Chul-Won Lee
Kim & Chang
Kim & Chang
Client SatisfactionKim & Chang’s top-tier litigation practice is recognised for its expertise across civil disputes, administrative litigation, antitrust, M&A, and white-collar crime. The team, led by prominent litigators Sang Ho Han and Jin Yeong Chung, includes former judge Chang Hoon Baek and senior attorney Seok Beom Hong, both highly regarded for their work in criminal and civil cases, often representing major Korean corporations. Former judge Yong Sang Kim is a standout in real estate and administrative litigation, frequently handling shareholder disputes. Chul-Won Lee has extensive experience in a wide range of shipping laws, including those regarding maritime and environmental casualties, charter party and bills of lading disputes, and shipbuilding disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘The role and excellent ability of each lawyer, the client's emotional management, the ability to argue and written skills, excellent understanding of the ability, and good understanding according to matters.’
- 'The team has thorough preparation, high understanding, organised document work and great argument ability.’
‘For various types of cases, Kim & Chang has presented the best teams with appropriate competence specific to each respective field.’
‘Unlike other law firms, Kim & Chang's Partner, Jin Yeong Chung, has played an outstanding role in creating strategies for litigation development while selecting and deploying appropriate team members depending on the situation.’
‘I have worked with this incredible team for ten years now. They are reliable, very hard working and very easy to talk and discuss with.’
‘All the litigation team is very up to date on practice regarding international litigation. They have impressive skills and a very well knowledge of our case - a tough and difficult one. Jin Yeong Chung is an admirable and impressive partner.’
‘Perfect market knowledge paired with excellent legal advice and remarkable English language abilities.’
‘Superb legal advice at the highest level with a perfect team organisation for complex litigation cases.’
Key clients
- Volkswagen AG
- Goldman Sachs
- Morgan Stanley
- JP Morgan
- The Boeing Company
- Schindler Holding AG
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Korean Air
- Naver Corporation
- Hyundai Heavy Industries
Work highlights
- Achieved a significant victory for Meta Platforms Ireland Limited on December 21, 2023, when the Supreme Court revoked a corrective order and administrative fines imposed by the Korea Communications Commission regarding Meta’s change in connection routes to manage its online traffic.
- Successfully defended Tada against charges of violating the Passenger Transport Services Act, arguing that Tada operated as a legal short-term rental car service with driver referral, permitted under existing regulations.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jin Yeong Chung
Kim & ChangPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sang Ho Han, Jin Yeong Chung