2017)
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Founded and served as the Managing Partner of MEA Law Firm (2017-2023)
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Received the Young Lawyer Award from the Korean Bar Association (2015)
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Advisor for KOTRA's SME Advisory Committee (2014 - present)
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Advisor for the Ministry of Justice's SME Legal Advisory Committee (2015 - present)
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Commendation from the Ministry of Justice (2023)
수행실적
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Represented HD Hyundai Construction Equipment in a commercial agency dispute in the UAE
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Advised POSCO-GSFC on contract interpretation and dispute response, as well as debt litigation
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Advised KCC on debt litigation in Kuwait
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Advised on the establishment of Hyundai Motor Company’s subsidiary in Saudi Arabia
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Provided corporate legal advice to Kia Motors’ UAE subsidiary
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Advised Kolon Global on establishing a subsidiary in Saudi Arabia
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Advised Company D on M&A in Saudi Arabia
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Represented Company L in litigation and litigation management for a distributorship dispute in the UAE
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Conducted asset investigations for Emirate Trading Agency L.L.C. for K Shipping to enforce an arbitration award in the UAE
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Advised Company R on securing and operating collateral for debt preservation due to sanctions on Iran
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Advised Samsung SDS on dispute resolution with the Dubai Health Authority
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Advised H Architects on a design services dispute in Iran
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Represented GS Engineering & Construction in criminal and civil litigation and legal advisory in the UAE
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Advised Hyundai Corporation on debt recovery against a UAE client
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Represented Daewoo Construction in litigation and legal advisory regarding an insurance claim due to a ship accident
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Advised the Korea Tourism Organization on labor contract issues and litigation support for its Dubai branch
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Represented Company P (Iran) in international arbitration against an automotive group
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Advised on medical malpractice disputes in the UAE
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Represented Hi-Lock Korea in debt recovery litigation in the UAE and subsequent recovery upon winning
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Represented Blue Marine in debt recovery litigation in the UAE and subsequent recovery upon winning
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Represented Samsung Electronics’ Dubai subsidiary in criminal litigation regarding a debt incident and advised on local law amendments
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Represented Hyupjin Shipping in debt recovery litigation against a UAE logistics company and subsequent recovery upon winning
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Represented a Chinese construction company, Jiangsu Nantong, in local litigation and advisory for an investment dispute
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Represented Jeonjin Heavy Industry in debt recovery litigation and legal advisory
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업무사례
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Fair Trade
공정위 대리해 대웅제약 제기 시정명령 취소 소송에서 최종 승소 확정 판결
2024-07-08 -
Supreme Court Reversal and Remand
미쓰비시전기 상대 시정명령 및 납부명령 취소사건 환송심 승소
2024-07-08 -
Other Cases
교량 저작권 침해 청구 소송 승소, 한국저작권위원회 감정결과 완전히 뒤집어
2024-07-08 -
Legislative and Regulatory Consulting
환경부, 배기소음기준 강화 정책 저지
2024-02-29 -
Legislative and Regulatory Consulting
조선산업 발전을 위한 주요 현안 간담회 컨설팅
2024-02-27 -
Defamation and Online Reputation Management
악성 댓글로 경쟁업체 영업 방해한 알집매트 대표이사, 법정구속
2024-02-26 -
Fair Trade
하림 소속 계열사 특정기업 부당지원 및 부당이익 제공 관련 행정소송 승소
2024-02-26 -
Fair Trade
구글 코리아 운영체제 선탑재 관련 2200억 원대 과징금 부과 관련 행정소송 승소
2024-02-26 -
Supreme Court Reversal and Remand
시티은행 입찰담합건 대법원 승소 (파기환송)
2024-01-31 -
Fair Trade
대웅제약 21억원대 과징금 부과처분 취소 등 공정위 대리(일부승소)
2024-01-31
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Fair Trade
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미디어 속 지음
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[베스트 로이어]‘OS 골리앗’구글 상대로 완승 거둔 법무법인 지음 구글에 2000억 과징금 부과한 공정위 처분 ‘적법’ 판단 이끌어
2024-04-04 -
PD수첩 1413회 기업살인과 댓글부대
2024-04-03 -
‘OS 골리앗’ 구글 2000억대 과징금 ‘적법’ 판결 이끈 법무법인 지음
2024-03-11 -
[판결] 미단속 보고서 허위작성 혐의 경찰관들, 무죄 확정
2023-11-30 -
공정위 작년 로펌에 238건 소송.자문 의뢰...최다 수임은 '지음'
2023-10-01 -
“네이버, 스마트스토어 밀어주기 위해 알고리즘 조작”... 공정위 ‘266억 과징금’ 부과 정당 입증한 지음 법률사무소 김종용 기자 조선일보 로펌의 기술
2023-01-11 -
1위 공정거래위원회 행정소송 사건 수임 (민간부문) 김진원 기자, 리걸타임즈
2018-10-17
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