[The Law Times] Lee & Ko Named “Litigation Law Firm of the Year” at ALB Korea Law Awards 2025

On November 10, 2025, The Law Times reported that Lee & Ko has received recognition in six categories at the ALB Korea Law Awards 2025, hosted by Asian Legal Business (ALB), a leading international legal publication. In the Practice-Firm category, which honors law firms demonstrating excellence in their respective practice areas, Lee & Ko was named the Korea Deal Firm of the Year, Litigation Law Firm of the Year, and Tax and Trusts Law Firm of the Year. The firm was also recognized for its advisory roles in several high-profile transactions spotlighted in the Deal and Transaction categories: Debt Market Deal of the Year for Hanwha Life’s issuance of overseas subordinated capital securities; Equity Market Deal of the Year for LG Chem’s issuance of overseas exchangeable bonds; and M&A Deal of the Year for Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines and divestment of its cargo business. 

The article further noted that “to date, Lee & Ko has successfully handled numerous high-stakes cases, including the Pohang earthquake damages appeal, the HSBC short-selling criminal case, and the SK Chemicals humidifier disinfectant litigation. In addition, during the evaluation process, the firm’s proven expertise was demonstrated in several major transactions, such as LG Energy Solution’s acquisition of Ultium Cells LLC shares, SK Specialty’s sale of a controlling interest, the value-added tax dispute involving Lotte Group, etc.”