Cheolmin Choi

  • Partner
  • T. +82-2-3404-7637
  • F. +82-2-3404-0802
  • E. cheolmin.choi@bkl.co.kr

Overview

Cheolmin Choi advises on and litigates a wide range of construction contracts, including those related to plant, residential, and infrastructure projects. Mr. Choi has been deeply involved in large-scale construction projects with complex stakeholder interests, offering legal advisory and litigation services throughout all phases—from project planning and contract execution to implementation and dispute resolution.

Mr. Choi has extensive expertise and experience in large-scale development projects utilizing project financing, and has a specialized track record in real estate trust matters related to development projects. He also has in-depth expertise in domestic public contracts, national contracts, and U.S. federal procurement contracts. Leveraging this experience and knowledge, he regularly advises and represents leading domestic construction companies and public enterprises.

Representative Experience

2015-Present Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
2012-2015 Judge Advocate for Public Service, Ministry of Justice

Representative Matters

Represented in the international arbitration worth about KRW 3 trillion relating to the Songdo International Business District
Advised on the construction project of thermal power plant in Anin, Gangreung
Advised on and litigated matters related to the acquisition of a logistics center development PF project site
Urban Development
Represented in the international arbitration worth about KRW 3 trillion relating to the Songdo International Business District
Advised on and represented in the Dongtan Metapolis' public offering type PF project
Advised a client on the development project of complex commercial site in Tukseom
Litigated matters related to Jeju Dream Tower Development Project
Infrastructure
Advised on the construction project of thermal power plant in Anin, Gangreung
Advised on and litigated matters related to the acquisition of a logistics center development PF project site
Advised and represented a client in arbitration of collective energy project in Chuncheon
Represented a client in the litigation on the construction work of LNG combined cycle power plant
Represented a client in the construction project of thermal power plant in Bukpyeong
Advised on and litigated matters related to various solar power projects
Government Procurement Contract
Advised on the suspension of construction of Singori nuclear power plant No.5, 6
Advised on and litigated matters related to the relocation project of a U.S. military base in Korea
Advised and represented a client in the transportation card system establishment project of Seoul
Advised and represented a client in the restriction of bid participation and business suspension against Construction company A
Reconstruction / Redevelopment
Advised and represented a client in the reconstruction project of Seocho Woosung 1 and 2
Represented in the litigation relating to the reconstruction project in Section 1 in U-dong, Busan
Advised on and litigated matters related to the redevelopment project of Geoje District 2 in Busan
Real Estate Trust
Advised on and litigated matters related to a trust company's obligation for responsible construction

Education

2020 Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M.)
2012 Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea
2008 Seoul National University (LL.B.)

Selected Activities

Publications
The Changes Clause and Constructive Changes Theory under U.S. Government Contract Law, Korean Lawyers Association Journal (Korean Lawyer Association, 2020)
A Study on Recovering Unabsorbed Home-office Overhead arising from Delay, Human Right and Justice (Korean Bar Associtaion, 2020)

Qualifications

2012 Korea