Environment

We have extensive experience in all areas of environmental and health & safety management. Our team has in-depth understanding of the regulatory issues and relevant litigation experience to assist our clients to identify and effectively manage associated risk areas. Our experts have also advised the Ministry of Environment for more than 10 years, and have been closely involved in the interpretation and enactment of various laws and regulations to further hone our professionalism.

◆ Representation in appeal against penalties and other administrative enforcement actions
◆ Performance of environment law due diligence
◆ Representation in criminal and civil cases involving environmental liabilities
◆ Advice on mergers and acquisitions involving major corporations in the energy industry and due diligence on assets, liabilities, health and safety and regulatory issues
◆ Review of toxic gas and waste emission standards

The Lawyer in Charge

Key Performance

  • Frequently advise the Ministry of Environment on policy issues

  • Represented the Korea Environment Corporation in a number of environmental lawsuits

  • Represented clients in collective disputes involving waste treatment at an incineration plant

  • Advised clients on gas emission standards, toxic waste management regulations, etc., in connection with factory acquisitions

  • Represented clients in claims for revocation of the government’s refusal to extend the soil & stone excavation permit period

  • Represented Vietnam War veterans in damages claims relating to use of the defoliant Agent Orange

  • Represented clients in product liability claims in connection with the use of DPF additives

  • Various preliminary injunction filings and damages claims relating to noise, dust, cracks, and the right to sunlight

  • Represented residents in the Boryeong region in their claims for compensation arising from the Taean oil spill