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Bae, Kim & Lee LLC

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea


Bae, Kim & Lee LLC

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BKL was the first law firm in Korea with a fully dedicated, specialist international arbitration practice since 2002. Now combining a globally recognized international arbitration team with our leading cross-border litigation specialists, BKL has formed a preeminent disputes practice group deeply focused on resolving some of the most complex and cutting-edge issues faced by our clients, regardless of forum, seat of arbitration, and governing law.

Ranked every year as one of the top global arbitration practices, our arbitration team has represented hundreds of clients engaged in a range of industries in disputes across all major continents, including Asia, Europe and North America. In addition to our broad commercial disputes practice, we differentiate ourselves in the market with specialisms in industry-focused dispute practices in construction, energy and technology.

Consistent with our cross-border disputes strategy, BKL has established a team of top litigators in Korea with extensive experience in in-bound and out-bound litigation. They bring together the depth of experience unparalleled by our peers in and outside the courtroom that our clients regularly demand and depend on as they face new challenges in both established and frontier markets across multiple jurisdictions. When it comes to contentious matters, our bottomline is simple—we are relentless about winning for our clients.

Industries (18)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Bank
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - South Korea

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Bae, Kim & Lee has an internationally renowned arbitration practice which works in disputes seated across Asia and is well equipped to handle arbitrations held under a wide variety of institutional rules. Recognised for advising on commercial disputes in engineering, construction and energy, it offers additional expertise in investment treaty arbitration. The multilingual team is experienced in handling emergency arbitrator proceedings, and represents clients from both the public and private sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • BKL represented a consortium comprised of Affinity Equity Partners, IMM Private Equity, Baring Private Equity and GIC in an ICC arbitration arising from its investment in Kyobo Life Insurance.

Strengths

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  • The team provides prompt response and has high accessibility. It is also friendly and very pleasant to work with.

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  • BKL has strong analytical skills in procedural and substantive strategies. The team has a particularly strong ability to construct strategies by observing the overall case from a broad perspective.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Junu Kim
    Band 2Junu Kim

    Junu Kim

    Kim Junu is well regarded for handling disputes regarding licences and other commercial agreements, sponsorship contracts and post-M&A issues, in addition to work on investment treaty arbitrations.
    • Kim Junu has excellent good collaboration and communication skills.

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  • Band 2Woojae Kim
    Band 2Woojae Kim

    Woojae Kim

    Kim Woojae co-heads the international arbitration and litigation group at Bae, Kim & Lee. He frequently advises on ICC arbitrations arising from joint venture, investment and shareholder agreements. His client roster features domestic corporations and the Korean government.

    • Woojae Kim has great presentation skills and is able to deliver legal and factual arguments in a clear and strong manner.

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    • He is very commercially minded in addition to being adept on legal issues, understands client needs and works towards the best way of achieving them.

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  • Band 4Christopher Mainwaring-Taylor
    Band 4Christopher Mainwaring-Taylor

    Christopher Mainwaring-Taylor

    Christopher Mainwaring-Taylor is an experienced construction and commercial arbitration lawyer who is UK-qualified. He acts in matters emanating from energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects.

    • Christopher is a very good and experienced lawyer; he is a very competent advocate who is very well prepared. He really did his homework and was very thorough.

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  • Band 4Hongjoong Kim
    Band 4Hongjoong Kim

    Hongjoong Kim

    Kim Hongjoong is recognised for his commercial arbitration capabilities. He represents Korean clients in ICC and HKIAC arbitrations, often in relation to construction, insurance and general commercial claims.
  • Band 4Sangchul Kim
    Band 4Sangchul Kim

    Sangchul Kim

    Kim Sangchul assists with cross border arbitration relating to real estate projects. He is proficient in handling matters under KCAB, SIAC and DIS rules.

    • Sangchul is very good at organising the team together and coordinating with the clients.

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  • Band 4Yoon Jeong Park
    Band 4Yoon Jeong Park

    Yoon Jeong Park

    Park Yoon Jeong is specialised in representing players in the shipping and insurance sectors as well as in handling engineering related disputes.

    • Yoon is friendly, pleasant to work with and always very willing to accommodate clients' needs. She also has a good insight into factually and legally complex cases.

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    • Park Yoon Jeong has the ability to provide practical solutions quickly.

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