Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law firm, has announced the addition of Hyunchai Isabelle Sohn as Of Counsel to its Asia Pacific Regional Centre in Singapore. Sohn, who is licensed to practise in Korea, brings her extensive experience from InterLEX Consulting & Law and her previous role as in-house counsel for Samsung Electronics.
Sohn’s expertise spans a wide range of labour and employment matters, including internal investigations, trade secrets, and cross-border investment transactions. Her appointment is part of Littler’s strategic expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, aimed at bolstering its capabilities to provide strategic solutions to multinational employers. “Isabelle’s depth of experience both in-house and in private practice in Korea will further strengthen our ability to provide strategic solutions to multinational employers navigating today’s global marketplace,” said Trent Sutton, shareholder and leader of Littler’s Asia Pacific Regional Centre.
Sohn is a prominent figure in Korea’s legal community, having served as a legal advisor to several Korean governmental bodies and being recognised as a Leading Lawyer of Korea by Legal Times for three consecutive years. Her academic credentials include a J.D. from Korea University Law School and an LL.B. from Seoul National University, School of Law.
Sohn expressed her enthusiasm about joining Littler, stating, “With its preeminent global platform and knowledgeable solicitors in every area of labour and employment law, Littler is uniquely positioned to support the international organisations I serve.”
Littler’s Singapore office serves as a hub for labour and employment advice across Asia, leveraging local knowledge and a global platform to support both APAC-based and multinational companies.
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