Seoul National University, College of Law, LLB (1992)
University of Washington Law School, Visiting Scholar (2004
2006)
Konkuk University, Graduate School of Real Estate Studies, Master in Construction Development (2009)
Experience
Shin & Kim Law Office (2000-2012)
Advisor, Certified Public Appraiser Advisory Council, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (2008)
Partner, Dongin Law Group (2012-Present)
Accomplishment
1. Real Property (land transaction, apartment, commercial building distribution, construction defect)
Hyundai Asset Management Co., Ltd.’s land sales closing proceeds dispute in Ulsan area
Represented lot purchasers in a suit related to sale in lots in relation to Shinyoung Group’s Chungju G Well City
Litigated in the unjust enrichment claim related to development charge in connection with Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.’s apartment business in Busan
Counseled on auction and lien in relation to a large scale spa & sauna facility in Bucheon
Constitutional suit in relation to constitutionality of National Land Planning Act Article 95 Section 1 in relation to Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Advised clients on solution for warehouse for major food company in relation to Boguemjari housing site
Advised clients on PF related to development projects, bridge loan agreement (Cheil Savings Bank, Shinyoung Securities, Hana Bank, constructors, etc.)
2. Construction contractor (construction service contract, construction service fee and subcontract service fee, joint contractors)
application for receivership and workout of construction companies
Represented a contractor in a claim for additional construction expense in connection with Office of Subway Construction, Seoul Metropolitan Government, line #8
Handled a claim for construction service fee and mechanics lien in relation to Dongsung Construction Co., Ltd. Cheonan area tunnel construction
Dispute related to installation of earth anchor
Handled construction service contract and preliminary injunction for cease of construction in relation to Korea Professor Mutual Society
3. Redevelopment, Reconstruction
Represented clients in North Ahyun 2nd District Reconstruction Association’s president and directors’ breach of trust case (not guilty)
Handled a claim for settlement of charge related to value added taxes imposed on members of association in relation to Hwagok 2nd District reconstruction association
Handled litigations for affirmation of nullity of incorporation of association of Sukkwan 2nd District Reconstruction Association and nullity of management and disposal plan
Filed complaint on behalf of the client in a criminal case in relation to illegal sale of lots by the former chairman of the Naengchun reconstruction association and reconstruction contractor representative (prosecuted)
Handled litigations for revocation of incorporation of various associations, cancellation of resolution of association members’/shareholders’ meeting, and advised on matters related to Special Act on the Promotion of Urban Renewal
4. Labor, Labor Management Relations
Advised Ssangyong Motor Company on the issue of countermeasure against the 2009 strike
Handled damage claim in relation to the illegal workout of Ssangyong Motor Company Union
Defended the client in petition for affirmation of employee status of KTX female attendants
Defended in high profile labor cases such as litigation for injunction against interruption in activities of labor union of Seoul Broadcasting System
Advised on various labor law issues
5. Management right dispute, Shareholder relations
Defended clients in Savezone CEO’s beach of trust case in Savezone v. Eland Group case (at appellate level, not guilty, the most noteworthy case related to breach of trust and property damage –Seoul High Court 2007no2684)
Defended Vision Hitech Co., Ltd. in relation to petition for holding of special shareholders’ meeting
Handled cases related to holding of special shareholders’ meetings of other companies
Handled cases related to inspection of accounting(books & records) and shareholder’s names
Publications and Materials
Research on elements, problems and solutions for reconstruction resolutions (Konkuk University, Graduate School of Real Estate Studies, Master’s Thesis, 2009. 8.)
Claims for menstruation leave and labor allowance therefor (2007. 6.)
Reshuffle order of employees (relocation, transfer) and preliminary injunction invalidating the effect thereof (2007. 4.)