Partner
TEL |
+82-2-772-5900 |
E-MAIL |
moonsung.lee@leeko.com |
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Moon Sung Lee first joined Lee & Ko in 1982 and, over a period of 25 years with the firm, was instrumental in developing one of Korea's leading corporate practice groups. In 2006, Mr. Lee left Lee & Ko to accept a judgeship with the Jeju District Court. After serving with distinction for 8 years in that capacity, Mr. Lee returned to Lee & Ko in February 2014. His practice is currently focused on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, international arbitration, cross-border litigation and other related areas.
Education
1987 |
George Washington University Law School, Master of Comparative Law |
1978 |
Judicial Research and Training Institute |
1975 |
Seoul National University – LL.B. |
Work Experience
2014-Present |
Lee & Ko |
1982-2006 |
Lee & Ko |
2006-2014 |
Judge, Jeju District Court |
1987-1988 |
Foreign Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &Flom, New York, U.S.A. |
1981-1982 |
Judge, Suwon District Court |
1978-1981 |
Judge Advocate Officer, Korean Army |
Expertise
Mergers & Acquisitions |
International Litigation |
International Arbitration |
Admissions
Admitted to bar, Korea(1978) |
Admitted to bar, State of New York(1988) |
Passed Public Administration Exam (1976) |
Languages
Representative Cases
- Establishment of holding office through publicly-exchanged stock
- Corporate governance restructuring
- International mergers and acquisitions
- Domestic enforcement of international arbitration award