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BKL Ranked “Top-Tier Law Firm” for Three Consecutive Years
Bae, Kim & Lee LLC (“BKL”) Named a Top-Tier Law Firm in the 2026 Law Firm Consumer Report for the Third Consecutive Year.
Selected as a Top-Tier Law Firm for Three Consecutive Years, Securing the Most Votes for Best Lawyer and Producing the Top-Ranked Female Lawyer.
BKL has been recognized as a "Top-Tier Law Firm" for the third consecutive year in the 2026 Law Firm Consumer Report, jointly organized by the Law Times, the In-House Counsel Forum (IHCF), and the Korean In-House Counsel Association (KICA). This prestigious evaluation was based on direct feedback from corporate legal managers and in-house counsel.
BKL’s well-balanced competitiveness was highly recognized as the firm achieved consistently high scores across key evaluation metrics—including professional expertise, communication, and responsiveness—in major practice areas such as Antitrust & Competition, Finance, and Securities.
This accomplishment reflects the market's strong recognition of our exceptional advisory capabilities in addressing the diverse legal and business challenges our clients face amid a complex regulatory landscape and a rapidly changing business environment.
BKL is committed to delivering optimal solutions as a strategic partner, supporting our clients' critical decision-making processes in complex risk scenarios where transactions, regulations, and disputes intersect.
BKL also achieved outstanding results in the "Best Lawyers" evaluation, directly selected by corporate representatives. Attorney Dohyung Kwon (Antitrust & Competition), who ranked second last year, received the highest number of votes overall this year. He also ranked first in the “Next Leader” category, which recognizes next-generation lawyers. Attorney Mieun Roh (Finance) earned the highest evaluation among all female lawyers.
Furthermore, Attorney Sangmin Kim (Labor & Employment; selected for three consecutive years, highest votes in 2024), Attorney Jinwon Choi (Criminal Defense; selected for two consecutive years), and Attorney Sangchul Kim (International Arbitration & Litigation; selected for two consecutive years) were named in the "Best 12" list. Our consistent track record of producing top lawyers across diverse practice areas over the past three years demonstrates not only individual excellence but also our firm's organizational expertise and the deep trust of our clients.
In particular, Attorney Dohyung Kwon was highly commended for his swift responsiveness and in-depth analysis in the antitrust sector, proactively delivering the critical information clients need. Attorney Mieun Roh was recognized for her exceptional ability to support practical decision-making and lead seamless cross-practice collaboration, leveraging her deep understanding of clients' businesses and organizations in the Finance, Capital Markets, and Financial Regulation sectors.
These results demonstrate that corporate clients highly value advisory capabilities that go beyond conventional legal reviews—capabilities that offer strategic direction and integratively resolve complex, multi-faceted issues.
This recognition serves as a profound testament to the market's trust in BKL’s steadfast commitment to legal excellence and client-centric services.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our clients for their steadfast trust in BKL. BKL is where Korean and international clients turn when regulatory, transactional and dispute-related risks converge. As the leading Korean platform for complex business risk, we remain committed to serving as a trusted partner in navigating these challenges. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Integrity, and Soundness, we will continue to support our clients' critical decision-making and deliver optimal solutions to complex risks.
