Shipping - South Korea
What the Team is Known For
Kwon & Co is a well-regarded boutique law firm in South Korea which is highly specialised in shipping. The team advises a range of domestic and international P&I clubs, underwriters and insurers. Its areas of expertise include cargo claims, charter party disputes and rehabilitation proceedings. The practice is also experienced in handling instances of crew injury or fatality, as well as advising on wet disputes including collisions and groundings.
Strengths
"Kwon & Co has a considerable, detailed understanding of Korean maritime law."
"We always receive good, clear advice, which demonstrates a full grasp of the applicable law and the best way to proceed."
Work Highlights
Kwon & Co represented PT Limas Tunggal in a USD17 million damages case against Korean Power Plants relating to the release of cargo without a bill of lading.
Notable Practitioners
Kwon Tae Il is head of department at Kwon & Co in South Korea. He advises a wide range of clients, including domestic and international insurers and ship owners on a range of disputes in the maritime space. "He considers various points, including the specific business relations between companies. Due to that, his advice always includes a commercial point of view." "Kwon Tae Il has extremely high service levels and a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry."
