Tae Il Kwon
Kwon & CoKwon & Co provides wide coverage of both wet and dry shipping matters, with recent activity in crew death and injury cases, as well as rehabilitation and bankruptcy proceedings. The team is led by Tae Il Kwon, who brings a wealth of experience in casualty cases, charterparty disputes, and bankruptcy proceedings. Suyeon Jung is highly regarded for her advisory work with foreign clients, having built significant expertise in crew-related issues under the Korean Seafarers Act. She also possesses strong experience in vessel arrest cases and cargo defence claims.
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‘They provide very quick and practical advice based on their diverse practices in the Korean market. They also work with many P&I clubs and global law firms, so they also have a lot of experience dealing with international counterparties and English law-based disputes.'
‘Tae Il Kwon is one of the most well-known senior maritime lawyers in the Korean market and has worked with many shipowners involving various types of ships and claims. He provides very quick and practical advice based on his in-depth knowledge and vast experience.'
‘You can reach Kwon & Co basically any time you want, and they provide quick but precisely detailed guidance no matter what your question is. They always provide top-notch customer service.’
‘Kwon & Co first thinks to find the best solution from the client's point of view. In terms of the client's position, I think that is the big difference from other law firms that consider the legal merit first from a legal perspective.’
‘In particular, Tae Il Kwon and Suyeon Jung are both Korean lawyers and have studied in the UK, so they can compare and present their opinions even from a legal perspective under English law. Both are diligent and very smart, and they have great passion and effort to find a clue to the solution.’
‘The firm has a strong team consisting of lawyers who have a deep understanding of shipping practice and knowledge.’
‘Kwon & Co's lawyers are always ready to listen to the clients and, as a result, catch their needs easily and understand them very well. Also, they have an understanding of the industry in depth, which makes their legal advice very practical and helps the clients to make a proper decision not only in a legal way but also in a commercial way.'
‘Among maritime boutique law firms, they are the most passionate about the cases they handle and conduct in-depth research to achieve the best results. They are dedicated to winning cases and always communicate with clients throughout the process.’
Key clients
- Campbell Johnston Clark
- EUKOR Car Carriers
- Gard P&I Club
- Hyundai Marine & Fire
- Korea Shipping Association
- London P&I
- NorthStandard
- PT Limas Tunggal
- Japan P&I
- SK Shipping
- Skuld
- Hyundai Glovis
- Shinsung Shipping
- Nordisk Skibsrederforening (Nordisk Defence Club)
- DB Insurance
- Britannia P&I
- Pan Ocean
Work highlights
- Acted for EUKOR Car Carriers in relation to the fire which occurred on board a time-chartered car carrier M.V. “Platinum Ray” and completely won the case in the appellate court against the cargo interests.
- Acted for Cheng Lie Navigation Co., Ltd and won a Korean Supreme Court case which set the standard regarding the scope of the time bar for demurrage claims.
- Acted for Indonesian company PT Limas Tunggal and won a Korean Supreme Court case regarding delivery of cargo without a bill of lading, in which the claim amount was over US$17m.
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Suyeon Jung
Kwon & CoPractice head
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Tae Il Kwon