About

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Our International Dispute Resolution Practice Group has represented clients in a wide range of international disputes in, among others, energy, construction, shipping, finance, infrastructure, national security and investor-state disputes. The International Dispute Resolution Practice Group consists of professionals experienced in conducting international arbitrations in key arbitral institutions, such as the ICC, LCIA, HKAC, SIAC, KCAB and ICSID.

The International Dispute Resolution Practice Group prides itself on identifying deficiencies in the opposing side’s strategy and devising creative tactics and settlement solutions and ultimately obtaining favorable results for our clients.

The International Dispute Resolution Practice Group is keen to resolve disputes in a manner which fully addresses the clients’ concerns and better advance their commercial and strategic objectives while minimizing any disruption to their business operations.

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

Shin & Kim is recognised for its handling of international arbitration matters in a range of areas including finance and IP, with a strong track record of representing claimants and respondents in high-profile cases. The team is composed of both domestically qualified and foreign attorneys, offering particular expertise in construction-related cases and investor-state disputes. It is valued for its international outlook and extensive familiarity with US-related issues, and its major clients include AIG, FuelCell Energy and Lone Star Funds.

Work Highlights

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  • Shin & Kim continued to act on behalf of Korea Western Power in bringing a claim against the government of India in relation to the Korea-India bilateral investment treaty (BIT). The client claimed that India's change and implementation of gas allocation policy breached the BIT.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert Wachter
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Robert Wachter
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Robert Wachter enjoys a prominent reputation in the market for his work representing a variety of corporations and public entities in international commercial and investment treaty arbitration. He is often mandated in cases concerning shareholder and sale and purchase agreements as well as product liability issues.

"Robert is well plugged into the international arena and is knowledgeable in arbitration Bars globally and regionally."

"The real leader of the team, the best advocate in Korea and one of the best cross-examiners."

"He is a top-tiered lawyer in international arbitration."

Jae Min Jeon
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Jae Min Jeon
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Jeon Jae Min brings to bear extensive experience advising parties on cross-border investor-state and commercial arbitration mandates. He often acts for Korean corporates on cases stemming from commercial contracts, licensing agreements and projects.

"His written and oral advocacy is one of the finest, if not the finest, in Korea."

"He can find the weakness in the opponent's argument and amplify that. He is very assertive."

Sean (Sung Woo) Lim
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Sean (Sung Woo) Lim
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Sean Lim (Lim Sung Woo) is highly respected for his international arbitration capabilities. He is principally concerned with handling investment treaty and other cross-border disputes, including those arising in the construction, technology and insurance sectors.

Young Suk Park
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Young Suk Park
Head of Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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Band 3

Park Young Suk has a growing reputation in the international arbitration arena. In addition to his experience in investor-state disputes, he has notable expertise in a variety of disputes, especially in connection with corporate and joint venture agreements and construction and EPC projects.

"He always responds quickly to client requests and is very logical in matters. He is one of the most reliable lawyers I have ever met."

"I have had the pleasure of working with Young Suk Park, who has proven to be highly responsive and creative in providing solutions."

"He demonstrated a phenomenal level of attention to details and a deep understanding and experience in cross-border disputes."

Brandon Bang
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Brandon Bang
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Brandon Bang wins plaudits for his expertise handling international arbitration cases. He has considerable experience representing clients in SIAC and ICC arbitration matters stemming from joint venture, M&A, investment and licensing agreements as well as energy projects. His broad offering is sought by many Korean corporations from a range of sectors such as construction, financial services, TMT and insurance.

"Brandon Bang is an excellent strategy maker and knows very well what is the weakness of the other party of the arbitration and how to take advantage of it in favour of our case."

"He has got sound drafting skills, judgement and strategies. He is a force of productivity. I am very impressed with him."

Youngwon Yoon
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Youngwon Yoon
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Yoon Youngwon regularly represents clients in cases heard before HKIAC, ICC, LCIA and KCAB. He has notable experience undertaking cases involving energy and construction projects as well as share purchase, trade finance agreements.

"Youngwon is a very hard-working lawyer who knows the ins and outs of my case better than I do."

"He is an excellent advocate and I would trust him to lead our most important and sensitive international dispute matters."

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Robert Wachter
1
Robert Wachter
1
Band 1
Jae Min Jeon
2
Jae Min Jeon
2
Band 2
Sean (Sung Woo) Lim
2
Sean (Sung Woo) Lim
2
Band 2
Young Suk Park
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Young Suk Park
Head of Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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Band 3
Brandon Bang
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Brandon Bang
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Band 4
Youngwon Yoon
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Youngwon Yoon
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Band 4

Members

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Doo-Sik Kim

Hyo Jung Shin

Rockey Yoo

Young Suk Park

Young Suk Park

Head of Department

Youngwon Yoon

Clients

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AIG

Baring Private Equity Asia

Daesung Corporation

Dongwon Group

FuelCell Energy

Hyundai Corporation

IMM Investment

Industrial Bank of Korea

International Petroleum Investment Company

K-Water

KCC Group

KOWEPO

Korea Marine Transport Co., Ltd.

LSF-KEB Holdings SCA

Lone Star Funds

Lotte Group

SK Group

SL Corporation

WeMade

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Construction & Materials

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Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Government

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Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Media

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