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About
Provided by Chul-Won Lee
Practice Areas
Litigation, International Arbitration & Cross-Border Litigation, Shipping, Insolvency & Restructuring, and Europe.
Career
Kim & Chang (2006-Present);
Addleshaw Goddard, London (2011-2012);
Holman Fenwick Willan, London (2011);
Judge, Seoul Southern District Court and Seoul Central District Court (2002-2006).
Professional Memberships
Korean Bar;
Solicitor, England & Wales;
Supporting Membership Member, London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA);
Arbitrator, The Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB).
Personal
University College London (LL.M., 2011);
Graduate School of Law, Seoul National University (LL.M., 2006);
Seoul National University (LL.B., 1997).
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Lee Chul-Won has extensive experience handling shipbuilding, charter party and bill of lading disputes in the Korean market. He is adept at acting for shipbuilders and P&I clubs.
Lee Chul-Won has particular expertise undertaking ICC and SIAC arbitrations. He regularly advises on disputes arising from shareholder agreements, M&A transactions and insurance contracts. His clientele includes international corporates and private equity firms.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A genuine pleasure working with him. He had a strong commercial understanding on how deals work, and pointed out the single most important law clause to be applied to the case, which made a significant contribution to the favourable final award."
"He has good commercial awareness and uses it to provide practical solutions to clients."
"Based on his experience and knowledge, he has a firm grip on the conduct of the case. Also, he actively conducts discussions and exchanges opinions to proceed in the client's desired direction."
"Mr Lee is a well-balanced and reliable lawyer who I can rely on in a difficult case."
"A genuine pleasure working with him. He had a strong commercial understanding on how deals work, and pointed out the single most important law clause to be applied to the case, which made a significant contribution to the favourable final award."
"He has good commercial awareness and uses it to provide practical solutions to clients."
"Based on his experience and knowledge, he has a firm grip on the conduct of the case. Also, he actively conducts discussions and exchanges opinions to proceed in the client's desired direction."
"Mr Lee is a well-balanced and reliable lawyer who I can rely on in a difficult case."