Dispute Resolution: International Firms
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
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Clifford Chance has a robust practice with a strong track record of advising on complex international arbitrations and particularly extensive experience in the representation of Korean clients. The firm has additional expertise in litigation and anti-corruption investigations, with expert knowledge of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act. It draws on its powerful global network, with disputes teams in China, Singapore, the Middle East and London advising on cross-border matters arising in the construction, energy, finance and shipping sectors.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance acted for an energy company 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance has lawyers capable of handling any kind of dispute that comes their way. The pool of knowledge and expertise that they can draw from is just incredible."
"Clifford Chance has one of the strongest pan-Asian international arbitration practices."
"Clifford Chance has lawyers capable of handling any kind of dispute that comes their way. The pool of knowledge and expertise that they can draw from is just incredible."
"Clifford Chance has one of the strongest pan-Asian international arbitration practices."
Notable Practitioners
Jason Fry KC is the global head of Clifford Chance's international arbitration group, operating out of its office in Paris. He has vast experience representing Korean and international corporations in ICC arbitrations stemming from the energy, projects and aerospace spheres.
"He is intelligent, reasonable, experienced and commercially sophisticated."
Thomas Walsh is based in Clifford Chance's Hong Kong office. He has significant experience in commercial arbitration, and offers extensive expertise in disputes arising out of M&A and private equity disputes.
"He has good cultural sensitivity and is getting instructed on Korea-related cases."
"Tom has a very unique and well-respected place in the Korea market."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
South Korea