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Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea

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What the Team is Known For

Arnold & Porter combines an office in Seoul with further support from the firm's Shanghai and New York locations and expertise across a range of disputes. It offers experience in cross-border litigation, international trade disputes and class actions on behalf of clients from the engineering, construction, technology and shipping sectors. The team is also well placed to handle international arbitration proceedings arising out of joint ventures and M&A transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Arnold & Porter defended South Korea in a USD4.7 billion ICSID arbitration in a dispute brought by Lone Star Funds and others stemming from the sale of their controlling stake in Korea Exchange Bank.

Strengths

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They have a very deep team of experts and they can use extra team members to widen their already existing scope.

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They are excellent at communicating with clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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James K Lee
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James Lee maintains a robust and varied dispute resolution practice and is well recognised in the market for his activity. His cross-border disputes experience covers class actions, international arbitration and commercial litigation.

He proactively identifies what the client wants and provides precise legal services.

He is smart and very effective and efficient.

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Jun Hee Kim
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Kim Jun Hee leverages valuable experience acquired as a former international general counsel at Hyundai Heavy Industries to advise on commercial disputes in the engineering, construction and shipping sectors. He assists large domestic corporations in the energy and electronics spaces.

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James K Lee
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Jun Hee Kim
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