Dentons Lee is renowned for its strength in cross-border disputes, representing clients across South Korea, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the UK, and the US. The team’s deep industry expertise enhances its capability in diverse sectors. John JungKyum Kim, co-leading the practice, is a key figure with a focus on insurance, manufacturing, real estate, and financial services. Also co-leading the practice is Kurt B. Gerstner, who brings extensive experience in civil litigation and international arbitration, handling complex disputes across various industries.
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Key clients
- Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE, Korea Branch
- Ascend Performance Materials, Inc.
Work highlights
- Reinsurance defence services in South Korean court for lithium-ion battery product recall in electric vehicles with global exposure.
- Co-counsel in the International Chamber of Commerce for breach of contract and unfair trade practices in trading of chemical and plastic industrial materials.
- Acing as coverage and subrogation counsel for Starr International in the tragic accident involving South Korean nationals in the collision of two large boats travelling on the Danube River in Hungary, leading to insurance coverage matters that implicate the reinsurance as offered by Starr International.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John JungKyum Kim, Kurt B. Gerstner