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James Jung

Special Counsel

james.jung@hhlaw.com.au

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James has 15 years’ experience as a corporate and financial services lawyer, working in range of legal roles in the private and public sectors in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. James is also a nationally accredited mediator, a registered Overseas Arbitrator at the Qingdao International Arbitration Centre, and a Chartered Company Secretary/Governance Professional. Previously, James worked at the commercial law firms Buddle Findlay (Auckland) and Hesketh Henry (Auckland), and as a lawyer at the New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority (FMA), where his role included advising on the development and implementation of updated financial markets (securities) law, advising on the use of regulatory powers and engaging with market participants. Alongside his legal work, James is the Director of International at the College of Law Australia and holds company directorships and trusteeships in Australia and internationally. He is the Vice-President of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) and the Chair of the 2027 IPBA Sydney Annual Conference Host Committee. He is also the Regional Governor for Australia of the International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL), a Director of the National Environmental Law Association (Australia), and a trustee of the Halberg Foundation (New Zealand).

Expertise

Experience

  • Advised on complex financial markets regulation for financial institutions.

  • Advised on complex cross-border transactions across multiple industries.

  • Advised on company structuring and regulatory aspects of investing in Australia and New Zealand for both listed and non-listed South Korean companies.

  • Advised listed and non-listed foreign companies on acquisitions and sales of major companies and business assets in Australia and New Zealand.

  • Acted as independent legal advisor for a KRX listed company on acquisitions and disposal of interests in Australian companies and businesses.

Education

  • Master of Laws (Hons), University of Auckland

  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Auckland

  • Master of Arts (Hons), University of Auckland

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Auckland

Membership

  • Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA)

  • International Bar Association (IBA)

  • LAWASIA

  • International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL)

  • The Law Society of New South Wales

  • Asian Australian Lawyers Association

  • National Environmental Law Association

Expertise

Qualification

  • Legal Practitioner, Supreme Court of New South Wales

  • Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

  • Chartered Company Secretary, Chartered Governance Institute NZ

  • Chartered Governance Professional, Chartered Governance Institute NZ

  • Overseas Arbitrator, Qingdao Arbitration Commission

  • Nationally Accredited Mediator

Languages

  • English

  • Korean

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Firm News

H & H Lawyers' Leadership Recognised at the IPBA Annual Conference in Chicago

A group of delegates from our firm, namely, James Jung, Tin-Lok Shea, John Kim, and MARTIN POLAINE, FCIArb FAIADR, recently attended the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Annual Conference in Chicago. The IPBA community has always been a collegiate and engaged group, and this year was no exception – the conference was a great opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, exchange ideas, and build new connections across jurisdictions. The energy of the host city was on full display, from incisive keynote speeches and thoughtful panel discussions to a standout welcome reception at Wrigley Field, where the Cubs edged out the Dodgers (much to the disappointment of many Shohei Ohtani fans in attendance). We are proud to share that James Jung was announced as the Vice-President of the IPBA, with the 2027 conference planned to be hosted in Sydney (where he will officially become President). This is an enormous achievement culminating from years of dedication and contribution to the IPBA, and reflects James’ esteemed position within the IPBA community built upon the deep professional ties and friendships he has cultivated with colleagues from across the Asia-Pacific region. Tin-Lok Shea was also appointed as the IPBA Jurisdictional Council Member (JCM) for Australia, a senior leadership position representing the IPBA within the allocated jurisdiction. This is well deserved by Tin-Lok and his nomination was hugely supported by the IPBA Officers at the recent Council Meeting in Chicago. A huge congratulation to both James and Tin-Lok, who are looking forward to contributing to the IPBA’s mission of supporting legal development and collaboration of lawyers across the Asia-Pacific.

05 May 2025

Firm News

H & H Lawyers welcomes James Jung

We are pleased to announce appointment of James Jung as special counsel. James has 15 years’ experience as a corporate and financial services lawyer working at large law firms and the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) in New Zealand. Currently, he is the Director, International at the College of Law Australia as well as an Officer of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) and a Regional Governor (Australia) of the International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL). We look forward further expanding and strengthening our network and expertise for the benefit of our local and international clients with James’ joining.

08 Apr 2024