Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC
Throughout Yoon & Yang’s history, its strength in finding optimal strategy and solution for clients has withstood the test of time.
Since its establishment in February 2003 through the merger of two leading firms in Korea, Yoon & Partners (which was recognized as a world-class law firm in the areas of corporate advisory, M&A, antitrust, IP and finance) and Roh & Yang (which was recognized as a top litigation law firm), Yoon & Yang LLC has achieved unprecedented growth as a result of the successful combination of the specialized practices of the two firms. In December, 2021, the firm has also been recognised as the “Law Firm of the Year” by Legal Times in Korea. Yoon & Yang prides itself in the capabilities and dedication of its members. The firm’s lawyers are grouped into specialized teams according to practice area centering on the expertise and know-how of lawyers who are recognized as experts in their respective fields in order to provide specialized legal services.
As a leading law firm in Korea and in line with the globalization of the corporate environment, Yoon & Yang opened its Tashkent office in January 2008, and is fully equipped to provide effective and specialized legal services suitable for the globalized corporate environment.
Chambers Review
Yoon & Yang is frequently called upon to handle arbitration mandates for domestic and multinational players, including clients from the construction, insurance, investment, trade and transportation sectors. The team is well versed in the regimes of all the major international arbitration centres, including the KCAB, the ICC, the LCIA, SIAC and HKIAC. Its depth of expertise covers investor-state disputes and commercial arbitrations. Its major clients include LAM Fund II & III and STX Engine.
Work Highlights
- Yoon & Yang successfully defended LAM Enhanced Trade Finance Fund II and III against an allegation of breach of representations and warranties made by Singapore-based counterparties. The dispute arose from a financing agreement that involved a promissory note financing structure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It was a pleasure and delight to work with the distinguished and well-recognised international arbitration team. I am constantly impressed by their ability to deal with complex and high value arbitration proceedings."
"Yoon & Yang fully understands all of the situations related in our company and tries to give us the best solutions."
"It was a pleasure and delight to work with the distinguished and well-recognised international arbitration team. I am constantly impressed by their ability to deal with complex and high value arbitration proceedings."
"Yoon & Yang fully understands all of the situations related in our company and tries to give us the best solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Myung-Ahn has a growing reputation in the arbitration arena. She regularly acts for Korean and international clients in arbitration proceedings brought before a wide range of arbitral institutions, including SIAC, HKIAC, the ICC and the KCAB.She is head of the Yoon & Yang international arbitration and litigation group and receives strong recognition from clients.
"She is extremely intelligent and dedicated to her work. She analyses the issues of dispute with an impressive speed, and addresses the client's concerns in a practical way that benefits both commercial sensibilities and the law."
"Kim Myung-Ahn is a creative thinker, and always has the client's best interests in mind."
"Myung-Ahn Kim is super dedicated, responsive and easy to work with. She is truly knowledgeable and a really effective advocate. She is simply a fantastic super star who you are always grateful to have on your side."
Sam Kim focuses on international arbitration proceedings, offering experience in disputes across such areas as overseas investments, joint ventures, intellectual property licensing and construction. He is regularly mandated by domestic and foreign clients.
"He has various experience and knowledge and it helps us a lot in dealing with our case."
"He is very polished and has good advocacy."
"Sam is commercial and responsive."
Lee Junsang is managing partner of Yoon & Yang and co-leads the firm's international arbitration and litigation practice. He counts several domestic conglomerates, financial institutions and global corporations among his clientele.
Ranked Lawyers at
Yoon & Yang LLC
South Korea
Members
Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC
Jae Won Kim
Head of Department
Minhwa Kang
Munjeong Kyung
Head of Department
Sung Hyun Park
Clients
Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC
GM Trading
General Electric Company (GE)
Hyundai Autoever
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power
Korea Water Resources Corporation
LAM Fund II & III
Otis Elevator Korea
POSCO ICT Company
POSCO International Corporation
STX Corporation
STX Engine Corporation
Seoul Broadcasting System
The Engineering Pte., Ltd.
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