International arbitration

Kim & Chang

Client Satisfaction

Featuring ‘high-calibre practitioners,’ Kim & Chang‘s international arbitration practice is ’known to be one of the biggest and best in South Korea,’ with a large market-leading team specialising in investor-state disputes and serious cross-border commercial disputes. Byung-Chol Yoon, who is active as both counsel and arbitrator, leads the practice, handling disputes concerning mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, often within the construction industry. The ’stellar’ Sae Youn Kim specialises in commercial international law, handling contentious shareholder matters. Elsewhere, ‘highly distinguished litigator’ Hye Sung Kim represents Korean energy companies, while Chul-Won Lee advises handles work before tribunals in intra-Korean disputes. Ji Hwan Kim and Joel Richardson are also noted.

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Testimonials

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‘Sue-Hyun Lim is hard-working, responsive and sensible - a safe pair of hands.’
‘Chul-Won Lee is a recognised name in international arbitration with a wealth of skill and knowledge.’
‘Hye Sung Kim is one of the best remarkable lawyers I have worked with. She has acquired consistent praises for her exceptional dispute resolution works in the international arbitration, being applauded as a highly distinguished litigator, demonstrating an exceptional ability to navigate the intricacies of commercial matters.'
‘Sae Youn Kim and Ji Hwan Kim are both outstanding arbitration counsel and true experts in their field. They are our go-to lawyers in Korea. They combine all the relevant skills: advocacy skills, strategic mind set and sound judgment. ’
‘Sae Youn Kim is the best lawyer in the Asian market. She is stellar. She is bright, personable, and relentless.'
‘This practice is known to be one of the biggest and best in South Korea.’
‘Kim & Chang's international arbitration practice, unlike other law firms in Korea, is the only real "one-stop shop". Kim & Chang's international arbitration practice retains high caliber practitioners from Korea and other major jurisdictions. The quality of its advocacy, both written and oral, is second to none domestically and internationally.'
‘This practice is known to be one of the biggest and best in South Korea.’