[Money Today] Lee & Ko Establishes Environmental Crime Team to Strengthen Response to Environmental Offenses

On March 18, 2025, Money Today reported in detail on the establishment of Lee & Ko’s Environmental Crime Team. According to Money Today, “Lee & Ko has launched the Environmental Crime Team to enhance expertise in handling environmental criminal cases and to provide multifaceted legal solutions for complex and emerging types of criminal cases arising in industrial environments.”

The report further stated, “The Environmental Crime Team will handle cases relating to violations of various environmental regulations, including air, water, and soil pollution, waste management, and the control of hazardous chemicals and toxic substances, covering the entire process from investigation to litigation.”

Additionally, the report noted, “Lee & Ko’s Environmental Crime Team, is composed of experts in the environmental field, as well as former prosecutors and law enforcement officials specializing in criminal cases, enabling the team to go beyond legal defense during investigations and proactively develop effective legal solutions by taking into account potential administrative actions, legislative trends, and industry-specific factors.”