Arbitration (International)
Global Guide 2024 : Global Market Leaders
Band 5
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Provided by Kim & Chang
Kim & Chang’s International Arbitration & Cross-Border Litigation Practice brings to each representation extensive expertise and experience. Our leading standing in the market is reflected in our numerous successful representations and our involvement in the majority of high-profile, high-value, complex international arbitrations relating to Korea. Our 100+ international disputes professionals have expertise in numerous industries - including financial services, energy, power, off-shore construction, pharmaceutics, technology, retail and manufacturing - and have successfully handled high-stake disputes fields, most notably high value cross-border mergers and acquisitions, international investment, trade and commerce, construction, shipbuilding, business management, intellectual property, product liability, and joint venture/shareholder disputes.
Because our client base is so diverse, our equally diverse team of disputes professionals speak multiple languages and are licensed in multiple jurisdictions. This diversity provides us with a truly international practice with an in-depth understanding of the linguistic, conceptual and cultural barriers between our clients and the laws and customs relevant to each case. We strive to understand our clients’ objectives and concerns by taking a practical, comprehensive, problem-solving approach to ensure that our clients’ interests are protected and their strategic goals are met.
Chambers Review
Kim & Chang is a premier arbitration player in the Asia-Pacific region with key hubs located in Seoul and Hong Kong. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience handling matters concerning Asia, Europe and US markets. The law firm offers:
• Significant experience handling ICC, LCIA and HKIAC proceedings.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial, construction and maritime sectors.
• Expertise representing both Korean and major multinational clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Kim & Chang team possess considerable knowledge and experience in the international arbitration space. They have a very good grasp of the rules and conventions of arbitrations administered by the major arbitration institutions. All team members are experienced arbitration practitioners."
"Each of Kim & Chang's lawyers has their specialised area, and many of them have deep knowledge and experience of arbitration, especially international arbitration."
"The Kim & Chang team are technically excellent and good project managers. They have expertise in multifaceted, complex disputes."
"The Kim & Chang team possess considerable knowledge and experience in the international arbitration space. They have a very good grasp of the rules and conventions of arbitrations administered by the major arbitration institutions. All team members are experienced arbitration practitioners."
"Each of Kim & Chang's lawyers has their specialised area, and many of them have deep knowledge and experience of arbitration, especially international arbitration."
"The Kim & Chang team are technically excellent and good project managers. They have expertise in multifaceted, complex disputes."
Notable Practitioners
Leading Kim & Chang's international arbitration practice, Yoon Byung Chol maintains an impressive disputes practice. Yoon is well versed in leading matters under the rules of major arbitral institution such as ICSID, the LCIA, SIAC and UNCITRAL.
"He is an excellent lawyer who really cares about his clients."