Defense Industry & Aerospace
The defense industry, public procurement sector, and the aerospace industry require comprehensive legal support at every stage of a project, from initial planning to contract performance. As public procurement projects involving the defense industry and national defense sector are directly connected to the national and public interest, such projects require strict compliance with applicable laws and procedural requirements. Even minor mistakes during the performance of a contract may expose a company to significant consequences, including restrictions on participation in public procurement tenders for all public institutions, liquidated damages, contractual penalties, and liability for damages arising from rescission or termination of the contract. In addition, corporate executives and individual project personnel may face civil and criminal liability. Accordingly, continuous and systematic legal support is essential throughout the entire project process, from the initial project planning stage through contract formation and performance. Furthermore, the aerospace sector has emerged as a key growth industry, drawing increasing global attention amid rapid technological advancements. Competition among countries to gain a competitive edge in this sector has become increasingly intense. Against this backdrop, the need for timely and effective legal and regulatory support has become increasingly critical to meet the growing demands of governments, research institutions, and companies.
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- Representation in litigation and dispute resolution for large, mid-sized, and small enterprises
- Legislative support and legal advisory services concerning public policy issues in the defense and aerospace industries
- Legal support for international export transactions
- Legal support for innovative defense technologies and national security-related matters
- Legal support for venture companies in the defense sector
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- Legal advisory for the Defense Installations Agency
- Legal advisory for the Agency for Defense Development
- Legal review of contracts for the Defense Acquisition Program Administration
- Legal advisory for the Military Mutual Aid Association
- Legal advisory for the Korea Aerospace Industries Association (KAIA)
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- Legal advisory for Samsung SDS Co., Ltd. in a defense industry-related dispute with partner companies
- Research services concerning the relaxation of height restrictions for areas surrounding Gimpo International Airport
- Legal counsel to Kongwoo ENC Corporation
- Legal advisory for a private company on military land-related matters
- Legal advisory on defense procurement matters involving propaganda loudspeakers for broadcasts toward North Korea
- Representation of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration in a KRW 150 billion damages lawsuit concerning fuel price collusion among five oil refiners.
- Representation of the Ministry of Defense in a lawsuit seeking restitution of liquidated damages on the grounds of unjust enrichment
- Representation of the Military Mutual Aid Association in a damages lawsuit
- Representation in a procurement corruption case involving the supply of bulletproof products
- Representation of a university industry-academic cooperation foundation in an administrative appeal concerning the national defense electronic procurement system
- Representation of a food company in litigation involving military procurement matters
- Representation of a fabric supplier in a case involving the provisional attachment of receivables arising from the supply of goods under military supply contracts
- Representation of an IT company in a lawsuit seeking restitution of unjust enrichment arising from a military communications project
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Kyu Chul LEE
Managing Partner
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Timothy DICKENS
Foreign Attorney
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Jaesung (Jason) PARK
Foreign Attorney