Barun Law

What Barun Law does

Barun Law LLC (법무법인(유한) 바른) is a Seoul-headquartered Korean law firm founded in 1998, operating as a limited liability partnership (법무법인유한) with a secondary office in Singapore. The firm serves large domestic and international corporations, financial institutions, government entities, and SMEs across a broad practice portfolio spanning general civil and commercial litigation, corporate M&A and restructuring, financial transactions and capital markets, tax and customs, intellectual property (trademarks, designs, unfair competition), labor and employment, administrative and construction litigation, bankruptcy and rehabilitation, police-investigation response, and corporate criminal defense including anti-corruption and financial crime matters. It maintains specialized teams for Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies (blockchain, virtual assets, AI) and data privacy under Korean PIPA regulations.

The firm monetizes through traditional professional services billing, with fees determined by case complexity, scope, and client requirements (no publicly disclosed pricing). Its go-to-market combines direct attorney engagement from its Seoul headquarters and Singapore representative office with knowledge-marketing channels including monthly newsletters (Barun News), a Barun Academy offering research societies, lectures, and the nine-week Corporate Legal Expert Course, plus co-branded seminars with industry associations (Korea Venture Capital Association, Korea Economic Daily) and consulting partners (KMAC). Recent strategic activity includes a 2026 MOU with Korea Management Association Consulting for integrated energy and infrastructure advisory, the 2025 appointment of Kim Do-hyung as Managing Representative Attorney, and the 2026 launch of structured in-house counsel training.

The firm is privately held with no parent company, external private equity, or public listing indicated; ownership is held by partner attorneys under a standard Korean law firm partnership structure. Operating geographies span South Korea (primary) and Singapore (representative office for Southeast Asia), with no claims of a broader global footprint. Public-facing capabilities are documented through attorney profiles featuring former judges, prosecutors, tax authority officials, and police officials, and through named case studies involving nine-figure KRW litigation outcomes and successful white-collar defense matters for listed-company owners.

Name

Barun Law

Legal name

법무법인(유한) 바른

Website

https://barunlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Barun Law LLC is a Seoul-headquartered Korean law firm founded in 1998, providing comprehensive litigation, corporate, financial, tax, IP, and white-collar defense services to large corporations, financial institutions, government entities, and SMEs, with a Singapore representative office for international clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI), Criminal Defense (BPAHAAAN), White-Collar Defense & Investigations (BPAHAAAJ), Structured Finance Legal, Trustee & Administration (FSACACAJ)

Keywords

• Corporate legal advisory
• Commercial litigation services
• Financial regulatory law
• Intellectual property law
• Mergers and acquisitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Yeoksamdong

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Barun Law is a Korean law firm delivering comprehensive attorney-led legal services across corporate, financial, litigation, intellectual property, tax, criminal defense, labor, construction, and administrative law practice areas. It serves large corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, and SMEs with M&A advisory, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and specialized teams for emerging technology law. The firm also operates a Singapore Representative Office for cross-border matters and runs the Barun Academy education program.

Product overview

Barun Law LLC (법무법인(유한) 바른) is a major Korean law firm offering comprehensive legal services organized by practice areas and industries. The firm's service portfolio includes core litigation and advisory practices spanning general civil and commercial disputes, financial transactions, police investigation response, corporate criminal defense, intellectual property (trademarks, designs, patents), tax advisory, and technology sector legal services. The firm operates specialized teams for Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies (blockchain, AI, virtual assets), anti-corruption and financial crimes, labor and employment, administrative litigation, and bankruptcy/restructuring. Educational offerings include the Barun Academy with research societies, lectures, and a nine-week Corporate Legal Expert Course. The firm also publishes monthly newsletters (Barun News) and provides legal inquiry services through its website. The Singapore Representative Office extends the firm's overseas capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Civil and Commercial Litigation Provides litigation and advisory services for complex civil and commercial disputes including contract breaches, damages, unjust enrichment claims, and debtor rehabilitation matters for corporate and individual clients.
• Financial Transaction Services Offers legal advisory for project finance, real estate finance, capital market transactions, securitization, collective investment, and financial regulation compliance for financial institutions and corporates.
• Police Investigation Response Team Provides legal representation and defense for clients facing police investigations, leveraging experience from former police officials and investigative expertise.
• Corporate Criminal Defense Handles anti-corruption, financial crime, and general corporate criminal matters including defense against charges of breach of trust, embezzlement, and capital markets violations for corporate executives and listed companies.
• Trademark, Design and Unfair Competition Provides comprehensive trademark and design protection services including registration, infringement litigation, and unfair competition disputes for brand owners and IP-intensive businesses.
• Financial Advisory and Capital Markets Offers legal advisory on capital markets, insurance regulations, financial regulatory responses, and securities-related transactions and disputes for financial institutions.
• Fourth Industrial Revolution and Technology Law Specializes in blockchain, virtual currencies, AI, and IT-related legal advisory including SAFT contracts, token issuance, and securities regulations for technology companies and digital asset issuers.
• Tax and Customs Advisory Provides tax litigation, tax investigation response, international taxation, and inheritance/estate planning services with expertise from former National Tax Service officials for corporate and high-net-worth clients.
• Data Privacy and Protection Services Handles personal information processing, data protection compliance, and privacy-related legal advisory in accordance with Korean PIPA regulations for businesses processing personal data.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Barun Law LLC signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC) to establish joint business and advisory cooperation in the energy and infrastructure field. The partnership combines Barun's legal advisory capabilities in power generation, PPP projects, and overseas investment with KMAC's management consulting expertise in energy policy and national infrastructure. The two firms plan to jointly identify new business opportunities, pursue consortium participation, and build an integrated advisory model combining strategy, organization, and legal consulting.
• Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Barun Law LLC signed an MOU with Korea Management Association Consultants (KMAC) to collaborate in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The partnership combines Barun's legal advisory expertise in power generation and renewable energy with KMAC's policy design and consulting experience across national infrastructure sectors. The two companies plan to jointly explore new business opportunities, establish integrated advisory models, and host seminars on energy and infrastructure issues.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yulchon: Major Korean law firm with deep M&A, capital markets, IP, and litigation practices. Comparable client base of Korean large corporations and financial institutions and overlapping advisory mandates.
• HMP Law: Korean law firm combining litigation, corporate, finance, and IP practices with an emphasis on complex disputes and regulatory work — directly comparable to Barun's litigation-heavy positioning.
• Shin & Kim: Established Korean law firm with strong corporate, finance, and dispute resolution capabilities. A direct peer for the same enterprise, financial-institution, and litigation matters Barun handles.
• Lee & Ko: Top-tier Korean full-service law firm with strong practices in corporate, M&A, finance, and dispute resolution. Competes head-to-head with Barun for large-corporate, securities, and regulatory mandates in Korea.
• Bae, Kim & Lee: Long-standing Korean full-service law firm active across corporate, finance, litigation, and IP. Directly comparable in scope and in pursuit of the same large corporate and institutional clients.
• Kim & Chang: Korea's largest and most prominent law firm, with comparable full-service coverage across corporate/M&A, finance, litigation, IP, and white-collar defense. Direct competitor for the same Korean large-cap corporate and financial-institution clients.
• KL Partners: Korean law firm with comparable focus on corporate transactions, finance, and dispute resolution, including a strong capital markets practice. Directly comparable on transaction-driven mandates.
• DR & AJU: Mid-to-large Korean law firm with comparable corporate, M&A, finance, and litigation practices, often competing for the same mid-cap and large-cap Korean mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Clifford Chance: Magic Circle firm with a Seoul presence focusing on cross-border M&A, capital markets, and finance. Overlaps with Barun's securities, banking, and M&A work where Korean clients require multi-jurisdictional delivery.
• DLA Piper: Global law firm with a Korea office covering cross-border M&A, finance, and disputes. Competes with Barun for international mandates involving Korean counterparties and brings integrated global delivery that Barun's representative office cannot match.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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