Yoon & Yang LLC is well-equipped to handle arbitrations arising out of global transactions, in addition to energy and infrastructure mandates. Practice co-head Myung-Ahn Kim routinely handles HKIAC and ISDS arbitrations, and co-head Sam Kim, hailed by clients as a ‘star in the Korean arbitration world’, is recommended for his strong knowledge of construction and trade secret-related cases. Managing partner Junsang Lee is noted for his expertise in commercial and real estate disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Sam Kim is a star in the Korean arbitration world. He has stand up first chair experience and is analytically razor sharp.'
  • 'Great team who really know their stuff. Give good practical and technical advice.'
  • 'David Lee - his in-house experience helps him to understand exactly what the client wants in terms of strategic advice.'

Key clients

  • LAM Fund II & III
  • STX Engine Co., Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Represented LAM Enhanced Trade Finance Fund II and III in HKIAC arbitration in a USD 500 million dispute involving an overseas hedge fund financing structure with the counterparties situated in Singapore and Cayman Islands. The firm is presently overseeing the enforcement of arbitral award.
  • Represented the Republic of Korea in an investor state dispute filed by an alleged US investor relating to land expropriation for development.
  • Represented STX Engine in an ICC arbitration and dismissed a third party joinder order before prevailing in the entirety of the substantive dispute.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Myung-Ahn Kim, Sam Kim

Other key lawyers

Joseph Lee, Junsang Lee