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Sooho SON
Founder, Korean Attorney
Education
- LL.D. in Commercial Law, Graduate School of Korea University (2022)
- J.D., School of Law, Korea University (2012)
- LL.B., College of Law, Korea University (2006)
Qualifications
- Certified Tax Accountant, Republic of Korea (2017)
- Admitted to the Bar, Republic of Korea (2012)
Current Positions
- Managing Partner, SON & PARTNERS (2021–Present)
- Legal Counsel, Lotus Investment JSC, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (2023–Present)
- Legal Counsel, SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (2020–Present)
- Legal Counsel, Incheon United FC (2019–Present)
- Regulation Examiner, Korean Sports & Olympic Committee (2020–Present)
- Member, Player’s Salary Arbitration Committee, K League (2020–Present)
- Member, JIHYUCK Sports Law & Management Center (2020–Present)
- Chief Researcher, JISAN Corporate Law Institute (2017–Present)
Previous Positions
- Representative, Korean Bar Association (2017–2018)
- Researcher, Korea University Maritime Law Center (2017–2018)
- Managing Partner, HYUNJAI LLC Gangnam (2015–2021)
- Partner, HYUNJAI LLC (2014–2015)
- Special Advisor, Enhanceko M&A (2008–2009)
- Insurance & Legal Department, SK Shipping Co., Ltd. (2006–2008)
Publications
Doctoral Dissertation
- SON, Sooho (2022). A Study on Liquidated Damages and Penalty in the Shipping and Shipbuilding Industry – Particularly Regarding the Legal Nature of Demurrage as Special Compensation for Damages. Korea University.
Theses
- SON, Sooho (2021). Special Purpose Company (SPC) to Own the Vessel and Protection of Creditors – Grounding Accident of M/V EVER GIVEN and Suez Canal Blockage. Dankook Law Review, 45(3), 329–370.
- SON, Sooho (2018). Governing Law on the Third Parties’ Right of Direct Action Against the Insurer of Maritime Liability Insurance. Case Review, 32(1), 132–149. Seoul Bar Association.
- SON, Sooho (2017). Compulsory Execution Against M/V HANJIN XIAMEN on Bareboat Charter Hire Purchase & Rehabilitation Procedures in Korea. Case Review, 31(1), 124–135. Seoul Bar Association.
- SON, Sooho (2016). Governing Law on Time Charterers’ Rescission of Time Charters Containing Foreign Factors for the Future & Ship Owners’ Damages. Case Review, 30(1), 80–94. Seoul Bar Association.
- SON, Sooho (2015). Whether an Insurance Contract with English Governing Law Is Subject to the Korean Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions. Case Review, 29(1), 110–127. Seoul Bar Association.
- SON, Sooho (2014). The Burden of Medical Expenses Incurred After the Decision to Withdraw from Life-Sustaining Treatment. Lawyer, 46(1), 171–179. Seoul Bar Association.
Books
- SON, Sooho (2021). It’s Not Easy to Like People. Brain Store.
- SON, Sooho (Co-Author) (2021). 2021 K-League Scouting Report. Brain Store.
- SON, Sooho (Co-Author) (2021). What Attracted Us to This Place, Incheon? Book and Fire Moths.
- SON, Sooho (Co-Author) (2020). 2020 K-League Scouting Report. Brain Store.
Public and Professional Services
Research Collaborations
- SON, Sooho (Co-Author) (2019). Hanjin Shipping Bankruptcy White Paper. Korea Shipowners’ Association.
- SON, Sooho (Co-Author) (2015). A Study on the Calculation Criteria for the Rate of Provision of Causes of Fishing Vessel Collision Accidents. National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives.
Invited Presentations
- SON, Sooho (2023). How Did Our Neighbors Become Murderers? TV Lecture Show, tvN, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- SON, Sooho (2022). There Is No Perfect Trial in the Real World – Limitations of Trial Due to Human Factors. TV Lecture Show, tvN, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- SON, Sooho (2015). Public Interest Litigation in Maritime Environmental Pollution in Korea. The 8th East Asia Maritime Law Forum, Dalian, China.
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