Kim Chang Lee’s litigation group includes former judges and former officials of administrative agencies such as the National Court Administration and the Administrative Appeals Commission who have extensive experience in administrative litigation and proceedings and are able to provide our clients with optimal solutions in this practice area. Equipped with deep expertise and practical know-how in this practice area, our specialists provide effective advocacy for our clients throughout the administrative appeals process.

In particular, Kim Chang Lee has a successful track record in representing our clients in appeals proceedings, including applications for suspension of enforcement, administrative appeals, administrative litigation and constitutional litigation in relation to administrative decisions on permits and licenses, petitions, administrative sanctions, and public contributions, among others. We assist our clients in selecting the most suitable forum for filing administrative appeals and provide legal advice tailored to that particular forum and attendant proceedings. Our attorneys in this practice area provide comprehensive services to our clients by working closely with our specialists in the corporate, finance, labor, construction, tax and environment practice groups in handling administrative litigation requiring deep knowledge in other practice areas.

• Drafting of preliminary opinions on administrative measures to be imposed and advisory engagement on related countermeasures to be taken in administrative hearings
• Administrative appeals and litigation involving infringement of interest
• Constitutional litigation before the Constitutional Court of Korea
• Criminal proceedings and appeals of administrative fines involving violations of administrative laws and regulations
• Litigation for cancellation of sanctions involving construction projects including restrictions on eligibility for biddings
• Litigation for cancellation of indemnity
• Litigation for cancellation of eminent domain
• Administrative litigation involving reconstruction/redevelopment projects
• Financial Services Commission in defense against a lawsuit seeking cancellation of imposition of administrative penalty
• Application for suspension of enforcement and litigation for cancellation of corrective orders relating to fair trade laws
• Litigation for cancellation of administrative hearing decision on unjust termination of employment
• Litigation for cancellation of decision on denial of reappointment
• Litigation for cancellation of selection of preferred bidder in a private investment project
• Litigation for cancellation of various sanctions imposed pursuant to environmental laws
• Administrative litigation involving workers’ compensation