The international arbitration team of Korean firm Kim & Chang is led by Byung-Chol Yoon, who is recommended for his extensive expertise in ICC and investment treaty arbitrations. Sae Youn Kim is a ‘first-class advocate’ known for representing Korean clients in Singapore-based disputes, while Chul-Won Lee has a track record of pharma and maritime disputes. Joel Richardson leads the firm’s North American arbitration group, often acting as an arbitrator and a mediator. Matthew Christensen is well-versed in commercial disputes and cases involving international defence and construction projects, and Shul Park has handled a number of notable M&A disputes. While the firm’s centre of gravity is in the firm’s Seoul headquarters, the firm also has outposts in Singapore, Jakarta and both major cities in Vietnam.