David MacArthur
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 3 : Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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About
Provided by David MacArthur
Career
David MacArthur is Co-head of the International Dispute Resolution practice at Yulchon. A US-qualified attorney, admitted in Utah in 2003, Mr. MacArthur previously developed and led the international arbitration practice at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, in Tokyo, Japan, from 2021 to 2023, before joining Yulchon. In addition, he was a leading member of Bae, Kim & Lee LLC’s international arbitration practice for almost 15 years, during which the team was ranked in the GAR100 or GAR30 every year. He has represented clients in arbitrations involving a wide range of industries, including automotive, construction, IP, medical devices, online gaming, pharmaceutical and life sciences, real estate, shipbuilding, telecommunications, and other sectors, in disputes based in jurisdictions around the world and under most major arbitration rules prior to joining Yulchon. He also acts as arbitrator, and has been certified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), with experience under the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, JCAA, KCAB and other rules.
Professional Memberships
Utah State Bar Association, 2003-present.
International Bar Association (IBA)
International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA)
Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA)
Publications
Selections:
IBA Report on the Validity of Arbitral Awards (Japan) (Oct 2021)
Investment Treaty Arbitration 2022 (Japan) (Lexology Getting the Deal Through, Oct 2021)
International Arbitration, Trends & Developments (Japan) (Chambers Global Practice Guides, Aug 2021)
Know-how Construction Arbitration 2021 (Japan) (GAR, Jul 2021)
The KORUS FTA investor-state disputes: Should American investors be worried? (Sweet & Maxwell, Jan 2012)
Personal
Education
2003 University of Utah, S.J. Quinney School of Law, J.D.
2000 Florida State University, M.A., Humanities (emph. Art History)
1996 Brigham Young University, B.A., Humanities (emph. English Lit), minor in Japanese
Experience
2024-present Yulchon LLC
2021-2023 Senior Foreign Counsel, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (Japan)
2006-2020 Senior Foreign Attorney, Bae, Kim & Lee
2005-2006 Foreign Attorney, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (Japan)
2003-2005 Associate, Parsons, Behle & Latimer (Utah, USA)
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
David MacArthur is well experienced representing clients in international arbitration cases concerning intellectual property, investment treaty and construction issues. He often handles matters with a South-East Asian element.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"His extensive experience, combined with a deep understanding of the intricacies of arbitration, has contributed significantly to his rapid rise within the firm. David's professionalism and client-centric approach make him a highly regarded addition to the team."
"He is very strong and deserves credit."
"His extensive experience, combined with a deep understanding of the intricacies of arbitration, has contributed significantly to his rapid rise within the firm. David's professionalism and client-centric approach make him a highly regarded addition to the team."
"He is very strong and deserves credit."
"His extensive experience, combined with a deep understanding of the intricacies of arbitration, has contributed significantly to his rapid rise within the firm. David's professionalism and client-centric approach make him a highly regarded addition to the team."
"He is very strong and deserves credit."
"His extensive experience, combined with a deep understanding of the intricacies of arbitration, has contributed significantly to his rapid rise within the firm. David's professionalism and client-centric approach make him a highly regarded addition to the team."
"He is very strong and deserves credit."
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