The team at Clifford Chance is well-placed to advise on multi-jurisdictional disputes involving Korean clients. The 'superb' Thomas Walsh leads the team from Hong Kong, and is noted for his vast knowledge of tech, private equity, and post-M&A disputes. Walsh also leads the firm's Greater China international arbitration practice. In Singapore, Paul Sandosham is recommended for his broad experience in disputes concerning energy and infrastructure projects, having acted in proceedings governed by ICC, SIAC, and ICSID rules. Hyo Jeong Kwon works out of the London office, and is a key name for Korean clients.
Testimonials
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- 'I have found them peerless in each collaboration. They are top of my list for international law firm counsel in multiple sectors, including ISD, energy, construction and general commercial matters as well.'
- 'Tom Walsh has for many years been my go-to Clifford Chance partner for Korea-related as well as Hong Kong/PRC-related matters. He is sharp, accessible, and reliable.'
- 'Tom Walsh is superb and has very good understanding.'
Work highlights
- Acted in an ICC arbitration against two Korean EPC contractors and a Malaysian Engineering Company in relation to the construction of a combined cycle gas turbine power plant in Malaysia.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Walsh