Shipping: local firms

Kim & Chang

Client Satisfaction

Kim & Chang‘s deep and broad maritime practice group remains a leading authority on Korean shipping law. The firm is regularly instructed by large domestic and international shipowners, shipbuilders and P&I clubs to handle transactions, wet and dry litigation and arbitration cases, marine insurance issues, and complex regulatory issues, with capabilities also encompassing the areas of international trade and offshore energy projects. ’Leading maritime lawyers’ Chul-Won Lee and practice head Byung-Suk Chung have wide-reaching experience, ranging from shipping and shipbuilding matters to trade disputes. Former P&I club claim manager Jae-Bok Lee focuses on shipping finance and insurance cases, while Joon Hwan Park has experience covering offshore energy, shipping regulation and collisions. Attorneys Na-Rae Kim and Sang-Hyup Lee are also noted.

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Testimonials

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‘K&C has extensive knowledge of regulatory issues and details. In addition to its deep knowledge, K&C went further by researching the most appropriate procedures and methods for obtaining each regulation for the project. K&C also worked closely in collaboration with the client to find the best way forward to carry out the project in the most efficient and accurate manner.’
‘The individuals of K&C have not only extensive knowledge of legal issues but also a good understanding of the current status and commercial awareness of the industry as well as the project. K&C made a diverse team for the project, consisting of lawyers and other counsels and advisors from relevant authorities, who are closely working together.’
‘Whenever we face a challenging dispute involving complex local/international shipping regulations we turn to Kim & Chang for assistance. Their team's dedication, combined with their deep understanding of local/international maritime law, results in a successful outcome that exceeds our expectations. Their strategic thinking, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to our case is truly remarkable.'
'Kim & Chang is a proven leader in resolving local shipping disputes effectively.’
‘Byung-Suk Chung and Chul-Won Lee are known as leading maritime lawyers in Korea (no doubt). Their ability to simplify complex legal concepts and provide actionable guidance was invaluable.'
‘The teams have many talented members all of them is are capable of all typed of maritime claims with a high standard.’
‘They have a variety of experience in shipping from different angles such as owners and P&I clubs.'

Key clients

Korea Shipowners’ Association
Hyundai LNG Shipping Co., Ltd.
SFL Corp.
Korea Shipping Association
Korea P&I Club
Maersk
North of England P&I
K Line
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
Korean Reinsurance Company

Work highlights

Advising 13 Korean container shipping companies affected by the Korean government’s administrative rules and regulations on the new safe freight/fare regime for truckers to transshipment containers, subject to the intra-terminal transfers in the Busan Port.

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