Sechang & Co. is a popular choice for major domestic and international shipping companies and P&I clubs seeking assistance with damage recovery claims. Practice head Hyun Kim is an industry veteran, having developed in-depth knowledge of a breadth of maritime matters over the course of his practice, and has been a key advisor to Samsung SDS and the Korea Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Fisheries. Thomas Kim and Young Hwan Ahn are also noted for their crucial support on the firm's key mandates, including on demurrage and liquidation proceedings.
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Testimonials
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'Sechang are responsive and helpful and have often assisted on an urgent basis, turning around submissions on very short notice.’
‘Jintae Joo - efficient, knowledgable and hands on. Hyun Kim -extremely well versed in Korean law and prompt in his response time.’
‘I deal predominantly with Thomas Kim and Jin Tae Joo, both of whom are very helpful and excellent at providing the information that I need in a timely manner. ’
‘Strong attention to detail and diligent in continued efforts over time until successful resolution.’
‘Very resourceful in both access to information and identifying and accessing appropriate market contacts.’
Key clients
- Samsung SDS
- Kuehne & Nagel
- Pan Ocean Co., Ltd.
- Heung-A Shipping
- Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance
- Bernhard Schulte
- North of England
- MOL (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Korea
- HDI Sigorta
- KSS Line
- Pan Continental Shipping Co. (PanCon)
- Korea Shipping Association (KSA)
Work highlights
Representing Samsung SDS in obtaining a landmark victory for the client as claimant in a Korea Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) arbitration against another Samsung affiliate.
Successfully representing KOEM (Korea Marine Environment Management Corp) in the district court and appeals court in litigation where local gravel collectors using exclusive economic zones (EEZ) to collect gravel demanded KOEM to reduce fees for the use of EEZs for gravel collection.
Representing global container lessors against Hanjin Shipping in Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings, and previously under Chapter 11 rehabilitation proceedings.
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Practice head
Dr. Hyun Kim
Other key lawyers
Thomas Kim; Young Hwan Ahn