Lee & Ko offers a comprehensive service across all aspects of shipping law and related sectors, providing clients with a full range of expertise. In recent years, the team has successfully expanded its practice into cross-over industries, including port terminal operations, warehousing, offshore construction, and commodity trading. The practice is led by Jin-Young Jung, a seasoned expert in maritime law, marine insurance, and international commercial disputes. Yun-Jeong Seo leads the firm’s highly-regarded shipping finance team, advising shipping companies, financial institutions, and investors on complex transactions such as acquisitions and structured financing. Complementing the team’s strength, Yang-Ho Yoon brings a wealth of experience in shipping-related litigation and arbitration, while Young Jae Park advises on transactions in the industry and general average.
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Work Department
Insurance · Maritime Litigation, Aviation, Maritime & Shipping
Position
Partner
Career
1995-Present Lee & Ko
2001-2002 Richard Butler, London as visiting lawyer
2001 Beaumont &Son as visiting lawyer
Languages
Korean and English
Education
2002-2003 Washington University Law School - LL.M
1992 Judicial Research & Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea
1989 Seoul National University - LL.M
1987 Seoul National University - LL.B
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Testimonials
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‘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.'
Key clients
- Japan P & I Club
- HMM Corporation Limited (formerly known as Hyundai Merchant Marine Co, Ltd.)
- Pan Ocean Co., Ltd. (formerly known as STX Pan Ocean)
- Busan Port Terminal Co., Ltd
- Taeyoung Shipping Co., Ltd.
- Heung-A Shipping Co., Ltd
- DSEC Co. ,Ltd.
- Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.
- Lotte Global Logistics Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Hyundai Logistics)
- Samsung SDS Co., Ltd.
- LX Pantos Logistics Co., Ltd.
- CJ Korex Co., Ltd.
- Hyundai Glovis Co., Ltd.
- H-Line Shipping Co, Ltd.
- Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd
- Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd.
- Heung-A Line Co., Ltd.
- Turkish Airlines
- FINNAIR
- E1 Corporation
- Korea Middle Power Corporation
- Hyundai Oil Bank Co.,Ltd
- SK E&S Co., Ltd.
- SK Networks Co., Ltd.
- KORES
- ANHISA LLC
- Posco Flow Co., Ltd
- BOIM Corporation
- Korea South-East Power Co Ltd
- Korea Southern Power Co Ltd
- Korea East-West Power Co Ltd
- Korea Western Power Co Ltd
- Lotte Fine Chemical
- Daelim Co., Ltd
- Donwon Pusan Container Terminal
- Taihan Cable & Solution Co., Ltd.
- GS Global Corporation
- 2GO Group Inc.
- Cenovus Energy Inc.
- Jin Air Co., Ltd
- Global Marine Financing Co., Ltd.
- Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
- Hyundai LNG Co., Ltd.
- Bank of America, National Association
Work highlights
Advised Hyundai LNG Co., Ltd on a case where the vessels at issue are equipped with LGIP engines, which should be able to interchangeably use LSFO and LPG gas, but due to a malfunction with the engine fuel system, they have been unable to use LPG gas and have had to use LSFO exclusively.
Represented Heung-A Line and Heung-A Shipping in LMAA arbitration in the UK and litigation in Korea with respect to bareboat charter and time charter disputes.
Advised a ship investment company established by Global Marine Financing Co., Ltd. (GMF) under the Ship Investment Company Act of Korea on financing the GMF’s acquisition of four new-build dual fuel pure car and truck carriers under construction, to be registered in the Republic of Malta in the ownership of four Maltese special purpose companies.