Praised for its consistently ‘prompt and precise advice’, boutique firm Kwon & Co is led by Tae Il Kwon, a renowned charterparty dispute, rehabilitation and bankruptcy specialist with expertise in Korean and English law. Suyeon Jung, who has considerable experience assisting with cargo claims and handling cases relating to seafarers’ injury and illness, provides valuable support. With clients comprising domestic and global shipping companies, along with P&I clubs, the firm is regularly instructed to act on vessel arrests, collisions and groundings, and cases involving criminal and maritime tribunals, all of which the team is adept at handling.
Testimonials
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‘Super prompt and efficient all the way. Always available to discuss matters and able to get right to the key points of the issues.’
‘Tae Il Kwon is very efficient and his charges are reasonable. On top of that every time we are appointing him, he is 100% successful.’
‘The team is deeply knowledgeable about the shipping industry, and this makes it easier to understand the actual nature of the claims involved and to guide the customers to which direction they can move and what to expect as a result from the courts of law.’
‘Tae Il Kwon is a great attorney. He always responds to us almost immediately and keeps us updated on developments. He handles the case very efficiently and professionally.’
‘Prompt and precise advice, excellent result always. Working 24/7 with immediate responses. Reliable advice to move forward.’
‘I had the pleasure of working with Kwon & Co on a complex local shipping issue, and their expertise in maritime law was evident from the start. Their team has a deep understanding of local regulations and they are very passionate about the case. They provided quick and clear guidance, kept us informed every step of the way, and secured a favorable resolution.
‘We have been retaining Kwon & co as our company's legal counsel, and what distinguishes them is their expertise on shipping law and profound understanding of the shipping industry. Tae Il Kwon is dedicated to meeting clients' needs by providing comprehensive and prompt advice. As a shipping company, we often encounter unforeseen issues that require swift legal advice - their team has an impressive ability to deliver this, and it helped us a lot on many occasions.'
‘Very responsive and thorough in addressing issues, excellent legal and tactical advice, offers realistic and innovative advice, well able to assess litigation risks and methods to improve upon.’
Key clients
- Campbell Johnston Clark
- EUKOR Car Carriers
- Gard P&I Club
- Hyundai Marine & Fire
- Korea Shipping Association
- Korea P&I
- London P&I
- NorthStandard P&I
- PT Limas Tunggal
- Sinokor Merchant Marine
- SK Shipping
- Hyundai Glovis
- Shinsung Shipping
- T.S. Line
- Cheng Lie Navigation
- Skuld P&I
- Britannia P&I
- Pan Ocean
- Japan P&I
- West of England P&I
- DB Insurance
- Fesco Ocean Management
- Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
- Korean Reinsurance Company
- UK P&I Club
Work highlights
- Represented Cheng Lie Navigation in a case relating to claimed container demurrage against the consignee and successfully overturned the case at the Korean Supreme Court.
- Represented EUKOR Car Carriers in a case where Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, the cargo insurer, filed a lawsuit claiming $5m for cargo damages against the client, who was at the time charterer of a vessel which caught fire.
- Successfully represented Peaceful Water in a case where auction proceedings of the vessel were commenced due to a bunker claim against an alleged charterer of the vessel.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tae Il Kwon