The heirs of Lee Maeng-Hee (eldest son of Samsung Group founder Lee Byung-Chul), the late Lee Jae-Chan (son of the late Lee Chang-Hee, the second son), and Lee Sook-Hee (daughter) filed a lawsuit against Lee Kun-Hee (third son), claiming that he had solely inherited nominee shares of Samsung Life Insurance and Samsung Electronics during the succession of management rights in Samsung Group. The plaintiffs sought their rightful share of the stocks and related dividends, with the total claim amounting to approximately 4 trillion KRW.

In this case, attorneys Yoo Sun-Young and Hong Yong-Ho from our firm represented the defense, supported by a team of internal lawyers.

Case Timeline:

• February 12, 2012: Lawsuit filed at Seoul Central District Court
• February 1, 2013: First ruling (Plaintiffs lost; Defendant won)
• February 21, 2013: Appeal filed
• February 6, 2014: Appeal ruling (Appeal dismissed; Defendant won)
• Around March 5, 2014: Finalized