The company extended the retirement age from 58 to 60 in 2017 and introduced a wage peak system through a collective agreement, reducing base salary from age 58.Retired employees claimed the system was invalid and sought compensation for lost wages and benefits.Key Issue: Whether the wage peak provisions remained valid after the collective agreement expired, either through implied renewal or incorporation into individual contracts.Case OutcomeThe court dismissed all claims by the plaintiffs, ruling that the wage peak system was valid. It found the system consistent with legal intent and not excessively disadvantageous to affected employees.Role of One Law PartnersConducted precise legal analysis of collective agreement interpretation and relevant labor law precedents Developed a fact-based, data-driven litigation strategy Minimized HR and compliance risks for the company while affirming the legitimacy of its employment policies

Attorneys Yongseok Jang, Changhwan Park, and Yonghyun Han of One Law Partners, LLC successfully represented a public institution in a bid-rigging damages lawsuit, securing a full victory that reinforces the enforceability of Integrity Pacts in government contracts.At the heart of the dispute was the Integrity Pact, a mandatory agreement in public procurement designed to prevent collusion, bribery, and other unfair practices. The defendants challenged the liquidated damages clause within the pact, arguing violations of the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions and seeking deductions for VAT.Key Legal Issues:Whether the Integrity Pact’s liquidated damages clause could retroactively apply to earlier phases of a multi-year contract Whether the Integrity Pact qualifies as a standard contract term under Korean law Whether the government fulfilled its duty to explain the terms under the Act on Terms and Conditions Validity and fairness of the liquidated damages clause Whether VAT should be deducted from the damages amount

Attorney Eunyoung Jung of One Law Partners, LLC successfully led a complete win in a complex legal dispute involving a real estate sales trust structure, demonstrating her exceptional legal insight and strategic litigation skills.The case addressed the scope of a trustee company's liability following the termination of a real estate sales contract. The Supreme Court upheld key arguments, confirming that: Clauses limiting refund obligations to trust assets are valid unless exceptional circumstances exist Trustees are liable only within the scope of entrusted business and not with their own assets This decision provides important legal clarity for future disputes involving real estate and trust arrangements, helping define the boundaries of trustee responsibility.Attorney Jung continues to protect client interests with precision and professionalism, even in cases involving intricate contracts and multiple stakeholders.Article Link Hankyung News Law&Biz https://www.hankyung.com/article/202508152171i

The International Transactions Team recently completed a successful advisory on the exercise of a KRW 26 billion put option.This case highlights the team's exceptional legal expertise and strategic approach, which ensured the client's financial transaction was carried out safely and effectively. The International Transactions Team remains committed to supporting the success of clients’ global business ventures with unwavering dedication.

The AI & TECH Team recently achieved a successful resolution in response to the forced deactivation of a global social media account. This case demonstrates the team’s outstanding technical capabilities and legal expertise in restoring the client’s account and enabling its continued operation. The AI & TECH Team remains committed to protecting clients’ digital rights in an increasingly connected world.