Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 4
Email address
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+82 2 6200 1600About
Provided by Jipyong LLC
Jipyong’s Global Dispute Resolution Team offers one-stop solution for cross-border litigation and international arbitration. We primarily act as lead counsel in arbitrations before major institutions including the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA and KCAB, and often work as co-counsel with international and local firms in complex cross-border disputes. We routinely handle disputes involving construction, trade, foreign investment, breach of contract, and competition. Our team’s ability to act for clients multiple jurisdictions including various states of the U.S., China, and other Asian countries and not just before Korean courts truly sets us apart from our competitors in the field of cross-border litigation. Reinforcing this unique capability is Jipyong’s branch offices in Shanghai, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Jakarta, Yangon, Vientiane, and Moscow. Jipyong brings together an unparalleled wealth of international expertise to provide our clients with comprehensive and pragmatic solutions to international disputes. Partners Jinhee Kim and Gee-Hong Kim are both renowned advocates and arbitrators in the field of international arbitration in Korea.
Chambers Review
Jipyong fields an accomplished team offering expertise in cross-border litigation and international arbitration. The team is well placed to handle disputes involving construction, foreign investment and breach of contract, among other areas. It regularly handles cases involving parties based in China, in the USA and across Asia.
Work Highlights
- Jipyong acted for Weltech in various civil proceedings in Oman against Al Nasser Business & Services, including an action for the recognition and enforcement of a SIAC arbitral award.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jipyong has been excellent in understanding and forming strategies on multiple concurrent fronts."
"We always enjoy working with Jipyong and have been spoiled by their constant professionalism. It rates highly in commercial awareness, and provides excellent value for money."
"Jipyong has been excellent in understanding and forming strategies on multiple concurrent fronts."
"We always enjoy working with Jipyong and have been spoiled by their constant professionalism. It rates highly in commercial awareness, and provides excellent value for money."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Jinhee has experience acting before various arbitral institutions, including the ICC, the KCAB, HKIAC and SIAC. She represents companies from the construction, financial services and technology sectors.
"Jinhee is a tireless advocate, and it is always a pleasure to work with her."
"She skilfully balances legal and commercial considerations, and communicates fluently in both Korean and English."
"Jinhee Kim is a shrewd strategist and a fierce advocate. She can be trusted with a matter of any complexity."