Asian Legal Business (ALB) has once again named Lee & Ko among Asia’s leading ESG law firms in its “ALB Asia Top ESG Law Firms 2026.” This marks the firm’s third recognition in this category, reaffirming Lee & Ko’s depth of expertise, market leadership and continued commitment to ESG-related legal services.
Lee & Ko provides comprehensive, one-stop advisory services through its ESG Group, which brings together dedicated professionals across key practice areas, including Environment, Occupational Safety & Health, Compliance, Corporate, and Labor & Employment. This latest recognition reflects the strength of the firm’s integrated advisory capabilities and its extensive experience in advising on a broad spectrum of ESG mandates.
Notably, Lee & Ko’s ESG Group has worked closely with the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment in shaping Korea’s green chemistry framework and advancing its pilot program, contributing to the development of a robust national system for assessing the sustainability of chemical substances. In the private sector, the Group has advised on the development of greenhouse gas reduction methodologies for agricultural projects utilizing methane-reducing microorganism technology, supporting clients in strengthening their carbon reduction strategies and ESG preparedness.
Lee & Ko has also been actively involved in a wide range of ESG-related matters, including green bond and ESG finance advisory, supply chain and human rights due diligence, and responses to greenwashing investigations. Through these engagements, the firm continues to support clients in building more sustainable, resilient and globally competitive businesses.
Asian Legal Business (ALB), a leading legal industry publication affiliated with Thomson Reuters, identifies outstanding ESG law firms across the Asia-Pacific region based on a comprehensive assessment of expertise, market reputation and client feedback from leading law firms and practitioners.