Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - South Korea
What the team is known for
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.
Strengths
"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."
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.
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."