Dispute Resolution: International Firms
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer handles Korea-related work out of the Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai offices. Its Korean disputes practice covers a broad range of domestic and cross-border work, with expertise in advising on significant international arbitrations, including investor-state arbitration cases and joint venture disputes involving Korean parties. The firm is well positioned to service multinational clients and leading Korean companies thanks to its cultural and linguistic capabilities and excellent relationships and cooperative interactions with leading Korean firms. The Republic of Korea is one of the firm's key clients.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer continued to represent the Republic of Korea in an UNCITRAL arbitration initiated by Elliott Associates. Elliott Associates brought the case against the Korean government under the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement and claimed approximately USD800 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields understand the needs of companies active in the Korean or other Asian markets very well, as the team have been advising on disputes in the region for a long time."
"They are very responsive, and thorough in their advice. They usually work around the clock, and are reliable for matters that are time-sensitive."
"The Freshfields team are well organised and extremely well versed in international arbitration."
"Freshfields understand the needs of companies active in the Korean or other Asian markets very well, as the team have been advising on disputes in the region for a long time."
"They are very responsive, and thorough in their advice. They usually work around the clock, and are reliable for matters that are time-sensitive."
"The Freshfields team are well organised and extremely well versed in international arbitration."
Notable Practitioners
Erin Miller Rankin is a highly experienced arbitration practitioner who provides adept handling of disputes arising in the mining, energy and transport sectors. She works out of the firm's office in the UAE.