The ‘enthusiastic and diligent’ international arbitration group at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC is ‘among the most experienced in Korea.’ Co-led by experienced arbitration lawyer and arbitrator Tony Dongwook Kang and senior foreign attorney Brandon Bang (who is qualified in New Zealand), the team handles the full range of international arbitration matters within the construction and energy industries, as well as joint venture and post-M&A disputes. Junu Kim has a wealth of experience in complex commercial arbitration, working on investor-state and post-M&A disputes, while former judge Hongjoong Kim is an expert in international commercial arbitration, handling shipbuilding matters among others. Another key team member is Woojae Kim who works on Korean civil litigation relating to arbitration awards and cross-border litigation in foreign courts.
Testimonials
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‘The team at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC are enthusiastic and diligent. ’
‘The BKL international arbitration team is among the most experienced in Korea. They are smart, knowledgeable, and hard-working. Strengths and key capabilities are in construction arbitration and ISDS.’
‘Partner Junu Kim is a brilliant lawyer, and very practical. He knows how to cut to the heart of an issue. He has a memory like a steel trap.'
‘The individuals at BKL truly distinguish themselves through their exceptional legal acumen and unwavering dedication to their clients. They don't just provide services; they build partnerships, understanding my business intricately to offer tailored solutions.
- 'Partners Mr. Woojae Kim and Ms. Yoonjeong Park stand out for their depth of knowledge and strategic vision. Their experience and insights have been instrumental in navigating complex legal scenarios, consistently driving successful outcomes.'
‘Brandon Bang is a steller arbitration counsel. Exceptionally bright and very astute on all aspects of the legal arguments and commercial considerations.'
‘Bae, Kim & Lee LLC houses an impressive field of experienced arbitration partners.’
- 'The BKL international arbitration team, in particular, provides top-tier legal expertise and invaluable business insights. Their collaborative culture fosters comprehensive solutions, leveraging the strengths of diverse fields of law. This level of teamwork is rarely seen elsewhere and has proven to be instrumental in successful case outcomes.'
Key clients
- Actoz Soft
- Affinity Equity Partners
- Baring Private Equity Asia
- Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
- IMM Private Equity
- POSCO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.
- Republic of Korea
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tony Dongook Kang