With a bench comprised of experienced litigators, including former Supreme Court Justices and attorneys, Lee & Ko's practice has a long-standing presence in the market. The defence industry and the entertainment industry have become recent areas of focus for the team. At the helm of the practice, Pyoung Keun Song sits is a seasoned litigator in the areas of antitrust, competition, and TMT. Having served as a judge for twenty-three years, Seong Won Chang has a wide-ranging practice encompassing intellectual property and construction litigation, and Chang Ho Seong has a similarly broad practice, including construction, real estate, and banking-related matters. Jae Heon Park is a key contact for financial institutions on commercial disputes, whereas Yeon Woo Lee has a demonstrable track record acting for multinational companies in litigation related to their business dealings with Korean counterparts.
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Testimonials
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‘The lawyers at Lee & Ko not only possess a high level of expertise in their respective fields but also provide a one-stop service through organic collaboration with numerous other experts, which is their greatest strength.’
‘Jae Heon Park impressed us with his kind and prompt responses whenever we reached out, and he assembled a team of top experts who addressed all our concerns and provided solutions to various and complex legal issues. He is a lawyer with outstanding abilities, which are hard to find.'
‘This team owns and uses a visionary sight on each and every case they handle. Also, I've received a feeling that this team always try to complete their work as their own case.’
Key clients
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
- HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd.
- KB Securities Co., Ltd.
- LG Chem Ltd.
- Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd.
- Woori Bank
- NAVER Corporation
- Korea Land & Housing Corporation
- SK telecom Co., Ltd.
- Dunamu Inc.
- Daewoong Pharma Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Assisted the Government of Korea with a lawsuit seeking USD1bn of damages from an earthquake
Acted for KB Securities Co., Ltd. in a leading case recognising the legitimacy of reverse trading (covering) and under which conditions it is permissible.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Pyoung Keun Song
Other key lawyers
Seong Won Chang; Jae Heon Park; Yeon Woo Lee; Chang Ho Seong