Young Gyu (JACOB) KIM

Director, Emmanuel Lawyers

Exceptional Legal Representation with Cultural Understanding

Jacob Kim (Young Gyu Kim) is the founding director of Emmanuel Lawyers, established in 2011. With extensive academic credentials and multilingual capabilities, he delivers premium legal services tailored to diverse client needs.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Divinity - Sydney College of Divinity
  • Master of Linguistics—Macquarie University (NSW)
  • Juris Doctor - Bond University
  • Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Queensland University of Technology.
  • Legal Master of Law - University of Queensland
  • Master of Taxation - University of Melbourne
  • Taxation of Corporate Finance - University of Oxford
  • Financial Strategy - University of Oxford
  • Master of Applied Law (Family of Law)- College of Law
  • Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland (2010)
  • Admitted as Solicitor of the High Court of Australia (2010)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Queensland Law Society
  • New South Wales Law Society
  • ACT Law Society
  • Victoria Law Society

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Jacob provides comprehensive legal services across:

  • Commercial Disputes & Litigation
  • Personal Injury (related to Work and MVA) & Compensation Law 
    • Victoria
    • Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
    • New South Wales
  • Commercial & Corporate Law
    • M&A Acquisitions
    • Legal matters related to the corporate including listed public and private company
  • Mining law in Queensland
  • Family Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Taxation Law
    • Tax disputes with ATO
  • Employment Law
  • Criminal & Traffic Law
  • Property Law & Conveyancing
  • Wills & Estate Planning

THE EMMANUEL LAWYERS DIFFERENCE

What sets Jacob apart is his commitment to making legal services accessible and understandable. Recognizing that many clients, particularly from Asian backgrounds, find Australian law complex and intimidating, Jacob has built his practice on:

  • Cultural Sensitivity - Fluent in English and Korean, Jacob bridges cultural gaps that often hinder effective legal representation
  • Clear Communication - Demystifying legal processes through plain language explanations
  • Client-Centered Approach - Prioritizing client interests while minimizing costs through practical solutions
  • Strategic Negotiation - Pursuing efficient resolutions while maintaining unwavering advocacy for client rights

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

A respected figure in the Korean community, Jacob actively takes on leadership roles and remains deeply connected to the communities he serves across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

OUR PROMISE

At Emmanuel Lawyers, we live by our commitment: "Your Case, Your Rights, OUR Fight!"

Contact Jacob today to experience legal representation that combines professional excellence with genuine understanding of your unique circumstances.