Lee & Ko offers a comprehensive service across all aspects of shipping law and related sectors, providing clients with a full range of expertise. In recent years, the team has successfully expanded its practice into cross-over industries, including port terminal operations, warehousing, offshore construction, and commodity trading. The practice is led by Jin-Young Jung, a seasoned expert in maritime law, marine insurance, and international commercial disputes. Yun-Jeong Seo leads the firm’s highly-regarded shipping finance team, advising shipping companies, financial institutions, and investors on complex transactions such as acquisitions and structured financing. Complementing the team’s strength, Yang-Ho Yoon brings a wealth of experience in shipping-related litigation and arbitration, while Young Jae Park advises on transactions in the industry and general average.
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  • ‘Lee & Ko, particularly Woo Jin Choi, is excellent and has a first-rate knowledge of Korean shipping law.’

  • ‘Woo Jin Choi has provided first-rate feedback to us. He always returns calls and is generous with his time.’

  • ‘Jin Young Jung is a very hard worker, engaged and knowledgeable.’

  • ‘Lee & Ko has many experts, including lawyer Yang-Ho Yoon, who has demonstrated his capabilities as an expert on domestic and foreign ships, providing advice and litigation.’

  • ‘Yang-Ho Yoon provided the best legal services with various experience, an understanding of cases, and a perfect understanding of the ship market.’

  • ‘Leveraging his extensive knowledge of the port industry, particularly in the critical areas of the container terminal business, Yang-Ho Yoon is diligently striving to deliver favourable outcomes in the disputes our company is navigating. His assistance has been invaluable.’

  • ‘Jin-Young Jung is a leader in the ship finance field.’

  • 'The team headed by Jin-Young Jung is a highly reliable and experienced team who always provides accurate and practical advice.'

Kernmandanten

  • Japan P & I Club
  • HMM Corporation Limited (formerly known as Hyundai Merchant Marine Co, Ltd.)
  • Pan Ocean Co., Ltd. (formerly known as STX Pan Ocean)
  • Busan Port Terminal Co., Ltd
  • Taeyoung Shipping Co., Ltd.
  • Heung-A Shipping Co., Ltd
  • DSEC Co. ,Ltd.
  • Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.
  • Lotte Global Logistics Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Hyundai Logistics)
  • Samsung SDS Co., Ltd.

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advised Hyundai LNG Co., Ltd on a case where the vessels at issue are equipped with LGIP engines, which should be able to interchangeably use LSFO and LPG gas, but due to a malfunction with the engine fuel system, they have been unable to use LPG gas and have had to use LSFO exclusively.
  • Represented Heung-A Line and Heung-A Shipping in LMAA arbitration in the UK and litigation in Korea with respect to bareboat charter and time charter disputes.
  • Advised a ship investment company established by Global Marine Financing Co., Ltd. (GMF) under the Ship Investment Company Act of Korea on financing the GMF’s acquisition of four new-build dual fuel pure car and truck carriers under construction, to be registered in the Republic of Malta in the ownership of four Maltese special purpose companies.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Partner*innen der nächsten Generation

Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.

Praxisleitung

Jin-Young Jung; Yun-Jeong Seo

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Yang-Ho Yoon; Gidon Nam; Woo-Jin Choi; Young Jae Park