Bio

Byung Hwa Lee is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and the Compliance Practice Group of Lee & Ko. His practice expertise includes M&A, Healthcare, antitrust & competition, ESG, Anti-corruption and regulatory compliance. In particular, Mr. Lee has assisted many clients in establishing a corporate compliance system. Prior to joining Lee & Ko in 2018, Mr. Lee worked as general counsel of 3M Korea for 10 years, managing all legal concerns and compliance matters within the company. Previously, he was a partner at Kim, Chang & Lee, where he advised numerous domestic and foreign companies on various corporate matters. With over 25 years of extensive in-house and law firm experience, Mr. Lee is highly qualified to partner with the client, understand its specific needs and provide viable and tangible solutions. Mr. Lee is also very active in various professional associations and organizations devoted to promoting excellence in the legal profession. He is currently a vice president of the Korean Bar Association (KBA) and the chair of the KBA International Affairs Committee. He also formerly served as the president of the Korea In-House Counsel Association and the chair of the KBA In-House Counsel Committee, and has had a wide range of interactions with in-house counsels and professionals in various industries.