Mr. Ji Yun SEOK is a partner at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Intellectual Property, Tax Litigation, Customs, Customs Inspections & Investigations, WTO & FTA, International Arbitration & Litigation, Infrastructure & Technology, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), and Europe.
Mr. Seok has handled various cases related to intellectual property rights, national tax, customs, and general civil disputes on behalf of domestic and foreign companies. In addition, he is committed to handling various disputes and providing advisory services across different industrial sectors, such as public services, energy, F&B, automobiles, electricity, and semiconductors.
Won a case involving Microsoft’s copyright infringement claims against Seoul Metro regarding the subway passenger information system
Won a case involving unfair competition claims raised by the U.S. OREO Sandwich Cookies regarding imitation
Won a case involving trade secrets infringement claims on petrochemical waste disposal technology raised by competitors
Represented China’s largest steel group in anti-dumping investigations against Chinese steel conducted by the Korea Trade Commission, responding to the investigations and handling price undertakings
Won a case involving the application of WTO concession tariff rates related to the classification dispute over imported semiconductors from Belgium
Won a case involving the application of preferential tariff rates under the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) for goods transiting through Hong Kong using through bills of lading (B/L)
Advised on preferential tariffs under the Korea-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) following the application of the U.K.-approved exporter system
Advising the Korean Government on the scope of international procurement application on railroad projects in its negotiation with the UK Government regarding Korea-UK FTA
Won a financial case of the Electricity Regulatory Commission involving the imposition of large-scale occupation and use fees for public waters on thermal power plant transmission connection facilities
Won an arbitration case seeking compensation for damages arising from a dispute over the replacement of hydrogen fuel cells at thermal power plants
Advised on the formation of a joint water supply system for the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates
Won a large-scale wage claim arising from the application of the peak wage system to public enterprise employees
Won a case involving the revocation of the sale of airport operation rights following the privatization of Cheongju International Airport
Won a case involving execution judgment and fraudulent action revocation lawsuit against a domestic investor of a Hollywood film company in the United States
Won an arbitration case seeking compensation for damages arising from the establishment of an automobile plant in Morocco by a multinational automobile manufacturer
Advised on unfair support practices, such as tunneling, in logistics and transportation by a conglomerate’s subsidiary
