Law firm Lee & Ko, led by Managing Partner Kim Sang-gon, announced on August 21 that it has been named one of the 'ALB Asia Top Cybersecurity & Data Law Firms 2026' by Asian Legal Business.
The newly established Cybersecurity & Data category reflects the growing demand for legal services related to cybersecurity and data protection amid accelerated digital transformation. Lee & Ko's selection highlights its expertise and capabilities in the data protection and cybersecurity (DPC) field on an international scale.
Lee & Ko's Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) and DPC group, headed by attorney Ko Hwang-gyeong, specializes in broadcasting, telecommunications, IT, personal data, and information protection. The group provides tailored legal services that meet client needs, including advice on transactions and regulations, responses to regulatory investigations and sanctions, and litigation.
Notably, the TMT & DPC group recently achieved a complete victory in a large-scale damages lawsuit filed by users of 5G mobile services against the three major domestic telecommunications companies.
Additionally, the firm successfully represented SK Telecom in a lawsuit where users sought to halt the processing of their personal data in pseudonymous form, winning a ruling from the Supreme Court. In a significant incident involving the largest data breach in the history of a telecommunications company, Lee & Ko represented SK Telecom in responding to investigations and sanctions from the Personal Information Protection Commission, achieving the maximum possible reduction in fines under the law.
Asian Legal Business (ALB), a legal media outlet under Thomson Reuters, evaluates major law firms and attorneys in the Asia-Pacific region based on their expertise, performance, and responsiveness to select outstanding firms in the DPC field.
Founded in 1977, Lee & Ko is one of South Korea's leading law firms, with over 750 professionals. The firm offers a wide range of legal services, including corporate advisory, litigation, finance, intellectual property, and criminal disputes.
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