Dispute Resolution: International Firms
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : South Korea
Band 3
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+852 2846 3400About
Provided by Freshfields
Please visit the Freshfields website for more details about our work in this category:
https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/capabilities/working-globally/asia-pacific/south-korea/
Chambers Review
Freshfields handles Korea-related work out of its 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.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields represented the Republic of Korea in an UNCITRAL arbitration brought against it under the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement by Elliott Associates in relation to Korea's approval of a merger.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have strong manpower, abundant experience and a humble attitude."
"They have strong manpower, abundant experience and a humble attitude."
Notable Practitioners
Nicholas Lingard heads the firm's international arbitration practice in Asia. He demonstrates his capability in representing the South Korean government in international arbitrations. He also ably handles commercial disputes.
"He always tries to do his best to provide in-depth advice for clients. His advocacy skills are great."
"He is very good at witness examination. He acknowledges the issues right away and understands the client."