‘Kim & Chang have a strong presence in shipbuilding with specialist knowledge and market presence.’

‘Chul-Won Lee is preeminent in advising clients on disputes regarding ship construction and design disputes. This extends to oil, gas and other infrastructure.’

‘The Kim & Chang maritime team has been and is still respected marine legal experts in the Korean shipping market. They have a high level of understanding of the shipping industry and show good performance in not only general charterparty disputes but also various other disputes. They have strong analytic ability and wide experience in arbitration and litigation.’

‘Chul-Won Lee is a very competent lawyer, and he has a great wealth of experience in the Korean shipping market. Further, he has shown us great performance in various litigation and arbitration proceedings.’

‘Kim & Chang is a reliable law firm that can provide a satisfactory solution even in the event of legally difficult problems or practically difficult problems. Also, it’s composed of attorneys with the highest expertise in the field of shipping and logistics, so it is very convenient for us to work together on various matters.’

‘Kim & Chang’s maritime team has the strength to provide reliable solutions even when requested for complicated and demanding tasks and has achieved successful results in civil and criminal lawsuits crucial to our corporation.’

‘While most of the members of Kim & Chang are excellent, Sang-Hyup Lee is trustworthy as he always devotes himself to us and has considerable expertise in the maritime field.’

‘The diversity of qualifications and experience of the team has helped a lot.’

‘Lee & Ko, particularly Woo Jin Choi, is excellent and has a first-rate knowledge of Korean shipping law.’

‘Woo Jin Choi has provided first-rate feedback to us. He always returns calls and is generous with his time.’

‘Jin Young Jung is a very hard worker, engaged and knowledgeable.’

‘Lee & Ko has many experts, including lawyer Yang-Ho Yoon, who has demonstrated his capabilities as an expert on domestic and foreign ships, providing advice and litigation.’

‘Yang-Ho Yoon provided the best legal services with various experience, an understanding of cases, and a perfect understanding of the ship market.’

‘Leveraging his extensive knowledge of the port industry, particularly in the critical areas of the container terminal business, Yang-Ho Yoon is diligently striving to deliver favourable outcomes in the disputes our company is navigating. His assistance has been invaluable.’

‘Jin-Young Jung is a leader in the ship finance field.’

‘The team headed by Jin-Young Jung is a highly reliable and experienced team who always provides accurate and practical advice.’

‘Excellent cross-jurisdiction skills. Good underlying knowledge of shipping law.’

‘Yoon Jeong Park is exceptionally able and hard-working and is great at managing a team for litigation.’

‘Sung Won Park has a lot of experience in marine affairs as he has worked on behalf of shipowners worldwide and P&I clubs for more than 20 years. He has a good reputation among the shipping society in Korea.’

‘The maritime team provides us with prompt legal advice in various fields such as charterparty, shipbuilding, ship finance and marine insurance, etc.’

‘Yoon Jeong Park is a very competent lawyer who knows clients’ needs well. She understands a ship owner’s position, and she has outstanding knowledge of and a close network in the shipping and shipbuilding industry. In addition to her great skills and talents, she is also very polite and kind.’

‘Sung Won Park has specialised knowledge of maritime vessels and is able to provide the best answers to clients’ requests accordingly.’

‘Yoon Jeong Park is an exceptional attorney. She provides legal advice that precisely meets client needs with a rare blend of approachability and professional expertise.’

‘Sung Won Park is truly commendable for his deep understanding of the law and his ability to navigate intricate legal waters with finesse. His dedication to ensuring smooth transactions and resolving complexities efficiently is invaluable to our operations.’

‘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.’

‘The team are incredibly knowledgeable, and nothing is too much. Updates are very detailed, and all responses are quick.’

‘In addition to all other areas like finance, tax, intellectual property rights, etc., Sechang & Co. has specialised in international shipping businesses and trades, which makes it very convenient for us.’

‘We have worked with Thomas Kim in complex international shipping matters. We very much value his reliability, outstanding availability and extremely short turnaround times and his practical approach.’

‘Moon & Song is a leading law firm in Korea specialising in all shipping-related matters. Hun Song stands out for his dedication to understanding clients’ businesses and operations, enabling him to provide well-balanced advice.’

‘Hun Song provides efficient and clear solutions to clients, taking into account their commercial pressures and interests. He is a diligent professional who effectively balances legal advice with operational risk management.’

‘Moon & Song has become recognised as one of the leading major maritime law firms in Korea, expanding and growing over the years, but continues to find ways to better serve clients in the more challenging industry environment and to earn their trust. Moon & Song always welcomes phone calls day or night and is ready to intervene and to be deployed for the assistance required, and clients may easily reach out even at late hours for urgent legal advice and support.’

‘Kwang-Myeong Moon, through abundant experience of more than 25 years in all types of maritime cases, is one of the most recognised lawyers in the Korean shipping market. He provides clients with precise and insightful advice, and he has an excellent skill to resolve complicated situations that clients are faced with. His passion towards work over the many years helped him gain respect from the Korean shipping community and he has been recognised by their international clients as well. Based on his experience with numerous major cases, he will always meet the client’s expected standards.’

‘Hun Song is recognised as one of the most reliable maritime lawyers who provides efficient and clear solutions to clients under a precise view of the situation. With an educational background in science and a major in mechanical engineering, he has resolved complex cases by thoroughly analysing the provided technical data and presenting the relevance and application of the technical points at issue.’

‘Sang Hwa Lee is prompt and active, and with abundant knowledge and sufficient experience in various types of maritime cases for 15 years, he is a recognised and recommendable maritime lawyer who always finds a proper solution for clients. He is exceptional in all types of maritime cases and shows a professional capacity for shipping legal disputes by offering extensive and clear legal advice and solutions focused on the client’s needs.’

‘Yulchon’s team are really efficient. They are responsive and experienced. They are one of the most reliable counterparties that we have.’

‘Christopher Joon Tae Cho is one of our favourite partners to work with. Always responsive even with the time zone difference between London and Korea. His legal service is professional and also efficient. Our corporate clients also prefer his support more than other European law firms. His team has been one of our favourites since more than a decade ago.’

‘Big team with industry specialists who are well known in the market. They are known to be one of the most efficient teams around.’

‘Christopher Joon Tae Cho is well-known and very experienced.’

‘Geen Kim is well-known and very respected.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘I believe that Elayne Heeseung Sung is one of the few lawyers capable of providing top-level legal advice in shipping financing in Korea. Her comprehensive advice from various angles instils confidence.’