Environmental issues in construction are becoming increasingly complex and fragmented, going beyond traditional regulations on air, water, waste, soil contamination, and noise. In addition to carbon emission regulations, emissions trading systems, and renewable energy policies to reduce greenhouse gases, regulations are also evolving to proactively respond to and manage environmental, health, and safety risks.
Based on our expertise and experience, we provide legal representation and consulting services related to construction development, approvals, and permits, and its environmental impact, various environmental impact assessments, and other disputes related to environmental regulations as well as ESG compliance.
Key Practice Areas Close
- Environmental regulations
- Development projects, approvals, and permits
- Environmental dispute resolution
- Environmental criminal defense
- Climate change-related matters
Experience Close
- Represented the Minister of Environment and won 90% of the case against a major automobile manufacturer seeking to cancel fines and other penalties
- Represented the Minister of Environment in a case involving the revocation of a suspension order against a corporation operating a smelter
- Represented a client in an action to confirm the invalidity of the approval of the implementation plan for a private park project lacking an environmental impact assessment and obtained the court’s dismissal of claim (in favor of the client)
- Represented various construction companies and tenants in environmental disputes related to construction, including sunlight, view, noise, vibration, and dust
- Represented Korean construction companies H and D, as well as cities A and Y, in civil litigation related to waste, noise, vibration, and sewage treatment facilities
- Represented the Korea Water Resources Corporation in a class action lawsuit filed by over 400 plaintiffs for damages related to flooding caused by Typhoon Chava
- Represented Company D in a case involving the reversal of an administrative agency's rejection of an application to change an air emission facility
- Represented Korean manufacturers K, H, and S and government departments in administrative proceedings related to air pollution and emission rights
- Advised on drafting the Climate Change Countermeasures Act.
- Advised the Seoul City Government on the enactment of an eco-friendly ordinance
- Advised the Korea National Petroleum Association on amending legislations related to the double burden of pollution control contributions and the obligation to deploy pollution control vessels in projects related to the Marine Environment Management Act.
