Lee & Ko is a highly regarded firm in the insurance and reinsurance market, covering the entire scope of matters within the insurance sector. The team’s varied caseload includes precedent-setting disputes and complex transactions, covering the full insurance business life cycle. Practice head Jin Hong Kwon‘s practice largely centres on compliance under the Insurance Business Act and other relevant legislation. Working with an impressive roster of insurance, aviation and shipping clients, Jin Young Jung acts in commercial insurance disputes. Sae Um Kim has a wide-ranging practice advising international and domestic insurers and reinsurers on litigation, policy reviews and regulatory issues. Yang Ho Yoon acts as counsel for insurers and reinsurers in disputes.
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'I feel Lee & Ko has expertise in a variety of fields, including litigation and legal review. And Lee & Ko can quickly provide accurate opinions. I acknowledge Lee & Ko's lots of experience and capabilities.’
‘I know that Lee & Ko has many competent members, and I particularly value the abilities of lawyers Yangho Yoon and Jin Young Jung, whom I worked with from a client's perspective. They possess outstanding expertise in their fields, and they possess the friendliness and personal charm to maintain smooth and harmonious relationships with their clients.’
Key clients
- ABL Life Insurance Co., Ltd., formerly known as Allianz Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
- Ace American Fire Marine Insurance Co., Ltd (Korea Branch)
- AIA Group Limited (AIA Korea)
- AIG (American International Group) Insurance Co., Ltd.
- Allianz SE, Singapore Branch
- Allied World Assurance Company Ltd.
- Aon Korea Inc.
- Aon PLC
- Aon Singapore Pte. Ltd.
- Apple Europe Limited
- Arch MI Asia Limited
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Work highlights
Acted in criminal and antitrust defence relating to bid-rigging allegations and prosecution of Samsung Fire Insurance.
Advised on regulatory response relating to PIPC’s investigation into personal information practices in the insurance sector for KB Insurance, DB Insurance.
Provided regulatory advice relating to the implementation of an accountability structure chart under the amended Act on Corporate Governance of Financial Companies for DB Life Insurance, MetLife Insurance, and others.
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
Jin Hong Kwon
Other key lawyers
Yang Ho Yoon; Jin Young Jung; Sae Um Kim