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Alexis Schoeb
Alexis is a Swiss-qualified attorney-at-law, with considerable experience as both arbitrator and counsel in complex commercial and sport proceedings with high financial and media implications. Over the last 15 years, he has been advising and representing individuals, companies, and international sports organisations in international commercial and sport disputes. In particular, he has advised and represented high profile athletes, agents as well as some of Europe's biggest football clubs. Alexis has acted as lead or co-counsel in more than 50 commercial and sports-related proceedings, before the main commercial arbitral institutions, as well as before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). He also advises clients on contractual, governance, organisational and strategic issues and has gained considerable experience in commercial operations through his roles in management and as a board member of various international companies. He is a recognised arbitrator, appointed to the list of arbitrators of several arbitration institutions and is a member of the UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (FSIArb). Over the past 10 years, Alexis has been regularly appointed as an arbitrator in international commercial disputes involving, among others, construction, agency, distribution, licensing, joint venture and media contracts. Since 2018, he has been a member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over which time he has been appointed in over 80 CAS proceedings. He has also sat as arbitrator in more than 20 proceedings before arbitral tribunals of international sports federations (including UCI, AIBA, FIVB, etc.). Outside of the office, Alexis regularly speaks on topics related to international sport law and arbitration at both conferences and university programs around the world. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Commercial Arbitration Sports Arbitration Commercial Contracts Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Law Sports Law INDUSTRY SECTORS Sports Media & entertainment Events, Hospitality Retail, Luxury Goods & Fashion Web 3.0, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Trading Commodities Trading REPRESENTATIVE CASES Lead counsel in a > USD 150 million dispute representing a trader in an ICC arbitration against one of the leading cryptocurrencies’ centralised exchanges. Lead counsel for a top bicycle brand in a dispute related to major sponsorship agreements. President of a tribunal in a football-related TV Rights dispute of over USD 50 million. Co-counsel for FC BARCELONA in a CAS arbitration proceeding involving the Uruguayan player Luis SUAREZ. Lead counsel for a majority shareholder in the M&A operations related to the acquisition of the Haute Route Series by the Ironman Group. Lead counsel for a professional cycling team in the sale of the shares of its managing entity and the takeover of the UCI WorldTour licence. Lead counsel in a successful anti-doping dispute involving an Olympic and world champion athlete. QUOTES Alexis Schoeb wins plaudits as “a renowned and well-experienced CAS arbitrator”, with peers singling him out as “one of the very best in Switzerland”. WWL THOUGHT LEADERS, Sports & Entertainment 2022 Alexis Schoeb receives applause for his “strong reputation as a go-to sports lawyer”, acting across a broad range of sports matters in arbitration proceedings. WWL THOUGHT LEADERS, Sports & Entertainment 2020 According to his clients, Alexis Schoeb is “tactically and strategically one of the best lawyers in Switzerland”. He has particular expertise in cycling and football issue. WWL THOUGHT LEADERS, Sports & Entertainment 2015
Ara Cho
Ara Cho has acted as counsel in numerous international arbitrations under the rules of the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and KCAB, seated in various jurisdictions. Ara was involved in cases arising from a range of international projects including design and construction of power plants and refinery plant, and real estate development. Ara has also acted as counsel in an investment treaty arbitration focusing on tax issues. Ara has experiences in representing domestic clients in litigation involving regulatory matters, as well as advising government ministries and private enterprises on the constitutionality and plausibility of existing or contemplated legislation. Ara actively participates in pro bono programs and routinely helps refugees and immigrants with legal issues. Ara is native in Korean and fluent in English. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Korean Litigation Investment / BITs Project Finance Joint Ventures / Consortia Administrative /Constitutional Law International Tax INDUSTRY SECTORS Construction & Engineering Energy & Power Oil & Gas Real Estate REPRESENTATIVE CASES Provided advice on various forms of overseas construction contracts including EPC contracts, supply sub-contracts, and construction management contracts. Represented a Korean construction company in a SIAC arbitration arising from a consortium agreement with respect to a power plant project in the Middle East. Represented a global real estate developer in an ICC arbitration seated in Korea, arising from a large real estate development project in Korea, and involving issues related to the financing of the project. Represented a Korean company in an LCIA arbitration regarding a nuclear power plant project in the Middle East. Represented Korean construction companies in ICC arbitrations regarding an overseas power plant and refinery plant construction project in the Middle East and Africa. Represented a Korean gas company in an LCIA arbitration regarding a gas development project in the Middle East. Represented a Korean construction company in a KCAB arbitration regarding a construction project in Australia. Represented the Government of Korea in an ICSID arbitration based on the Korea-Belgium/Luxembourg BIT. Represented a U.S. company before the Korean court for issues relating to a letter of credit. Acted as counsel for several hospitals in litigation claiming the invalidity of an insurance fee system against the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Provided advice regarding the revision of domestic laws and regulations in accordance with the Korea-US FTA Technical Barriers to Trade. Represented and advised many other companies on various international arbitration and administrative litigation proceedings.  
Charis Tan
Charis specialises in international commercial and investment treaty arbitration and public international law. She is admitted in three jurisdictions (Singapore, England & Wales and New York), and she advises States, State-owned companies and leading companies in a wide range of complex disputes and public international law issues, including in high profile State-to-State disputes before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). She has also been appointed as a World Trade Organisation (WTO) Panellist hearing a trade dispute between the European Union and the United States. Charis’ experience includes investment and commercial arbitrations under the rules of major arbitration institutions, including ICSID, ICC, SIAC and SCC, as well as ad hoc proceedings under UNCITRAL Rules. Charis is appointed as Counsel and she also sits as an Arbitrator. She advises National Oil Companies (NOCs) and International Oil Companies (IOCs) in both contentious and non-contentious upstream oil and gas matters. A unique area of her specialisation is where the practice of oil and gas crosses into the public international law sphere, such as where oil blocks straddle disputed boundaries. Charis has been recommended by Who’s Who Legal, Asia Pacific Legal 500 and GAR. An initiative she spearheaded for the training of Government officials was also awarded the Asia Pacific FT Innovative Lawyers award. She is currently a member of the Core Committee of the ICC’s Singapore Arbitration Group, on the editorial board for the ICC Dispute Resolution Bulletin, and on the Council of the International Law Association (ILA) Singapore branch. She also serves on the Singapore Law Society’s committee for Public and International Law. Previously, Charis was an ICC YAF representative and events coordinator with Young ICCA; she was also an adjunct tutor at the National University of Singapore between 2008 and 2015. Charis is a co-editor an author of Investment Protection in Southeast Asia, A Country-by-Country Guide on Arbitration Laws and Bilateral Investment Treaties (Brill, 2017). AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration Public International Law Private International Law Investment Law INDUSTRY SECTORS Oil & Gas Energy & Resources Joint Ventures REPRESENTATIVE CASES Appointed on a WTO Panel to determine a trade dispute between the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) relating to anti-dumping and countervailing duties; Acting for an Eastern European State in a high-profile commercial arbitration under UNCITRAL Rules arising out of the construction of a trans-border highway, a project worth €1.4 billion; Acting for a South Asian State in an ad hoc UNCITRAL commercial arbitration between an investor and a State in relation to a concession over an airport, in a claim worth more than US$1 billion; Representing an Indonesian oil company in an ICC arbitration for failure to supply gas under a significant contract, resulting in a claim for more than US$500 million; Appointed as a Sole Arbitrator in a SIAC arbitration under the expedited procedure, relating to an exclusive distributorship agreement concerning video games between South Korean and Hong Kong parties; Lead Counsel in an ICC arbitration in a claim brought by a Vietnam-based French investor against an investment company based in Vietnam; Lead Counsel in a SIAC arbitration between a Chinese company and Singapore-based private equity fund relating to investments in the food sector; Acting for a Chinese State-owned entity in a SCC arbitration concerning a consultancy agreement against a Middle Eastern management company in relation to a petrochemical project worth US$750 million; On the Counsel team for Peru in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) case of Peru v. Chile relating to maritime delimitation; On the Counsel team for Colombia in two ICJ cases brought by Nicaragua relating to delimitation of the outer continental shelf and alleged violations of sovereign rights and maritime spaces; Represented a Middle Eastern State in three inter-related ICSID arbitrations relating to investments in ports and customs systems; and Acting as Counsel for an Eastern European State in an ICSID arbitration involving a longstanding investment in a motorway in Europe. RANKING Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2022 Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Southeast Asia, 2021 to 2022 Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Future Leaders in Arbitration, 2017 to 2023; “Most Highly Regarded” (2023) Asia Pacific FT Innovative Lawyers Award, 2017 Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2016 QUOTES WWL (Southeast Asia, 2021) says: Charis Tan is a “formidable arbitration counsel”, according to sources who laud her “very deep technical international arbitration expertise” and “great familiarity with the rules and personas involved”. Global Arbitration Review quotes a client as saying that Charis was “simply outstanding”. Who’s Who Legal names Charis as a “Future Leader” in arbitration (2022): “Charis combines deep technical expertise together with a profound understanding of the client’s commercial goal” “She is a practical and effective lawyer” “She distils complex legal concepts in a highly palatable manner” The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2022) highlighted Peter & Kim in Singapore as a “firm to watch”, stating: “Peter & Kim‘s Singapore international arbitration practice was set up by Charis Tan… in April 2020. Tan is tri-qualified in Singapore, England & Wales and New York and has particular experience in international arbitration and public international law and advises States in investment treaty disputes.” In 2023, Chambers and Partners ranked Peter & Kim Singapore in Band 1 among highly regarded firms for arbitration. Who’s Who Legal (2023) named Charis among the “Most Highly Regarded” partners in Asia Pacific: “An amazing practitioner”
David J.S. Ahn
David J. S. Ahn specializes in international commercial disputes related to complex corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, intellectual property, and corporate investments, in multiple jurisdictions. For more than past 24 years, he has worked at law firms in the US, where he practiced civil litigations, and in Korea, where he represented multi-national companies in corporate transactions and international arbitrations under the rules of ICC, UNCITRAL and LCIA. David has also worked as an executive officer and in-house counsel at global companies, including LG.Philips joint venture group headquarters in Hong Kong, Applied Materials (Singapore & Korea), and UPS (North Asia). AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation International Transactions Commercial Contracts Mergers & Acquisitions Intellectual Property Anti-Trust INDUSTRY SECTORS Semiconductor Displays Solar Logistics & Transportation Joint Ventures REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel in an UNCITRAL arbitration seated in Geneva, arising from intellectual property disputes over license agreements involving global accounting firms based in Switzerland. Counsel in a LCIA arbitration seated in Vancouver, arising from the shareholders' disputes under share transfer agreements amongst Korean companies. Counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in Geneva, arising from tradename disputes under license agreements with luxury consumer brands in France. Represented the major Korean investment funds in the litigations before the US courts arising from the sale and purchase transactions of 15 luxury hotels in the US net worth USD 5.8 billion.      
Flavio Peter
Flavio Peter is a partner with Peter & Kim Ltd in Geneva and Zurich specializing in international and domestic arbitration and related litigation proceedings, including enforcement and attachment proceedings before local courts and setting aside proceedings before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. Flavio primarily acts as party representative in disputes arising under construction contracts, international sales contracts, disputes concerning long term gas supply contracts, but also agency and distribution agreements, joint venture contracts, and post-M&A disputes. Flavio regularly also sits as chairman, sole arbitrator or co-arbitrator and has gained vast experience as administrative secretary to arbitral tribunals in several international and domestic arbitration proceedings (conducted in accordance with the ICC Arbitration and ADR Rules, Swiss Rules, UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, VIAC Rules, DIS Rules as well as in ad hoc proceedings). During his professional experience Flavio has acted in more than 45 arbitrations under a variety of substantive laws, including in particular the laws of Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Turkey, Sweden, the US (e.g. Delaware and California) or England and Wales, and of course the CISG. Flavio is a member of the Swiss Arbitration Marketing Committee and co-chair of ASAbelow40. He holds a teaching assignment with the University of Zurich (for international arbitration and CISG) and is a Fellow of the CIArb. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration Distribution / Agency International Sales Construction Mergers & Acquisitions Enforcement / Attachments Commercial Litigation INDUSTRY SECTORS Aviation Construction & Engineering Energy Oil & Gas Pharmaceutical & Biotech Transportation REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel in a USD > 250 million dispute representing a large Turkish construction firm in a construction related JV dispute under the ICC Rules. Counsel in a > USD 500 million dispute representing a mining conglomerate in an ICC arbitration concerning the building of a smelting facility. Lead counsel in a CHF 145 million arbitration under the Swiss Rules concerning sale and purchase of securities (under Liechtenstein/Austrian Law). Lead counsel in setting aside proceedings before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court successfully defending an Award rendered under the Swiss Rules, resulting in a seminal decision (BGE 147 III 379) on the question whether, after one of the initial arbitrators resigned and had to be replaced, an arbitral tribunal in its new formation has to repeat a hearing (and other important procedural steps). RANKING Who’s Who Legal (WWL): Global Leader in 2022/2023; Future Leader (non-partners section) (2017-2021) and one of the "Most Highly Recommended" practitioners (non-partners section, 2021) Ranked in the Legal 500 under Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Switzerland QUOTES Who's Who Legal (WWL): Global Leader-Arbitration 2022 / 2023: "Flavio is very experienced as both tribunal member and counsel in disputes” “He is diligent and focused in his approach” "Flavio is an excellent arbitration lawyer, who already has manifold experience in the field despite his young age" Who's Who Legal (WWL): Switzerland-Arbitration 2023: "the next big arbitration lawyer in Switzerland"
Ho Won  Lee
Ho Won Lee is a senior counsel at Peter & Kim in Seoul. He started his legal career as a judge of Seoul District Court in 1980. He served as the Chief Justice of Seoul Family Court starting from 2006 and ended his legal career as a judge in 2008. He began a new chapter in his legal career as a lawyer where he was a managing partner of Jipyong-Jisung LLC, one of the major law firms in Korea. Starting from 2011, he turned his attention to academia where he served as a professor at the Yonsei Law School, one of the top law schools in Korea until 2018. He served as the president of the Korea Association of the Law of Civil Procedure (2008-2010), chairman of the Institute of International Transactions Law (2011-2013), chairman of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea for the revision of the Arbitration Act (2013-2015) and the 10th President of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (2018-2021). Professor Lee received his LL.B. and LL.M. degrees from Seoul National University and LL.M. degree from Georgetown University. He also served as a visiting professor and a visiting scholar for University of Washington, University of Tokyo, Ritsumeikan University and Queen Mary University of London. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation INDUSTRY SECTORS Real Estate Construction & Engineering Product Transaction    
Hyun S. Kim
Hyun is a N.Y. qualified lawyer with over 24 years of experience. Hyun specializes in disputes arising out of capital markets/ corporate finance and M&A, with extensive experience in advising Asian corporate clients on a wide range of financings and cross border M&As. Prior to joining Peter & Kim, Hyun was the Founding and Managing Partner of Clifford Chance Seoul office from 2011 until 2019. He also has worked at Skadden Arps in New York and Davis Polk & Wardwell in Tokyo and Hong Kong. Hyun has also co-founded 2 start-ups, one in the 5pl logistics space and another document management solutions company, both located in Singapore. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Capital Markets Mergers & Acquisitions Arbitration Project Finance REPRESENTATIVE CASES Arbitration Advised KEPCO in its arbitration against Hyundai E&C and Samsung Corporation (Barakah Nuclear Project / LCIA); Advised Hyundai Heavy Industries in its arbitration / settlement of 2 large international arbitration cases in connection with drilling rig disputes). Mergers and Acquisitions Advised Saudi Public Investment Fund, the investment arm of the Saudi Government, in its acquisition of a 38% stake consisting of new and existing shares in POSCO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. for approximately USD 1.1 billion; Advised The Carlyle Group on its acquisition of ADT CAPS Co., Ltd. and other subsidiaries of Tyco Far East Holdings Ltd. for US$1.93 billion; Advised Samchully Asset Management Co., Ltd. in its acquisition of:                        -  a 34% stake in Cardinal Gas Service LLC from Total E&P USA, Inc., a midstream company operating in the Utica formation, and EV Energy Partners, L.P. ; and                                                                                                                                                       - 33 1/3% interest in the Luna Energy Facility, a net nominal 570 MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle electric generation facility located in Luna County, New Mexico, from Freeport-McMoRan Inc; Advised Daelim Industrial Co., Ltd. in its acquisition, jointly with KDB Infrastructure Asset Management Co. Ltd., of a 41.3% stake in Millmerran Power Plant, a 851 MW coalfired power plant in Queensland, Australia; Advised Samsung Asset Management on its joint venture with China Construction Bank, in establishing an asset management company in the PRC; Advised Advanced Petrochemical Company, a Saudi joint stock company, in connection with a joint venture with SK Gas Co., Ltd. for the production of propylene in Korea, valued at US$1 billion; and Advised Hanwha Chemical on the asset purchase agreement to acquire Q-Cells SE’s headquarters in Germany, its production facilities in Germany and Malaysia and its sales offices in the US, Australia and Japan from Q-Cells’ insolvency administrator. Project Finance Advised Japan Bank for International Cooperation and Export-Import Bank of Korea in connection with the 1,200MW Nghi Son 2 coal-fired power project in Vietnam owned by two shareholders of Marubeni Corporation and Korea Electric Power Corporation; Advised The Export-Import Bank of Korea and senior lenders in connection with a restructuring of a Shahin-owned SPC engaged in deepwater drilling. The drilling rig was built by Samsung Heavy Co., Ltd. with KEXIM led financing; and Advised Korea South-East Power Co., Ltd., Daelim Industrial Co., Ltd. and Kyeryong Construction Industrial Co., Ltd. as a consortium in connection with Trishuli Hydropower Project in Nepal. Capital Markets Represented issuers and underwriters in over 100 capital markets deals while based in N.Y., Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul; Advised issuer clients including companies from various industries across Asia, such as E-land China, KEB Hana Bank, Korea Electric Power Co,, Hyundai Capital, Shinhan; Advised Financial Group, Double A (Thailand), Nonghyup Financial Group, CJ Group, Hanwha Group, SK Telecom, LG Electronics, Auzora Bank (Japan); and Advised underwriter clients including JPMorgan, HSBC, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Goldman Sachs, BofA Merrill Lynch, Citibank. Has advised on: IPOs on London Stock Exchange, NYSE, Nasdaq and Hong Kong Stock Exchange; Issuance of convertible bond, exchangeable bond, high-yield bonds, regulatory capital for Banks and Insurance Companies (Regulation 144A / Regulation S); and SEC registered Shelf registration statements and take-downs for Korea Development Bank and Korea Exim Bank.                                                                       
James Morrison
James (Jim) Morrison is a specialist in international arbitration, acting as arbitrator and counsel, as well as having extensive experience working in multiple arbitral institutions. An Australian-qualified lawyer, Jim has worked at leading international law firms, representing leading companies in a wide variety of complex high-stakes commercial and investor-state disputes, including in the fields of construction, infrastructure, energy and resources, M&A, intellectual property, shipbuilding and joint ventures. Jim is formerly Counsel at the ICC International Court of Arbitration in Paris and Counsel at the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration in Sydney where he managed teams of lawyers responsible for the conduct of hundreds of international arbitrations taking place all over the world (but particularly in Asia). He holds a Master's Degree in International Commercial Arbitration Law from the University of Stockholm. Jim has been regularly recognised in the WWL: Arbitration and Thought Leaders - Arbitration. He has participated in working groups to revise various institutional and ad hoc arbitration rules, including as co-chair of the committee revising the ACICA Rules 2021. He regularly speaks and lectures at arbitration conferences and universities. Jim is a former Co-Chair of Young ICCA, a co-author of the first English language text book on Korean arbitration law and regularly publishes in international dispute resolution. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Private International Law Investment Law INDUSTRY SECTORS Construction & Engineering Infrastructure Energy & Resources M&A Intellectual Property Shipbuilding Joint Ventures REPRESENTATIVE CASES represented a major mining and metallurgy consortium in an ICC arbitration with more than USD 500 million in dispute, under Swiss law; represented an Australian mining company in a high value and complex ad hoc arbitration concerning iron ore tenements; represented a well-known Korean retail store in a dispute with its Japanese joint venture counterparty in Tokyo seated JCAA arbitration; represented a large Korean construction company in an ICC Singapore seated arbitration against a US developer concerning a mega-development project in Korea; represented a European hedge fund in a SIAC Singapore seated arbitration against a Thai insurance company concerning an M&A transaction; represented the principal of one of the most significant LNG projects in the world concerning a multi-billion dollar ICC arbitration seated in Singapore; represented a major steel company in a SIAC Singapore seated arbitration against liquidated damages and defects claims in the design and supply of steel for a major infrastructure project in Australia; represented an international consortium of oil producers in a SIAC arbitration in Singapore against a contractor concerning change orders, defects and delays in the construction of an FSO facility in Vietnam; represented a consortium of insurers in a complex high-value dispute concerning defective and delayed works in the construction of a water desalination plant in Australia; represented one of the world’s leading hotel operators in a joint venture dispute concerning hotel development in India - ICC arbitration seated in Singapore; represented the owner of one of Indonesia’s largest gas pipeline transmission systems in an UNCITRAL arbitration seated in London concerning the effect of certain regulations on pipeline operations; represented a large steel manufacturer in an ICC arbitration in London concerning the alleged wrongful termination of an iron slab off-take agreement; represented a well-known shipbuilding business in an arbitration before the LMAA in London concerning the construction of ship hulls; represented a leading construction company in a number of related ICC London and Zurich seated arbitrations for delays and defects in power plant and water treatment projects in the Middle East; represented a major welding products supplier in an ICC arbitration seated in Zurich in a dispute concerning the termination of a joint venture agreement; represented a leading engineering and construction firm in an ad hoc arbitration in London concerning delays and defects in the construction of an offshore oil platform. RANKING Who’s Who Legal (WWL): Thought Leaders Arbitration WWL: Arbitration and National Leader: Australia – Arbitration QUOTES WWL (Arbitration, 2021) says: “James Morrison is applauded by peers for his ‘extensive knowledge’ of international arbitration as well as his ‘sharp mind’ and ‘pragmatic and strategic’ approach”
Jennifer Yoo
Jennifer (Eun Kyung) Yoo is a partner at Peter & Kim in Seoul and is qualified as a Korean lawyer. Jennifer has represented and advised clients on a wide range of international commercial arbitration and cross-border litigation cases. In particular, she has participated in a number of disputes relating to large scale construction or development projects, involving multiple claims, parties, experts and counsel. She is also experienced in insurance disputes, and has expertise in private international law issues. Jennifer frequently advises clients on international arbitration procedures, challenges and enforcement of international arbitral awards, and interim measures in respect of arbitration proceedings. She is bilingual in Korean and English. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Korean Litigation Cross-Border Litigation Project Finance International project contracting Private International Law INDUSTRY SECTOR Construction & Engineering Energy & Power Real Estate REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel to a Korean EPC contractor against a consortium of Korea’s largest construction companies, in an LCIA arbitration seated in London and governed by English law concerning the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the UAE. Counsel to a major Korean construction company in an ICC arbitration arising out of a joint venture partnership formed for the development of an international business district in Korea. Counsel to a Korean steel manufacturing company in a SIAC arbitration against an Australian company, relating to steel fabrication and delivery works for a large-scale civil construction project in Sydney. Counsel to a Korean construction company in an ad hoc arbitration concerning a major civil works construction project located in Canada, involving claims for extension of time and additional costs as well as alleged defects. Counsel to a Korean nuclear power plant company in a KCAB arbitration concerning defective cables supplied for a nuclear power plant. Counsel to a Korean municipal government in an ICC arbitration for a dispute relating to a comprehensive project to develop the land and public waters of a free economic zone. Counsel to a private equity firm in a HKIAC arbitration in relation to the alleged invalid termination of a share purchase agreement. Counsel to ten insurance companies in an ad hoc arbitration concerning claims for insurance proceeds in connection with the failure of a key equipment in a coal-fired power plant. Regularly advises Korean construction companies on construction-related claims and potential disputes with subcontractors and/or employers. Regularly advises clients on international arbitration procedures, challenges and enforcement of international arbitral awards, interim measures in respect of arbitration proceedings. Regularly advises the Korean government on issues relating to World Trade Organization (WTO) disputes and other international trade disputes, and investor state disputes (ISD), etc.
John Bang
John P Bang is a senior partner (foreign attorney) at Peter & Kim in Seoul. He was previously a senior partner at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, where he worked for 23 years in various roles, including as the co-founder and head of the International Arbitration & Litigation Practice. Who's Who Legal notes that John is "the cornerstone of the arbitration space in Korea" and is recognized as "superb counsel" by his peers. He has represented parties in over 250 proceedings under the rules of all major institutions and/or ad hoc arbitrations including the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, ICSID, LCIA, AAA/ICDR, UNCITRAL, VIAC, SCC, ACICA, CIETAC, KCAB, CAS, CIAC and JCAA. He also acts as arbitrator and is regularly appointed as co-arbitrator or presiding arbitrator by institutions and users. Prior to his work at BKL, John served as a federal law clerk to the Honourable Kathryn C. Ferguson. Currently, he is a member of the SIAC Court of Arbitration, an executive committee member of the Korea Council for International Arbitration and a senior officer of the IBA Litigation Committee. AREA OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Investments & BIT Trade law and WTO Mergers & Acquisitions INDUSTRY SECTORS Energy & Power Oil & Gas Entertainment & Sports Construction & Engineering Shipping REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel in a high-value ICC Arbitration seated in Singapore for a Korean construction company concerning the development of a USD 35 billion business district project. Counsel in an ICC Arbitration seated in Singapore fora major Korean financial group in an international arbitration in relation to the sale of shares in a major Korean bank related to the Lonestar-ROK treaty arbitration. Counsel in a successful, high-profile ICC arbitration involving a dispute among shareholders for control over a major Korean oil refining and marketing company, with the underlying claims valued at over USD 3 billion (or USD 5 billion including counterclaims). The arbitration award won GAR's "Arbitration Win of the Year" in Counsel in a high-value LCIA arbitration seated in London, arising from a dispute regarding the procurement, construction and commissioning of the first nuclear power station in the United Arab Emirates. Counsel in an ICSID arbitration based on the Korea — Belgium/Luxembourg BIT, involving multi-billion-dollar daims against the Government of Korea. Counsel in a consolidated HKIAC arbitration arising from a post-M&A dispute regarding the sale of shares in a major logistics company between two global private equity firms. Counsel in a high-value SIAC Arbitration seated in Singapore for a consortium of Asian companies concerning the development and operation of a major power plant. Counsel in an ICC Arbitration seated in Singapore for a major Korean airline in a price review dispute based a long-term catering service agreement. Counsel in an investment treaty arbitration filed by Swiss-based elevator maker Schindler against the Government of Korea, over its investment in Hyundai Elevator. Counsel to a football club in a dispute at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against a player's agent. Co-arbitrator in a SIAC arbitration seated in Singapore, arising out of an insurance claim under a trade credit insurance policy for the sale of steel. Co-arbitrator in a HKIAC arbitration seated in Hong Kong, arising out of an Equity and Purchase Agreement from the automobile component industry.  RANKING ALB Korea Law Awards: Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year (2019) Minister of Justice, Republic of Korea: Commendation for service towards development of international arbitration in Korea (2018) Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards: Disputes Star of the Year (2016) Global Arbitration Review: "45 under 45", a list of the world's leading lawyers under 45 (2011) Chambers Asia: Band 1- leading dispute resolution practitioner in Asia (2008-2020) Who's Who Legal - Global Arbitration Review: Leading International Arbitration Practitioner (2007-2020) QUOTES Chambers Asia (2020) remarks that John is respected for "not only the legal knowledge, but also the know-how to change the atmosphere and the relationship with the counterparty." Who's Who Legal (2020) points out that "John Bang is an "excellent team leader" who cornes "highly recommended" by peers and clients alike for his expertise handling disputes under various arbitral rules around the world." Chambers Global (2020) describes John as "very diligent and passionate" while commending him as a "Top advocate."
Julia Xoudis
Prof. Dr. Julia Xoudis has practised as an attorney for almost 20 years, specializing in international commercial arbitration, contract law and competition law. She has acted in more than 40 international arbitrations, both ad hoc and institutional, including high-stake cases involving complex contractual and corporate disputes. In parallel to her practice at the bar, she is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva, where she teaches contract law and introduction to private law and legal reasoning. Her research interests and publications focus on law of obligations (in particular contract law), competition law and legal method. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Commercial Contracts Distribution / Agency International Sales Joint Ventures / Consortia Mergers & Acquisitions Competition Law INDUSTRY SECTORS Commodities Trading Fashion & Luxury Goods Oil & Gas Pharmaceutical & Biotech Transportation & Logistics; Shipping REPRESENTATIVE CASES Co-arbitrator in a dispute related to the validity and performance of a share purchase agreement. Counsel in a highly contentious arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, involving aspects of public international law, with an amount in dispute of USD several billion. Counsel in setting aside proceedings against an award in an ad hoc arbitration, securing an important win for the client at the Swiss Supreme Court level. Counsel in a case involving two state-owned entities in a highly complex dispute stemming from oil production and delivery agreements, securing an award of more than a billion USD for the clients. Regular advice on contractual issues in the area of agency and distribution, including Swiss and European competition law aspects.  
Jurg Kunzle
Jürg Künzle is an of counsel with Peter & Kim and an independent attorney-at-law in private practice specializing in contract negotiation and dispute resolution in relation to construction and industrial projects in Switzerland and abroad. He was involved in a great number of contracts and disputes concerning large and complex projects, including hydropower plants, dams, office buildings, industrial manufacturing and processing facilities, road and subway tunnels, site remediation works, etc. He negotiated contracts under civil and common law systems, based on various customized and standard industry contract conditions (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, SIA, AIA, VOB or ORGALIME). He contributed to the resolution of disputes in domestic and international adjudication board, arbitration and state court proceedings. He was a speaker at the 2015 Swiss Tunnel Congress in Lucerne and the 2019 Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference in Chicago, USA. Dr. Künzle has been with Losinger Marazzi (a Bouygues subsidiary) and the engineering and consultancy firm EBP in Zurich before joining Marti, a renowned group of contracting companies headquartered in Bern. He was a vice director of Marti Holding, a member of the board of directors of Marti Tunnel and a member of the executive committee of the Marti Implenia heavy civil & underground consortium for the 900 MW Nant de Drance pumped storage project in Switzerland. He holds a Ph.D. degree in construction contract law from the University of Geneva Faculty of Law and graduated from the University of Fribourg and the Haute Ecole d’ingéniérie et d’architecture de Fribourg. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Commercial Contracts Corporate Law Joint Ventures / Consortia Arbitration / Litigation International Sales / Construction INDUSTRY SECTORS Automotive & Heavy Industry Construction & Engineering Gas Mining & Metals Oil Pharmaceutical & Biotech REPRESENTATIVE CASES Negotiation of a multimillion CHF prime contract, contract updates and dispute settlement agreements between owner NDD SA and the Marti Implenia consortium (contractor) concerning the execution of civil and underground works in relation to the 900 MW Nant de Drance pumped storage project in Switzerland (representing the contractor). Negotiation of two separate FIDIC contracts under Swiss law for the execution of shaft construction works and an extensive cementitious injection works between the local subsidiary of an Iranian corporation (prime contractor) and a Swiss contracting company (subcontractor) in relation to the Uma Oya multipurpose development project in Sri Lanka (representing the subcontractor). Settlement of a dispute arising from a customized contract under Indian law between an Indian corporation (prime contractor) and the Indian subsidiary of a Swiss contracting company (subcontractor) concerning the execution of tunnel excavation works in relation to the Mangdechhu hydropower project in Bhutan (representing the subcontractor). Coordination of an ICC arbitration case involving an Icelandic design-build contractor (claimant) and an international engineering and consultancy company (respondent) in relation to a FIDIC contract under Icelandic law concerning the Harpa concert hall and conference center in Reykjavik, Iceland (on the part of the claimant). Negotiation of a series of customized design-bid-build and design-build contracts between a US corporation (general contractor) and a Swiss contracting company (subcontractor) in relation to a pharmaceutical plant in Switzerland (representing the subcontractor). Negotiation of a multimillion CHF contract under French law between a pharmaceutical corporation (owner) and a Swiss/German consortium (contractor) in relation to an industrial site remediation project in France (representing the contractor). Negotiation of a contract under US law (New York) for the execution of shaft construction works between the local subsidiaries of a European corporation (prime contractor) and a Swiss contracting company (subcontractor) in relation to a multimillion hydropower project in Chile (representing the subcontractor). Negotiation of a contract under US law (Connecticut) for the design, manufacturing, delivery and installation supervision of a belt conveyor system between a US consortium (prime contractor) and a Swiss mechanical company (subcontractor) in relation to the South Hartford combined sewer and overflow tunnel project in Hartford, Connecticut, USA (representing the subcontractor). Negotiation of a subcontract under Chilean law for the execution of raise boring works between the local subsidiary of an Italian corporation and a Swiss contracting company in relation to an extension project in the Chuquicamata copper mine in Chile (representing subcontractor); contract language: Spanish. Negotiation of a subcontract under US law (Maryland) for the execution of tunnel waterproofing works between a US consortium (prime contractor) and the US subsidiary of a Swiss company (subcontractor) in relation to the Purple Line subway project in Bethesda, Maryland, USA (representing subcontractor). Negotiation of a subcontract under Canadian law (Ontario) for the execution of tunnel waterproofing works between an international consortium (prime contractor) and the Canadian subsidiary of a Swiss company (subcontractor) in relation to the Eglinton subway project in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (representing the subcontractor).  
Kevin Kim
Kap-You (Kevin) Kim is a senior partner at Peter & Kim in Seoul. He was previously a senior partner at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, where he worked for the past three decades in various roles, including as the co-founder and head of the International Arbitration Practice and the head of the Domestic and International Disputes Group. Over the past 30 years, Kevin has acted as counsel, presiding arbitrator, co-arbitrator or sole arbitrator in more than 300 cases of international arbitrations under various arbitration rules. Presently, he is involved in several investment and commercial arbitrations. Among other positions that he holds, Kevin is an Advisory Board Member of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), and the Chairman of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board's (KCAB) International Arbitration Committee. In the past, Kevin has served as the Vice President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration (2014 — 2021), Secretary General of ICCA (2010 — 2014), member of the LCIA Court (2007 — 2012) and Vice Chair of the IBA Arbitration Committee (2008 — 2010). AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Investments & BITs Trade law and WTO Project Financing Mergers & Acquisitions Distribution / Agency Joint Ventures / Consortia INDUSTRY SECTORS Energy & Power Oil & Gas Pharmaceutical & Biotech Automotive & Heavy Industry Construction & Engineering Shipping Shipbuilding Insurance Real Estate REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in Korea, involving a dispute arising from a large real estate development project in Korea and its financing, securing a win on ail claims made against a Korean global real estate developer in the aggregate amount of over USD 2 billion. Counsel in a successful, high-profile ICC arbitration involving a dispute among shareholders for control over a major Korean oil refining and marketing company, with the underlying claims valued at over USD 3 billion (or USD 5 billion including counterclaims). The arbitration award won GAR's "Arbitration Win of the Year" in 2011. Counsel in an ICSID arbitration under the Korea-Belgium/Luxembourg BIT, involving a claim against the Government of Korea and securing a favourable award in the aggregate amount of over USD 5 billion. Counsel in an ICC arbitration involving a dispute arising from the repair works of natural gas marine plants in Claims were made against a Korean contractor in the aggregate amount of over USD 8 billion. Counsel in a successful high-value LCIA arbitration seated in London, involving a dispute arising from the procurement, construction, and commissioning of the first nuclear power station in the United Arab Emirates. Counsel in an ICC arbitration involving claims by a multinational private equity firm against a Korean bank in the amount of over USD 1.2 billion and securing a favourable award for our client. Counsel for a Korean investment fund in a US court litigation arising from a transaction involving the acquisition of 15 luxury hotels in the US net worth USD 5.8 billion. Presiding arbitrator of an ICSID ad-hoc annulment committee in relation to an investment arbitration award regarding Spain's renewable energy policy. Presiding arbitrator in an ad-hoc arbitration conducted under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules 1976, relating to an infrastructure operating contract between a state-entity of the Philippines and a private party. RANKING Who's Who Legal (WWL): Global Elite Thought Leaders 2021; Thought Leaders Arbitration 2022; Thought Leaders Construction 2022 Global Arbitration Review: Leading Practicing Arbitration Expert in Korea (2006-2020) Chambers: Star Individuals in Dispute Resolution—South Korea (2010 — 2022) The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Leading Individuals in International Arbitration Band 1 (2010-2019) Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards: Outstanding Contribution Award (2013) Asialaw: Disputes Star of the Year (2015) ALB Korea Law Awards: Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year (2020) QUOTES Who's Who Legal (2020) says: "Kap-You (Kevin) Kim 'is a key figure in the Korean arbitration market' who has built 'a strong network of arbitrators and practitioners' and is widely considered 'a statesman in the market'." Chambers (2019) says: "Both a leading practitioner domestically and 'highly regarded international ly', 'widely acknowledged as a pioneer in international arbitration in Korea and a very highly regarded individual'." Chambers Asia (2006­-2019) also reports: "One of the most respected figures in the Asian arbitration."  
Konstantin Christie
Konstantin Christie is a US-qualified partner, who specializes in complex international commercial disputes and arbitration under international treaties. He has acted in more than 45 arbitrations, stemming from a variety of industries, including oil, gas and electricity, (with a particular emphasis on long-term supply agreements), as well as cases arising from the commodities trading, extraction of natural resources and joint ventures. Based in Europe for many years, Konstantin often deals with cases under Swiss and other civil laws. In addition, Konstantin regularly works with damages experts and clients in order to evaluate the financial compensation and potential viability of claims, arising out of a treaty or contract. He often represents clients from the CIS region and the Middle East and has significant experience with arbitrations in the Asia-Pacific region, seated in Singapore, Seoul and Tokyo. Konstantin Christie also served as tribunal secretary in a number of “bet the company” arbitrations under the rules of most leading arbitral institutions (including ICC, SCAI, LCIA, SIAC, ICSID and UNCITRAL) and brings this experience to his appointments and counsel cases. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration Joint-Ventures / Consortia Investments & BIT Mergers & Acquisitions Public International Law Shareholder Agreements INDUSTRY SECTORS Automotive & Heavy Industry Commodities Trading Media, Art & Entertainment Mining & Metals Oil & Gas REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel in an ad hoc arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, involving aspects of public international law, with an amount in dispute of USD several billion. Counsel in an ICSID arbitration against an Asian State on behalf of an investor from South East Asia. Lead counsel in an ICC arbitration for a major mining and metallurgy consortium with more than USD 500 million in dispute, under Swiss law. Counsel in an ad hoc arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, with an amount in dispute of over USD 150 million. Counsel in an ad hoc investment arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, with an amount in dispute of USD 200 million. Representing two respondents from the CIS region in arbitrations in the automotive and agricultural sector, under the ICC and Swiss Rules, subject to Swiss and French law respectively and 4 million EUR and 60 million EUR in amounts in dispute. Lead associate in an investment treaty arbitration, US Steel Global Holdings I v. Republic of Slovakia, which ended in favourable settlement for the client, with more than USD 350 million in dispute. Counsel to a major energy conglomerate in its price adjustment disputes under long-term supply agreements subject to ICC Rules, under Italian and Swiss law. Representing a German client in an ad hoc investment arbitration against a CEE government concerning an expropriation of an enterprise. Secretary to the Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration, seated in Singapore, governed by Thai law, arising out of a dispute in the renewable energy sector (more than USD1 billon in dispute). Secretary to the Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration, seated in Geneva, under Bulgarian substantive law, arising out of nuclear power plant construction (more than USD 1.5 billion in dispute). RANKING 2017-2021 Arbitration: Future Leaders Who’s Who 2020 – Legal500 Arbitration EMEA Switzerland, Next Generation Partners QUOTES WWL (Future leaders of Arbitration, 2021) says that Konstantin is “outstanding at CIS arbitrations". WWL (Future leaders of Arbitration, 2020) says: Konstantin Christie comes highly recommended as a "smart young lawyer" who "defends his clients in an elegant and effective way". Legal 500, 2020 edition says: Extremely hard-working and smart. He has brilliant legal skills and abilities, and delivers outstanding results. > WWL (Future leaders of Arbitration, 2018) says: Konstantin Christie boasts outstanding expertise in commercial and investment disputes and is held in particularly high esteem for his work in the energy sector.    
Micael Totaro
Micael Totaro is a Swiss qualified attorney-at-law who specialises in international commercial and sports arbitration. He has been involved as co-counsel and secretary in over 50 international arbitration proceedings (ICC, Swiss Arbitration, CAS). His practice encompasses a wide range of commercial topics, such as sponsoring, licensing, distribution & agency, employment, purchases and trading, web-based user agreements, mergers & acquisitions, joint venture, shareholder agreements and corporate matters. He has also acted in numerous arbitration-related litigation proceedings, including debt enforcement and attachments proceedings, enforcement and recognition of arbitral awards. Micael has nearly 10 years of experience at the highest level of the sports industry. He has been involved in some of the most critical operations of the commercialisation of sports, including major sponsorship deals, development and organisation of international sports events, supply of equipment, licensing and distribution of TV/Media rights and broadcasting/live feed production agreements. He has also acquired an extensive knowledge of the resolution of sports-specific disputes, having acted before the Court of Arbitration for Sport and major sports federations’ judicial bodies (FIFA, UEFA, FIBA, FIVB, UCI), in a variety of cases related to governance and associative matters, players’ eligibility and transfers, clubs or agents-related disputes, disciplinary and anti-doping proceedings. AREAS OF EXPERTISE > Commercial Arbitration > Sports Arbitration > Commercial Contracts > Sports Law INDUSTRY SECTORS > Sports > Media & Entertainment > Web 3.0, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Trading > Commodities Trading > Retail, Luxury Goods & Fashion > Food & Beverages > Events, Hospitality & MICE REPRESENTATIVE CASES > Co-counsel in a > USD 150 million dispute representing a trader in an ICC arbitration against one of the leading cryptocurrencies’ centralised exchanges. > Co-counsel for a top bicycle brand in a dispute related to major sponsorship agreements and agency’s fees. > Co-counsel for FC BARCELONA in a EUR 3 million dispute related to the purchase of an option right related to a rising-star player. > Co-counsel for FC BARCELONA before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a transfer dispute involving the Brazilian player NEYMAR JR. and his first club SANTOS FC. > Co-counsel for a majority shareholder in the M&A operations related to the acquisition of the Haute Route Series by the Ironman Group. > Co-counsel for a professional cycling team in a dispute against its bicycle sponsor. > Co-counsel for a professional cycling team in the sale of the shares of its managing entity and the takeover of the UCI WorldTour licence. > Co-counsel for a high-end sports clothing company in a sponsorship dispute. > Secretary to the Tribunal in a commercial arbitration concerning a licensing and construction dispute (SCAI). > Assistant to the President of a CAS Panel in a multimillion TV & Media Rights arbitration.
Mino Han
Mino Han has acted as counsel in various international arbitrations conducted under the auspices of the ICC, SIAC, KCAB or JCAA. Mino specializes in construction and engineering disputes. The relevant projects underlying the disputes were each based in the Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa or Latin America and concerned the design and construction of combined cycle power plants, solar power production facilities, refineries, high-rise buildings, convention centres and infrastructure facilities. Mino has also vast experience in representing contractors in Korean court or KCAB domestic arbitration proceedings. He also regularly advises clients on issuing or defending claims arising out of standard form contracts including the FIDIC Suite of Contracts. Mino majored in law at Seoul National University (LL.B., 2006), after which he passed the Korean Bar Exam in 2006 and qualified as Korean lawyer in 2009. He also received a Master of Laws degree in international arbitration law from Seoul National University in 2012 and a Master of Science degree for Construction Law and Dispute Resolution at King's College London in 2018. Mino's MSc dissertation entitled "The meaning and scope of `consequential loss' exclusion clauses - A comparative law analysis between English law and Korean law" was awarded with a distinction grade. In July 2019, Mino was admitted to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales. Mino has been recognized by Who's Who Legal as National Leader (Korea) in Arbitration and he serves as member of the KCAB Next Steering Committee. Mino is also the ICC YAF Regional Representative for Korea (2021-2023 term). Mino is native in Korean and German and is also fluent in English. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Project Finance Korean Litigation International Projec Contracting Joint Ventures / Consortia Shareholder Disputes INDUSTRY SECTORS Construction & Engineering Shipbuilding Energy & Power Oil & Gas Real Estate Aviation REPRESENTATIVE CASES Acting as counsel for a Korean steel supplier in and hoc arbitration arising from a steel supply contract in connection with a major construction project in Canada. Represented a Korean construction company in an ICC arbitration concerning a project for the construction of a combined cycle power plant in Jordan. Represented a major Korean construction company in an ICC arbitration arising from a project regarding the construction of a low sulphur diesel refinery in Trinidad and Tobago. Represented a Korean power company in an ICC arbitration against the O&M service provider of a solar power production facility in Bulgaria. Represented a Korean steel supplier in a SIAC arbitration arising from a steel supply contract in connection with a major construction project in Australia. Represented a major Korean construction company in a SIAC arbitration arising from a project for the construction of a high-rise building in Mongolia. Represented a Korean ship engine manufacturer in a KCAB arbitration against a German / Chinese supplier. Represented a major Korean construction company in a KCAB arbitration against a major German plant equipment supplier. Acted as counsel for many Korean construction companies in KCAB domestic arbitrations or domestic litigation Provided legal advice to many Korean contractors for large scale overseas projects. Acting as counsel for a Korean investment fund in a US court litigation arising from a transaction involving the acquisition of 15 luxury hotels in the US net worth USD 5.8 billion. Acting as counsel for Korean airline company in an ICC dispute against a service supplier. Acting as counsel for shareholders of a major retail company in Korea in a JCAA dispute against a minority shareholder of that company. Providing legal advice to the Republic of Korea in an anti-dumping WTO proceeding.  
Pierre Tercier
Prof. Dr. Pierre Tercier is a senior counsel at Peter & Kim in Geneva. He is a prominent international arbitrator with extensive experience in international commercial and investment arbitration, an Emeritus Professor of the University of Fribourg, a Doctor honoris causa of the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas and the honorary President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration. Prof. Tercier has served as party-appointed arbitrator and president in over 150 arbitrations under various rules (ICC, ICSID, LCIA, SIAC, CRCICA, SCC, UNCITRAL) covering a broad range of sectors. He chaired such seminal cases as Abaclat and others v. Argentine Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/07/5) and Desert Line Projects LLC v. Republic of Yemen (ICSID Case No. ARB/05/17). In addition to his arbitrator practice, Prof. Tercier gives lectures on arbitration in several Universities around the world. He has authored numerous articles on international arbitration as well as authoritative treatises notably on contract law. He is well-known in Switzerland for his contribution to the study and development of contract, tort, construction and competition law. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration Contract law Tort Law Competition Law International Investment Law INDUSTRY SECTORS Construction & Engineering Energy Banking & Finance Pharmaceutical Mining REPRESENTATIVE CASES Prof. Tercier acted as arbitrator in over 150 cases. The list below is merely indicative: Commercial arbitration cases: President of the tribunal in two related ICC arbitrations, concerning the termination of contracts in the military industry. Co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration concerning a major construction project. President of the tribunal in an ICC case between a Finnish and a Turkish telecommunication firm, in relation to an exclusive supply contract. Co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a French multinational group specializing in renewable energy and a German multinational company, concerning a Finnish nuclear power plant. President of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration, with seat in New-York (USA), between three oil companies incorporated respectively in Bermuda, the Netherlands and Venezuela, in relation with a concession agreement for oil production. President of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration between an American and an Algerian oil company, in relation to several contracts involving the sale of liquefied natural gas. Co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration, with seat in Zurich, between a Ukrainian State company and a Turkish construction company, in relation with the construction of a highway and a railway bridge in Kiev, Ukraine. President of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration concerning the price revision of a long-term gas supply agreement between a Greek and a Turkish company. President of the tribunal in the ICC case between a German company and a French company, in relation with the shareholding in a company specializing in the production of nuclear energy. President of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration between an Asian government and a French company, concerning the reimbursement of commissions in a military contract. President of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration between a French and a Greek bank, in relation to a shareholding dispute. President of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration between a French telecommunication firm and a Luxembourg company, concerning the use of orbital slots and frequencies. Co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration, with seat in Paris, between high-end French department stores and French banks, in relation with a shareholding agreement and valuation of an enterprise. President of the tribunal in an ad hoc arbitration, with seat in Lebanon, between a State and a telecommunication firm, concerning the construction of a mobile phone network. President of the tribunal in an UNCITRAL arbitration between a national State-owned oil company and a British oil and gas company, in relation with oil production. President of the tribunal in an UNCITRAL arbitration, between a State-owned gas supplier and a Spanish gas company, concerning the construction of a natural gas liquefaction plant. 2. Investment cases: President of the tribunal in the ICSID case Abaclat and others v. Argentine Republic (Case No. ARB/07/5). President of the tribunal in the ICSI D case Desert Line Projects LLC v. Republic of Yemen (Case No. ARB/05/17). President of the tribunal in the ICSI D case Capital Financial Holdings Luxembourg S.A. v. Republic of Cameroon (Case No. ARB/15/18). President of the tribunal in the ICSID case Baggerwerken Decloedt En Zoon NV v. Republic of the Philippines (Case No. ARB/11/27). President of the tribunal in the ICSID case Getma International and others v. Republic of Guinea (Case No. ARB/11/29). President of the tribunal in the ICSID case Société Civile Immobilière De Gaéta v. République de Guinée (Case No. ARB/12/36). President of the tribunal in the ICSI D case Malincorp Ltd. v. The Arab Republic of Egypt (Case No. ARB/08/18). President of the tribunal in the ICSID case Rachel S. Grynberg, Stephen M. Grynberg, Miriam Z Grynberg and RSM Production Corp. v. Grenada (Case No. ARB/10/6). President of the tribunal in the ICSID case LEST SpA and Astaldi SpA v. République algérienne démocratique et populaire (Case No. ARB/05/3). President of the tribunal in the UNCITRAL case Oxus Gold Plc (United Kingdom) v. The Republic of Uzbekistan, in relation to the production of electricity. QUOTES WWL 2020 (Thought Leaders) says: "Pierre Tercier is 'a wonderful arbitrator', as well as 'highly independent and one of the best chairmen'. He is an authority when it comes to commercial and investment arbitration." Chambers Global 2020 states: "Pierre Tercier is 'one of the leading names in Switzerland and does a broad range of commercial and investment cases, according to sources. He remains a popular choice for complex international disputes and is often selected to act as president of ICC tribunals."        
Seokchun  Yun
Seokchun Yun specializes in international arbitration and cross-border litigation, international trade, international taxation, construction and real estate litigation, and shareholder dispute with a focus on disputes with international elements, and provides legal advice on potential disputes. Mr. Yun has successfully represented government, domestic and foreign multinational clients at all stages of international arbitrations under the major arbitration rules including ICSID, ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, ICDR, JCAA, and KCAB as well as in ad-hoc arbitrations. He has also represented clients in international mediations under SIMC rules and before the WTO panel. During his secondment at Kobre & Kim LLP in New York, Mr. Yun was involved in the enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign judgments, asset tracing and recovery, and litigations at both federal and state levels. He has handled legal matters and issues implicating various governing laws, including those of Korea, England and Wales, the United States (federal, New York, California and Delaware), Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Germany, Russia, Japan, China, as well as international instruments and norms such as the CISG, UNIDROIT Principles and WTO treaties. Prior to joining Peter & Kim, Mr. Yun was a partner at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC’s international arbitration and litigation practice group and a senior attorney at Kim & Chang’s international arbitration & cross-border litigation practice. He also served as a judge advocate (military judge and prosecutor) in the Republic of Korea Navy. Mr. Yun currently serves as director of academic affairs in the Korean Society of International Economic Law, director of research in the Korean International Law Association and director in the Korea Private International Law Association. He has taught as a lecturer at Seoul National University College of Law and actively publishes articles and authors treatises. Mr. Yun also frequently speaks at notable seminars and conferences on various topics including international arbitration and trade. Mr. Yun received an LL.M. from Harvard Law School in 2017, and his LL.M. and LL.B. from Seoul National University in 2011 and 2006, respectively. He graduated from the Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korean in 2007. He is admitted to the New York bar and Korean bar. Mr. Yun speaks native Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese (Mandarin). He also commands reading knowledge of German. AREAS OF EXPERTISE International Arbitration Cross-border Litigation Enforcement of Foreign Judgment and Arbitral Award International Trade International Taxation Construction and Real Estate Litigation Corporate Governance and Shareholder Dispute INDUSTRY SECTORS Agribusiness Automotive & Heavy Industry Construction & Engineering Commodities Trading Energy & Power Fashion & Luxury Goods Gas High-tech Products Infrastructure Media, Art & Entertainment Mining & Metals Pharmaceutical & Biotech Real Estate Shipbuilding Transportation, Logistics REPRESENTATIVE CASES International Arbitration and Cross-border Litigation Advised a foreign investor in relation to potential indirect expropriation by a municipal government in Korea by way of imposition of restrictions on the business. Advised a Korean materials manufacturer in relation to potential expropriation by a Asian host state. Advised a Korean private equity fund in a dispute against a sportsware distributor arising from termination of the distributorship agreement. Advised a Korean trading company in relation to a series of court proceedings in China arising from violation of the terms of letters of credit. Advised a Korean ship parts manufacturer in a dispute over defects in the engine supplied to a foreign shipbuilder. Counsel to one of Korea’s largest shipbuilders in an LMAA arbitration arising out of defects in specialized semi-rigs built and delivered. Counsel to a Korean energy company in an ICC arbitration over breaches of the fuel cell technology transfer and license agreements. Counsel to a Korean state enterprise in an ICC arbitration for gas price review. Represented a major Japanese distributor in a JCAA arbitration arising from a dispute over board control of a joint venture between the Japanese distributor and a major Korean distributor. Counsel to one of Korea’s largest construction companies in an ICC arbitration against a global real estate developer arising from a city-scale real estate development project. Counsel to a Korean hotel owner in a HKIAC arbitration relating to termination of a management agreement against a global hotel chain. Counsel to a Korean seller in a HKIAC arbitration involving return of the purchase price for equity shares in a Chinese joint venture. Counsel to a global private equity fund in an ICC arbitration over breaches of the sale and purchase agreement of a Korean logistics company. Counsel to a major Korean pharmaceutical company in a SIMC mediation against a global pharmaceutical manufacturer surrounding registration and marketing of pharmaceutical products in China. Counsel to a major Korean pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration arising from obligations to register and market pharmaceutical products in Europe and the CIS countries. Counsel to the Government of Korea in an ICSID arbitration based on the Korea-Belgium/Luxembourg BIT involving a multi-billion dollar claim against investment vehicles held by a US private equity fund. Counsel to a major Korean construction company in enforcement proceedings of a SIAC award relating to the construction of a convention center in Australia. Counsel to a Korean judgment claim holder in the multi-jurisdictional enforcement of a multi-million US dollar damages order arising from stock price manipulation. Counsel to a major Korean pharmaceutical company in a proceeding before a California state court seeking injunction to prohibit use of a specific clostridium botulinum strain and relevant technologies. Counsel to an investor in enforcement proceedings of an ad-hoc arbitral award against an African sovereign state. Counsel to a major Korean engineering and construction company in a SIAC arbitration arising from an EPC contract for the construction of the metropolitan railway in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Advised a major Korean pharmaceutical company in relation to interpretation of a joint venture agreement for securing the supply chain and manufacturing facilities in China. Advised a Korean government committee in a proceeding before a Canadian court arising from measures to block access to a certain website. Advised a major Korean bank in a civil action in Greece for damages based on tortious acts in the process of concluding a shipbuilding contract. Advised a Korean hypermarket chain owner in proceedings to set-aside an ICC award before the Singaporean court. Counsel to a Korean high net-worth individual in proceedings to enforce a California monetary judgment before the Korean court. Counsel to a Philippine investor and its joint venture company in Korean insolvency proceedings related to the enforcement of an ICC award. Counsel to a global German pharmaceutical manufacturer in Korean litigation for the enforcement of a multi-million dollar arbitration award. Counsel to a global Korean automotive parts supplier in a JCAA arbitration over the exercise of a put-option pursuant to a joint venture agreement. Counsel to a state-run entity in an ICC arbitration arising from a framework agreement for the supply of certain goods. Advised a Korean systems developer in a dispute with the Ministry of Treasury of Indonesia surrounding development of a national financial information system. Counsel to one of Korea’s major medical equipment manufacturers in an ICDR arbitration arising from the international sale of sophisticated hospital technology to core healthcare facilities in Turkey. Counsel to one of Asia’s largest multinational food and shopping corporations in an ICC arbitration over a post-M&A dispute following the purchase of one of East China’s largest hypermarket chains. Counsel to a subsidiary of one of the world’s leading sportswear manufacturers in a litigation before the Korean courts for claims arising from a distributorship agreement. Counsel to a Danish wind power facility manufacturer in Korean litigation for the enforcement of a multi-million dollar arbitration award. Counsel to a major broadcasting service provider in Trinidad and Tobago in a KCAB arbitration concerning claims for damages under the CISG. International Trade Advised the Korean government in a WTO dispute involving original marking requirements of products from a customs territory. Advised the Korean government on the settlement of international trade dispute under arbitration rules of commercial arbitration institutions. Advised a Korean trading company in relation to a potential sale of goods transaction for personal protection equipment. Counsel to the Government of Korea in a WTO dispute involving the imposition of anti-dumping duties on stainless steel bar products. Advised the Korean government on the legal text of RCEP Agreements. Advised the Korean government on interpretation issues relating to automobile industry regulations in the context of the Korea-US FTA and the WTO regime (GATT). Construction and Real Estate Litigation Advised a Korean EPC contractor in relation to the construction project of an offshore platform for oil production. Counsel to a Korean metropolitan city government in a KCAB arbitration relating to a BLT project for the renovation of city-wide sewer systems. Counsel to one of Korea’s major construction companies in a KCAB arbitration arising from delays in the construction of a naval base. Counsel to a power plant in a civil action before the Korean court seeking damages from delay in construction of a hydro-plant. Counsel to a power plant in a KCAB arbitration involving damages claims arising out of defects in a crane. Counsel to a power plant in a KCAB arbitration involving damages claims arising from a fire that occurred during renovation of a desulfurization facility. Represented a major Japanese industrial equipment manufacturer in a Korean administrative procedure and in civil proceedings arising from the pollution of a factory site. RANKING Leading Lawyers 2021: International Arbitration (Legal Times, 2021) Rising Stars 2021: International Arbitration (Legal Times, 2021) Best Student Award—Valedictorian (President, Seoul National University, 2006)  
SeungMin Lee
SeungMin Lee is a partner at Peter & Kim. Ms Lee has represented and provided advocacy for major Korean and International clients in arbitration cases under various institutional rules including that of the ICC, KCAB, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA and UNCITRAL. Ms Lee is dual-qualified as Korean lawyer and solicitor of England and Wales. She has previously served as the South Korean national representative of the IBA young lawyers’ committee, and has served as regional representative for Korea to the LCIA's Young International Arbitration Group. Ms Lee currently serves as director of international affairs at the Seoul Bar Association; is member of KCAB Next; regional ambassador for Korea to HKIAC's HK45; member of the SIAC Users Council for the South Korea national committee; member of the panel of arbitrators for the Asian International Arbitration Centre; and as a specialist mediator at the Singapore International Mediation Centre. Ms Lee worked as a registered foreign lawyer at Oon & Bazul LLP in Singapore in 2016 and as counsel to the LCIA Secretariat in 2010. A graduate of Seoul National University and member of the Korean bar, Ms Lee completed an LL.M. at the National University of Singapore in 2016. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation International Transactions INDUSTRY SECTORS Intellectual Property Mergers & Acquisition Investments & BITs Commercial disputes Energy and Power disputes Real Estate Joint Ventures REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel in two ICC arbitrations seated in Singapore between a Korean online game company and Chinese companies (2017-2020). Counsel in a SIAC arbitration seated in Singapore between a Korean online game company and Chinese companies (2017-2020). Counsel in an ICSID case, Lone Star Funds vs. Republic of Korea (2013-2017), and an ICC case, seated in Singapore between an investment company and a Korean bank (2013-2015). Counsel in an ICC case, seated in Singapore, between a research organization and an ocean-floor drilling company (2014-2015), an UNICITRAL case seated in Seoul. Counsel in a dispute between a UK based software company and a Korean broadcast company (2011-2014). Counsel in an ICC case seated in Seoul between a Korean construction company and a vendor of a certain type of steam scrubber technology (2013-2014). Counsel in a SIAC case seated in Singapore between a Korean shipbuilding company and a Singaporean company (2013-2014). Counsel in an HKIAC case seated in Hong Kong between a Chinese company producing mono-silicon ingots and a Korean company producing mono-silicon ingot growers (2012-2014). Counsel in an ICC case seated in Seoul between a multi-national lock manufacturer and a Korean investor (2012-2013). Counsel in an ICC case seated in Paris between a Korean conglomerate and a petroleum company (2008-2011). Counsel in an ICC case seated in Singapore between a Korean confectionary company and a foreign investor (2008-2010). RANKING Chambers Asia Pacific 2016 to 2019, selected as a ranked lawyer in the jurisdiction of Korea (International Arbitration, 2016 to 2019) Recognized as “future leader under 45-Partners” by Who’s Who Legal (2018-2019) QUOTES WWL (Future leaders of Arbitration, 2019) says: The "outstanding" SeungMin Lee is a "rising star in arbitration" and sources state that she "works incredibly hard and provides great law analysis".  
Tom Moxham
Tom Moxham was admitted to the bar in 1987 and has had decades of experience as an attorney practicing in Australia, Europe and Asia. He has specialist experience working in both arbitral institutions and leading firms in international arbitration. He has acted as counsel in international arbitrations under various rules, including ICC, ICSID, KCAB, CAS, SCC and SIAC. He was the first international counsel appointed to the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board. In parallel with his legal practice, he has extensive experience in agriculture and agribusiness, including dispute resolution, financing, production, government policy and environmental management. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration Commercial Contracts Joint Ventures INDUSTRY SECTORS Construction/Infrastructure Energy Sport Law Water/Environment Agribusiness REPRESENTATIVE CASES Representing a European investment fund in a SIAC Singapore seated arbitration involving an M&A deal in Thailand, including emergency arbitration proceedings; Representing the International Olympic Committee in a CAS arbitration involving the banning of athletes competing at the 2006 Turin Olympic Games for various doping activities; Representing the constructor in relation to delays and defects in construction of a nuclear power plant (ICC Rules); Representing several companies involving the expropriation of international utility investments by Argentina (ICSID Rules); Representing an Australian company involved in a share sale dispute for the controlling interest of a listed Australian company in the Supreme Court of NSW, Australia; and Negotiation and settlement of a long running insurance licencing and regulation dispute on behalf of a leading not-for-profit association against various Australian governmental authorities.
Wolfgang Peter
Wolfgang Peter is recognized by clients and his peers as one of the most in-demand counsels and arbitrators in the world, having been engaged in over 270 arbitrations as counsel and arbitrator. Dr. Peter is particularly active in cases involving complex issues of valuations, including post-M&A disputes, joint ventures and projects stemming from the heavy industry. He has decades of expertise in cases involving gas & oil contracts, including upstream and downstream projects, as well as price reviews under long-term gas supply agreements. Dr. Peter regularly advises third-party funding companies in evaluating the merits of the Claimant(s)’ cases, especially with regard to the damages. An active speaker and contributor to the arbitration community at large, he is a member of the LCIA Board of Directors and of the ASA Board. Prior to starting his independent arbitration practice, he headed the arbitration group of Python & Peter, one of the largest Swiss firms, which he also co-founded. Before engaging in arbitration practice full time, Dr. Peter led a successful M&A and corporate practice for 14 years, completing over 40 transactions and IPOs, including such well-known brands and companies as Gucci, Chaumet, Breguet, Tag Heuer, Ebel and Leica. While practicing M&A, he managed two luxury watch-making companies, for 12 years. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Corporate Law Distribution / Agency Joint Ventures / Consortia Investments & BITs Mergers & Acquisitions INDUSTRY SECTORS Automotive & Heavy Industry Construction & Engineering Electricity Supply Fashion & Luxury Goods Oil & Gas Pharmaceutical & Biotech REPRESENTATIVE CASES Lead counsel in an ad hoc arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, involving aspects of public international law, with an amount in dispute of USD several billion. Lead counsel in a case involving two state-owned entities in a highly complex ad hoc arbitration involving aspects of public international law stemming from oil production and delivery agreements, securing an award of more than a billion USD for our clients. Co-counsel in two PCA arbitrations involving a state-owned entity and private companies in a dispute concerning gas deliveries, with more than 15 billion USD in dispute. Counsel to a major energy conglomerate in its price adjustment disputes against another European major relating to long-term gas supply agreements subject to ICC Rules. Co-counsel in in an arbitration under UNCITRAL Rules arising out of a dispute between a Canadian company and two mainland Chinese companies in relation to an unconventional gas project in China. Lead counsel in an ICC arbitration for a major mining and metallurgy consortium with more than USD 500 million in dispute, under Swiss law. Chairman of an Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration arising out of nuclear power plant construction (more than USD 1.5 billion in dispute). Chairman of the Arbitral Tribunal in the Vivendi v Elektrim arbitration, an important decision on the interrelation between arbitral proceedings and bankruptcy, confirmed by two instances of the English courts. Co-counsel in an ICC arbitration concerning the break-up of Arthur Andersen, resulting in a seminal decision of the Swiss Supreme Court on the joinder of the arbitration agreements. RANKING Who’s Who Legal (WWL): Thought Leaders 2019-2020; Arbitration Switzerland 2010-2020, National Leader Who’s Who Legal (WWL): Energy, Construction 2019-2020 Global Leader Chambers Global and Europe: Most in Demand Arbitrators and Counsel (2016-2020) QUOTES Wolfgang Peter is one of Europe's key names when it comes to arbitration matters. His expertise lies in acting as counsel and arbitrator in post-M&A, joint venture and contractual disputes. WWL THOUGHT LEADERS, 2020 Wolfgang Peter comes recommended for his strength in arbitration related to the oil and gas sector and in post-M&A disputes. Based in Geneva, he is often selected to serve as arbitrator on both commercial and investment treaty cases. Sources praise his good understanding of the commercial and economic stakes in cases, with one praising his" commercial mind – he can see what things mean economically, so I wouldn't hesitate to appoint him for disputes with complex commercial damages issues." Chambers Europe, 2020 Wolfgang Peter is one of the most experienced and smart lawyers in the area of international arbitration. He has over 30 years of experience and is capable of handling the most complex matters with an exceptional level of proficiency. Legal500, 2020  
Yunsoo Shin
Dr Yunsoo Shin is a well-experienced specialist in international disputes and complex corporate matters. She is a Specialist Mediator at the Singapore International Mediation Centre, a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, and one of the youngest Korean arbitrators active in the ICC International Court of Arbitration. She has also acted as an international arbitrator at KCAB and counsel in various international arbitration cases conducted under the rules of the ICC, LCIA, HKIAC or KCAB. Her expertise covers both the common law and civil law traditions and a broad range of business transactions and commercial disputes involving M&As, general contract law, share purchase and asset purchase agreements, distribution agreements, construction, automobile manufacturing, OEM contracts, and license agreements, among various other subject matters. In particular, she is one of the most experienced young lawyers in Korea who has handled many multi-billion-dollar post-M&A disputes involving Korean chaebols. The Global Arbitration Review describes Dr Shin as a “top-notch advocate that will be one to watch in the coming years at the top of the Korean market.” She has been nominated as a ‘Rising Star’ under 45, a ‘Leading Lawyer’ in the field of international arbitration in Korea by the Legal Times and a finalist for the “Female Lawyer of the Year” by Asia Legal Business in 2021 and 2022. Shin is double licensed in the New York Bar and the Korean Bar, with in-depth knowledge and expertise in M&A disputes, finance, and corporate valuation. She is a graduate of Seoul National University (B.S., LL.B.), the Wharton School (MBA, in finance and business analytics), and Harvard Law School, where she earned her doctoral degree (SJD, in corporate governance and finance). Prior to joining Peter & Kim, Dr Shin practiced law at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC for 10 years, served as a fellow at Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance, and published journal articles on corporate governance and shareholder disputes in Delaware and Korea. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Financial Disputes Commercial Contracts M&A Shareholder Disputes INDUSTRY SECTORS Finance Construction & Engineering Corporate Governance Automotive & Heavy Industry REPRESENTATIVE CASES Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration seated in Seoul governed by Korean law over a dispute concerning a Singapore-based private equity’s exercise of the put option. Arbitrator in a KCAB International arbitration seated in Seoul governed by Korean law over a dispute concerning a consultancy agreement between Chinese and Korean companies. Counsel in a high-profile series of ICC arbitration cases with the underlying dispute valued at multi-billion dollars seated in Seoul governed by Korean law over a dispute concerning multiple financial investors’ exercise of the put option and unlisted stock’s valuation. Counsel for the Respondent in a successful ICC arbitration seated in Singapore governed by Korean law arising under a joint venture and the multi-billion-dollar real estate development plan and project financing in Northeast Asia, where 100% of the opposing party’s claims were dismissed with the full reimbursement order for the entire arbitration fees and costs Counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in London arising from a joint venture between Korean and American biosimilar companies, after which the client entered into a successful settlement agreement for over USD 1 billion assets. Counsel in a successful, high-profile ICC arbitration involving a dispute among shareholders for control over a major Korean oil refining and marketing company, with the underlying claims valued at over USD 3 billion (or USD 5 billion, including counterclaims). The arbitration award won GAR’s “Arbitration Win of the Year” in 2011. Counsel in a high-profile KCAB International arbitration seated in Seoul arising out of the License Agreements and patents regarding the nuclear power plants. Counsel in a SIAC arbitration seated in Singapore arising out of the Settlement Agreement over the recalls of the luxury German-brand automobiles and the supply of the automotive parts by the Korean manufacturer. Counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in Paris involving 30 separate claims arising from a multi-billion-dollar M&A transaction between Korean and American automobile manufacturers. Counsel in an HKIAC arbitration seated in Hong Kong arising out of the joint venture company between a Hong Kong-based global cryptocurrency exchange service provider and a Korean FinTech provider. Counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in Zurich arising from a joint venture in China agreed between Korean and English welding product manufacturers. Counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in Singapore arising under a distributorship agreement between one of the world’s largest manufacturers of medical products and Korea’s prominent pharmaceutical companies. Counsel in several ICC arbitrations seated in London and Zurich, under English law and Swish Law, arising out of a number of power plant and water treatment projects in the Middle East. Counsel in an HKIAC-administered arbitration under the UNCITRAL rules involving a dispute over a sugar by-product purchase agreement between Korean and Chinese companies. Counsel in an ICC arbitration and subsequent enforcement litigation in Korea resulting from a product recall of a major international brand baby formula. Counsel in the first case known in Korea, which used the Dispute Resolution Board under the US Federal Acquisition Regulation, involving a dispute over the relocation of a major US military base in Korea. Counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in Poland regarding a dispute concerning an alleged breach of representation and warranties of a private equity firm. Counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in Tokyo over a dispute over a joint venture between Korean and European multinational automobile part manufacturers. Counsel in an ad hoc arbitration in London governed by English law over a dispute concerning delays and defects in constructing an off-shore oil platform. Advised a municipal government engaged in an ICC arbitration seated in Singapore following an alleged breach of contract for the construction and operation of a rapid light railway. Advised two of the largest Korean financial institutions in their defense in a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, involving allegations of securities fraud and seeking damages over US$ 600 million. Advised a Korean IT company involved in a Singapore litigation on the infringement of patents, breach of contract, and torts claims.
Jurg Kunzle