Jipyong LLC is experienced in representing Korean domestic and international clients from the major sectors of the shipping industry, including shipowners, P&I clubs, shipyards, ship financiers and more. Choon Won Lee heads the team with extensive experience in litigation and arbitration related to the carriage of cargo, chartering, shipbuilding, and investigations and handling of maritime casualties, both domestically and internationally. Dahee Kim specialises in issues surrounding bill of lading, charterparty and shipbuilding disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are incredibly hard-working, and they will always put themselves out to provide a return service when required. Also they have very good lawyers and are very commercial when required to be.’

  • ‘I have worked with partner Choon Won Lee for over 15 years now. He is excellent and very easy to deal with. He is also an extremely able lawyer and tactician.’

  • ‘Trustworthy. Quick and reliable services.'

  • ‘Personable and user friendly.’

Key clients

  • Asiana Airlines Inc
  • HMM Company Limited
  • SK Shipping Co Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised and represented a Korean shipping company in a lawsuit against the developer/designer of a LNG cargo containment system.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Choon Won Lee

Other key lawyers

Dahee Kim, Ji Won Lee, Sarah Kwon