Industries

    Energy/Environment

    Introduction

    DLG Law Corporation, with its understanding of energy technology and a strong interest in climate change and environmental protection, has been actively engaged in providing diverse legal advisory and litigation services in the energy industry. Particularly, even before the announcement of the phase-out nuclear policy, DLG Law Corporation has been continuously researching renewable energy and collaborating with leading companies in the industry to pioneer the new era of future energy. The firm has been supporting renewable energy companies in securing intellectual property rights and actively addressing regulatory environments. Furthermore, environmental regulations in South Korea are rapidly expanding, evolving, and aligning with international movements to address environmental issues such as fine dust, radon, microplastics, and environmental conservation. In response to these developments, DLG Law Corporation acknowledges the need for environmentally friendly business models and the importance of effectively managing various environmental risks for successful business operations. The firm aims to provide legal advice that goes beyond standardized perspectives, offering diverse and objective insights to assist businesses in managing and addressing environmental risks effectively.

    Practice Group

    DLG Law Corporation has established the 「Energy/Environment Practice Group」 comprised of attorneys with expertise in the energy sector to actively provide solutions to various legal issues arising in the industry. In the energy sector, legal issues can arise at each stage of power generation, storage, and supply. Our firm has extensive experience in various aspects, including litigation against Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), advisory services related to demand response resources, and civil/criminal litigation related to advanced industrial technology infringement, demonstrating a high level of understanding of the industry. Moreover, we offer advisory services on new business models efficiently utilizing demand-side management projects and renewable energy. DLG Law Corporation has a wealth of experience in providing various environmental legal advice necessary for installing and operating industrial facilities closely related to the living environment, such as the Chemicals Control Act and the Act on Registration, Evaluation, etc. of Chemical Substances. We have also handled administrative litigation related to waste disposal permits, ensuring a precise understanding of specific issues in the environmental field. Especially in the area of environmental permits, expert opinions play a crucial role. Our firm’s attorneys, who have backgrounds in biotechnology and other natural sciences, effectively handle the entire process of environmental permit-related matters with meticulous attention to detail and effectiveness.

    Key Business Contents

    • Consultation on various regulations and policies related to energy, renewable energy, etc.
    • Consultation on financing and business structure for renewable energy projects
    • Consultation on demand response (DR) management and other aspects of electricity trading
    • Legal advice on various contracts related to energy projects
    • Legal advice on regulations concerning the establishment and operation of power plants
    • Consultation on the installation and operation of waste management facilities, industrial facilities, livestock farms, etc.
    • Corporate legal affairs and M&A for energy companies

    Contact

    Please contact Yun Hyun Cho, Sun Hee Cho, Young Jae Choi for any inquiries concerning our Energy/Environment Practice Group.
    「 Energy/Environment Practice Group 」