DR & AJU LLC provides a wide range of professional services to resolve legal disputes regarding a range of shipping matters, including maritime incidents such as ship collisions, fires and sinking. The team collaborates with other practice groups, such as ESG advisory and serious accident advisory, to offer a well-rounded service. Sang Bong Lee heads the practice and is experienced in both domestic and international disputes regarding shipping and its related industries. Woo Rin Sung bolsters the practice with demonstrated expertise in maritime-related work.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Client-centric approach, experienced professionals, flexibility and agility.’

  • ‘Woo Rin Sung possesses exceptional expertise and extensive experience in his field, particularly in shipping. Mr. Sung's unique experience of seamen's life has been invaluable in providing professional insights. His client-centric approach, prioritising understanding and addressing client needs, has been highly satisfactory for our company's requirements. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of expert legal services, especially in the shipping and vessel fields.’

  • ‘Very service-minded, providing legal advice of high quality in due time.’

  • ‘Woo Rin Sung has deep insight into Korean fisheries regulations to provide accurate and useful advice on complex regulatory matters.’

  • ‘They are one of the best teams dealing with shipping and port infrastructure. They gave a great result in several cases.’

Key clients

  • Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority
  • Incheon Port Authority
  • Busan Port Authority
  • Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Government of the Republic of Korea
  • An Employee of Korea Water Resources Corporation
  • Daesan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries (Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries)
  • Administrator of Busan Regional Office of Oceans and Fisheries (Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries)
  • Buan-gun Office
  • Republic of Korea (Competent Authority: West Sea Fisheries Management Service)
  • Ulleung Heayang Haeun Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Advised Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority on a dispute over water facility usage fees with Korea National Oil Corporation.
  • Advised Incheon Port Authority on a dispute over mooring charges for water facility usage.
  • Advised Busan Port Authority on a payment dispute arising from the termination of a shipbuilding project.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sang Bong Lee

Other key lawyers

Woo Rin Sung, Hee Kyung Jeong