Arbitration (International)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 4
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The arbitration arm of specialist disputes firm Quinn Emanuel has a global presence with regional offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Sydney and Perth. It has a particularly high profile for dispute resolution relating to the Chinese and South Korean markets. The team members offer extensive familiarity with the processes of a comprehensive range of arbitral regimes, both within the region and in Europe and the USA. The firm is notably experienced in the handling of investment treaty claims against national governments and the arbitration of disputes arising from M&A transactions and of those generated by the financial services sector. It also maintains a noteworthy IP-related capability.
Hong Kong-based John Rhie heads the firm's international arbitration practice in Asia.
Work Highlights
- Quinn Emanuel represented Dr Chang-jae Shin, the chairman of Kyobo Life Insurance, after four private equity firms led by Affinity Equity Partners pursued an ICC arbitration against the client for approximately USD2 billion. In 2021, the tribunal handed down an award that rejected the claimants’ claims and vindicated Dr Shin. The claimants then commenced a second ICC arbitration against Dr Shin in 2022, and in 2024 an evidentiary hearing was held in London.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have the ability to handle complex disputes and offer strategies which are relevant across jurisdictions."
"It is a top-tier team with great oral advocacy skills. They can manage and win difficult cases and demonstrate great teamwork. They are also easy to work with as co-counsel."
"They have the ability to handle complex disputes and offer strategies which are relevant across jurisdictions."
"It is a top-tier team with great oral advocacy skills. They can manage and win difficult cases and demonstrate great teamwork. They are also easy to work with as co-counsel."