International Arbitration & Litigation
International arbitration is normally held in New York, London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Korea. In order to ensure expeditious and comprehensive service in international arbitration (including litigation), we closely work with a global network of law firms specialized in each industry sector. In addition, our global professional network continues to expand through affiliations with leading foreign law firms.
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- International arbitration and court proceeding for disputes in relation to international transactions, joint investment and international finance
- International arbitration and court proceeding for disputes in relation to intellectual property right, trade secrets, transfer of technology, and license
- International arbitration and court proceeding for disputes in relation to marine/aviation field
- International arbitration and court proceeding for disputes in relation to the violation of statutes and regulations occurred abroad
- Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards
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- Dispute resolution procedures
- International arbitration and court proceeding for disputes in relation to foundation of joint corporations
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- Represented a Korean national soccer player against FIFA in international arbitration at Court of Arbitration for Sport for a doping related issue.
- Represented a Singapore-based logistics company in Korean Commercial Arbitration Board in regards to a contractual interpretation dispute with a contractor, one of the Korea’s largest construction companies.
- Represented Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. in bankruptcy in Korean Commercial Arbitration Board for disputes in relation to the client’s accounts receivable from various jurisdictions (Israel, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Italy, Poland, Philippines, U.S., China) and administrative claims against the client.
- Represented Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd. in bankruptcy in foreign court proceedings (France, Indonesia, Thailand, Israel, Hong Kong) for disputes between the client and local agents concerning deposits and accounts receivable.
- Represented a Korean manufacturing company in international arbitration under the ICC rules for a hacking related dispute.
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- Advised Korean electric power corporation on international arbitration (ad hoc) in India in regards to a dispute with Indian government owned electric power corporation.
- Represented a Korean construction company in Kazakhstan International Arbitrate in Kazakhstan for a construction related dispute.
- Represented a U.S. metal company in international arbitration under Korean Commercial Arbitration Board rules.
- Advised a leading Korean cosmetic company on international arbitration under Korean Commercial Arbitration Board rules.
- Represented a Korean company as Korean counsel in a lawsuit filed in U.S. federal court against another Korean company and its U.S. subsidiary for the misappropriation of trade secrets.
- Represented German Ski Association and a Swiss entity on civil lawsuits in Korea concerning the lease of accommodation for German national team for PyongChang Winter Olympics.
- Represented NH Investment & Securities Co., Ltd., a major Korean financial institution, in enforcing security interests such as shares and accounts in Romania, Italy and China.
- Represented Raco Technology in the enforcement of judgment of the Hong Kong court in Korea.
- Represented a Korean-based insurance guarantor, Seoul Guarantee Insurance Company, in litigation against a state-owned company in Vietnam for an indemnification dispute in the amount of a USD 40 million.
- Represented a Korean-based insurance guarantor, Seoul Guarantee Insurance Company, as Korean counsel before UK High Court in an application to set aside judgment for a ship building dispute claim.
- Advised Rakuten Capital on the acquisition of preferred shares issued by Estmob Inc.
- Advised Affirma Capital Ltd. on the acquisition of Standard Chartered Private Equity Managers Korea Limited, acting as GP of 4 PEFs of Standard Chartered in Korea
- Advised Want Want, the no.1 confectionery company in Taiwan on due diligence of Woongjing Foods Co., Ltd., the leading beverage company in Korea, for the potential M&A; drafted and negotiated SPA.
- Advised Malaysian pharmaceutical company, CCM Duopharma Biotech, on the acquisition of entire shareholding of a foreign company in a Korean public-listed company; conducted legal due diligence on the Korean company.
- Advised Malaysia pharmaceutical company, CCM Duopharma Biotech, in the context of the proposed acquisition of newly issued share capital of Korean company; conducted legal due diligence on the Korean company.
- Advised Agilent Technologies Inc. on the acquisition of business of a Korean company; conducted corporate due diligence on the Korean company.
- Advised Hong Kong investment company, China First Capital Group, on the acquisition of ownership interest in Korea-based leading online language training platform SJW International; conducted legal due diligence on SJW International.
- Advised Canada-based telecommunications company on its contemplated acquisition of Ericsson-LG Enterprise Co., Ltd.; conducted legal due diligence on Ericsson-LG Enterprise Co., Ltd, drafted SPA and advised on FDI reporting procedures.
- Advised National Agricultural Cooperative Federation on the investment in overseas PEF established by Coller Capital.
- Advised NH-Amundi, Korean collective investment manager, on the investment in overseas PEF established by Blackstone Group.
- Advised subsidiary of Singaporean Airline on the establishment of JV in Korea.
- Advised Korea Ginseng Corporation on cross-border transactions (export, distribution, promotion of food and health products) in Europe, Asia, Middle East and U.S.
- Advised Isigny, a French confectionery company, on its franchise business in Korea.
- Advised Korea Resources Corporation on the investment in Kazak resources project.
- Advised Lotte Beverages Co., Ltd. on the establishment and management of representative office in Vladivostok (Russia).
- Advised MP Group on the establishment of local entity in Indonesia for the expansion of its pizza business, Mr. Pizza.
- Advised Baikal Korea Co., Ltd. on the establishment of JV in Russia and issuance of shares of the JV.
- Advised Italian company, Cermet, on the establishment of JV in Korea.
- Advised HSD Engine Co., Ltd. on the establishment of JV in China.
- Advised Korea South-East Power Co., Ltd. on the establishment of JV for the development of new renewable energy in Vietnam.
- Advised German company, Rampf Holding GmbH & Co. KG, on the establishment of JV in Korea.
- Advised Sunspot Korea on the establishment of JV with a Malaysian company for the condominium construction business in Malaysia.
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Kyu Chul LEE
Managing Partner
Timothy DICKENS
Foreign Attorney
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Joachim Nowak
Foreign Attorney
Kyeong (Catherine) KIM
Foreign Attorney
Suk Min KIM
Foreign Attorney
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Elena MIN
Foreign Attorney
Jaesung (Jason) PARK
Foreign Attorney
Grace Jung Eun PARK
Attorney
Hyo Joon PARK
Foreign Attorney
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- Chambers Asia-Pacific, Band 5 ranking in Arbitration (2023)
- Chambers Asia-Pacific, Band 5 ranking in Arbitration (2022)
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Tier 4 ranking in International Arbitration (2019)
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Tier 4 ranking in International Arbitration (2018)
- The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Tier 3 ranking in International Arbitration (2017)
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