HOME > PRACTICE AREAS > Environmental     HANKYUL has long-standing expertise in environmental practice. We work with clients on the full range of environmental, health and safety matters in a broad array of settings. By tracking regulatory developments and evolving business practices, we advise clients not only on their legal obligations and liabilities but also on strategies and approaches for managing environmental compliance and minimizing liabilities. Teams of environmental and corporate lawyers work together in the context of strategic transactions, financings and bankruptcy proceedings. We coordinate environmental and litigation expertise both to defend clients in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings and advise on minimizing potential future liabilities and exposures. Our regulatory experts counsel clients on new and evolving regulatory programs, minimizing regulatory burdens, and assisting with corporate environmental programs. Our practice includes: - Management of environmental liabilities in corporate and financial   transactions - Regulatory compliance counseling on major environmental programs - Representation in civil, criminal and administrative proceedings - Management of complicated risk assessments, scientific and technical   matters, including site remediation activities, chemical use and registration   requirements   Young-hak, Yeo