Introduction
Seoyeon Byun is a partner at Cha & Kwon Law Offices. After graduating from Yonsei University Law School and obtaining her bar license, she has built extensive experience in both individual and corporate litigation, as well as in corporate advisory services.
Her practice covers a wide range of personal litigation matters, including civil, criminal, and family cases. She places particular emphasis on pre-litigation dispute resolution—such as handling civil complaints, providing legal consultations, and responding to administrative authorities—to deliver practical and effective legal solutions.
In addition, leveraging her deep understanding of IT and emerging technologies, she provides specialized legal advice on virtual assets and blockchain, electronic financial transactions, and fintech-related matters.
Experience
2020 ~ Cha & Kwon Law Offices
Education
2017 ~ 2020 Yonsei University Law School (J.D.)
2013 ~ 2017 Sogang University (B.A. in Chinese Culture, B.Eng. in Convergence Software)
2010 ~ 2013 Cheongju Girls’ High School
Qualifications
2020 Korean Bar
Languages
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Korean
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English
Practice Areas
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Civil and Criminal Litigation
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Complaint / Litigation Procedure
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Family Law
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Corporate Legal Affairs
주요 업무
Litigation
Claim for payment against a name lender
Claim for damages in an investment fraud case
Provisional seizure of virtual assets held in an exchange
Cancellation of excessive provisional seizure orders
Claim for return of unredeemed borrowed virtual assets
Minority shareholder’s demand for inspection of accounting books and records
Defense counsel in a virtual asset investment fraud case
Defense counsel in a director’s embezzlement and breach of trust case
Defense counsel in violation of the Act on the Regulation of Conducting Fundraising Business without Permission
Defense counsel in a violation of the Medical Advertisement Act case
Defense counsel in criminal cases related to voice phishing
Divorce and divorce mediation cases involving foreign nationals
Filing complaints regarding investment fraud and violations of the Capital Markets Act
Advisory
Drafting of internal guidelines (internal control standards, AML regulations/guidelines/manuals, privacy policies, terms of use, etc.)
Drafting and review of general corporate contracts such as shareholders’ agreements, stock option grant agreements, investment agreements, service agreements, employment agreements, freelance contracts, and NDAs
Review of fund-related contracts, including collective investment scheme (fund) establishment agreements and trust agreements
Review of contracts related to mining farms, token mergers, and virtual asset business transfers
Legal advice on fintech-related issues such as prepaid electronic payment methods, classification of virtual assets, securities nature of virtual assets, small-scale foreign remittance business, and BNPL services
Legal review of advertising copy and representation before administrative authorities for cosmetic companies, dental clinics, etc.
Business structure review for startup projects
Publications
2022 Commentary on the Virtual Asset User Protection Act (VAUPA) [co-author], Blockchain Law Society
2021 Musical Contract Manual (co-authorship), Korea Art Management Service
LPO
Cancellation of Garnishment Proceedings
2025.05.27
Blockchain
Provision of Legal Advisory Services for Fan Platform Development
2025.03.31
Fintech
Foreign Exchange Laws for Remittance Companies in Korea
2024.12.10
LPO
Legal Review on a Client’s Promotional Content
2024.11.08
Finance
Reviewing Musical Contracts And Providing Legal Opinions
2024.09.20
Fintech
Legal Review on Whether a Client Is Classified as a PG Provider and the Specific Obligations
2024.08.28
LPO
Advising an Overseas Virtual Asset Business on Participation in a Blockchain Event in Korea
2024.07.19
