With a diverse background as a South Korean native and fluency in the language, Andrew brings a unique cultural perspective and language proficiency to his legal practice.
Biography
Prior to embarking on his legal career, Andrew served in the military as an interpreter, further honing his language skills and fostering cross-cultural understanding. This experience instilled in him invaluable communication and adaptability skills, which he seamlessly integrates into his legal practice.
With a strong foundation in property & commercial law, including successful transactions totaling over $300 million, and related litigation experience spanning breach of contracts, defamation, Fair Work Commission proceedings, and more, he brings a multifaceted legal background. Additionally, his recent focus on debt recovery & insolvency for business owners further enhances his expertise in supporting and advising clients across various industries.
Outside of his legal pursuits, he enjoys exploring new cafes and delving into theology books, enriching his understanding of philosophical and ethical principles.
- Successfully defended a business owner in a dispute arising from joint venture agreements & share purchase agreement, ensuring a favorable outcome for the client.
- Obtained a favorable outcome for an individual (consumer) in a construction dispute involving consumer guarantees, advocating for their rights and interests.
- Successfully defended a business owner in a restraint of trade dispute arising from a contract for the sale of business, securing a successful resolution for the client’s interests.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Finance
- Juris Doctor (1st Class Distinction)
- Graduate Diploma (Legal Practice)
Memberships
- Admitted in Supreme Court of Queensland
- Admitted in Supreme Court of Victoria
- Admitted in High Court of AustraliaÂ
- Member of Law Institute of Victoria
- Member of Australia Korea Young Professionals Association (AKYPA)
- Committee member of Korean Society of Victoria
- Committee member of Korean Australian Lawyers Association (Melbourne branch)