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Jipyong LLC

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Jipyong LLC

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About

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Jipyong’s Maritime Team is widely regarded as one of the best teams in Korea. Our Maritime Team has extensive experience in representing ship owners, airlines, P&I clubs, and insurance/reinsurance companies. We conduct investigations regarding shipping accidents as well as handle marine safety proceedings, arbitration matters, and litigation in providing clients, both at home and abroad, with a comprehensive array of legal services related to all maritime, insurance, aviation, cross-border transactions and ship financing matters in conjunction with foreign law firms.

Our Maritime Team has been recognized in Korea and abroad for its stellar track record and commitment to client service. We have been selected as the Law Firm of the Year in the Shipping, Maritime & Aviation category for Asialaw Asia-Pacific Legal Practice Awards 2017. We were also selected as the Law Firm of the Year in Korean Maritime category in 2010 by Asian-Counsel Magazine. Especially, attorney Choon Won LEE was selected as the Leading Lawyer in the Korean Shipping & Maritime category for Asialaw Leading Lawyers consecutively from 2010 to 2022. He was also awarded the Clients Choice Awards by International Law Office (ILO) consecutively in 2010~2019, and as the Leading Individual in the Korean Shipping category by Chambers Asia-Pacific consecutively in 2011-2023.

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Shipping - South Korea

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Jipyong has wide-ranging expertise across contentious shipping and maritime matters, from cargo and insurance claims and charter party disputes to rehabilitation and bankruptcy disputes. The team has additional strength in advising on accidents at sea, including collisions and explosions as well as oil pollution and other environmental issues. It adeptly assists clients with international arbitration relating to contractual disputes and is frequently instructed by ship owners, charterers, cargo owners and marine insurers.

Strengths

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  • They always carry out the schedule without any interruptions. Even in urgent situations, they calmly perform their work and complete it perfectly.

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  • They offer quick response to our requests, thorough understanding of and extensive experience with our business, and are reliable in key advisory matters and litigation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Choon Won Lee
    Band 2Choon Won Lee

    Choon Won Lee

    Lee Choon Won is a well-respected lawyer in South Korea for maritime matters. He is highly active across a variety of contentious shipping cases, including cargo claims and bill of lading disputes.

    • He has a very high level of understanding of the company's business and problem-solving ability and offers opinions considering our management values.

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    • He is prompt and reliable, consistently proving the quality of his work and delivering strong value for the money.

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