[English Translations for Global Clients - Success Case]
1. Case Overview
The client entered into a construction contract with the defendant for a remodeling project on the first floor of a building.
However, despite the expiration of the initial completion deadline, the construction was delayed due to the defendant’s fault.
Subsequently, the defendant proposed to the client that, in exchange for an additional payment of KRW 100 million, the building would be expanded into a two-story commercial space.
The parties entered into a new contract reflecting the increased price, but the defendant refused to carry out the work entirely, even after receiving substantial advance payments.
As a result, the client terminated the contract and sought to recover the paid construction fees and delay damages, retaining Taelim Law Firm for representation.
2. Taelim’s Assistance
Taelim’s attorneys focused on proving the defendant’s clear breach of contract and refusal to perform.
They strategically emphasized that the defendant had no legal grounds to withhold performance after receiving the payment, thereby strengthening the client’s position for contract termination.
Recognizing the client’s need for swift recovery of the paid amount, Taelim pursued a court-mediated settlement (conciliation) instead of lengthy litigation.
Through forceful legal argumentation and evidence presentation, the firm secured highly favorable settlement terms that required the defendant to refund the payment and cover delay damages.
3. Case Outcome
The court accepted Taelim’s legal arguments and facilitated a successful conciliation between the parties.
The defendant agreed to return the full amount of the construction payment and compensate for the delay damages.
This allowed the client to recover both the principal and additional compensation swiftly — avoiding prolonged litigation and minimizing losses.
4. Significance of the Judgment
This case highlights how assertive legal advocacy and negotiation can lead to optimal outcomes even during settlement proceedings, not just through trial victories.
Where grounds for contract termination are clear, pursuing strategic conciliation can be the most efficient way to recover payments and secure damages without the risks of extended litigation.
Taelim Law Firm’s approach exemplifies how proactive legal strategy and precise argumentation can transform a stalled construction dispute into a swift, cost-effective resolution fully protecting the client’s interests.
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