Korean Attorney
- TEL +82-2-6200-1773
- FAX +82-2-6200-0820
- E-MAIL jhyoo@jipyong.com
Jung Han Yoo is a partner in the finance practice group of JIPYONG LLC. Mr. Yoo provides advice on financial regulatory matters, project finance, and structured finance, and represents clients in the finance sector.
Mr. Yoo has extensive expertise in regulatory issues related to foreign investments of Korean financial institutions and companies, often working with the foreign offices of Jipyong to successfully close transactions. In recent years, Mr. Yoo has expanded his practice to legal issues arising from blockchain and cryptocurrencies, P2P lending, and fintech. He has been instrumental in building Jipyong’s fintech practice, advising various clients in their novel ventures and publishing several articles on the Korean regulatory aspects of cryptocurrencies and ICOs.
Mr. Yoo is a member of the Korean Bar and the New York Bar. He has an LL.B. from Seoul National University and an LL.M. from New York University School of Law.
Education Close
- 2013 New York University School of Law (LL.M.)
- 2005 Seoul National University (LL.B., Cum Laude)
Experience Close
- 2008-Present JIPYONG LLC (Partner)
- 2023-Present Outside Director, KB No. 27 Special Purpose Acquisition Company
- 2022-Present Private Advisory, board of the Financial Regulatory Reform Committee, Financial Services Commission
- 2020-Present Member, Korea Personal Information Protection Law Association
- 2018-Present Member, Korea Association for Informedia Law
- 2018-Present Member, Korea Financial Law Association
- 2014-Present Member, Korea Administrative Law and Practice Association
- 2008-Present Member, Korean Securities Law Association
- 2022-2024 Member, Coordinator, Financial Dispute Mediation Committee, Financial Supervisory Service
- 2021 Member, Blockchain Regulation Advisory Committee,
National IT Industry Promotion Agency - 2019-2021 Outside Director, KB No. 17 Special Purpose Acquisition Company
- 2008 Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea
Honors and Recognitions Close
- 2024Leading Lawyer in Securities and Finance Practice, Legal Times
- 2022Rising Star in Financial Regulation Practice, Legal Times
Speaking Engagements and Publications Close
- 2023Legal Issues and Regulation of Fractional Investment, Real Estate Law Journal, Vol. 27, No. 2
- 2023Financial Consumer Protection Act Commentary (Co-author), Pakyoungsa
- 2022Financing and Real Estate Transactions in Korea: Legal Issues and Market Practice (Co-author), Pakyoungsa
- 2021The Cambridge Handbook of the Law of the Sharing Economy
(Co-translated), Pakyoungsa - 2020Blockchain and the Law: The Rule of Code (Co-translated), Miraebook
- 2018Lexology Getting the Deal Through: Cloud Computing 2019 - Korea Chapter (Law Business Research)
- 2018‘Striking a Balance’, IFLR Cryptocurrency Regulation Special Focus (International Finance Law Review)
Bar Admissions & Qualifications Close
- 2008Korea
- 2014New York
Languages Close
Korean / English / French