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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance has a robust practice with a strong track record of advising on complex international arbitrations and particularly extensive experience in the representation of Korean clients. The firm has additional expertise in litigation and anti-corruption investigations, with expert knowledge of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act. It draws on its powerful global network, with disputes teams in China, Singapore, the Middle East and London advising on cross-border matters arising in the construction, energy, finance and shipping sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Clifford Chance represented Korea Electric Power Corporation in a dispute related to the construction of civil nuclear power generation units in Barakah, UAE, against Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power.

Strengths

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Clifford Chance has decades of experience in complex disputes in the Asia-Pacific region.

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The team is efficient, commercially sharp and friendly, as well as being very resourceful and client-oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jason Fry
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Jason Fry
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Jason Fry KC is the global head of Clifford Chance's international arbitration group, operating out of its office in Paris. He has vast experience representing Korean and international corporations in ICC arbitrations stemming from the energy, projects and aerospace spheres.

Jason Fry is exceptional when it comes to construction arbitration know-how.

Jason's advocacy skills are excellent.

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Thomas Walsh
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Thomas Walsh
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Thomas Walsh is based in Clifford Chance's Hong Kong office. He has significant experience in commercial arbitration, and offers extensive expertise in disputes arising out of M&A and private equity disputes.

Thomas Walsh is very strategic and smart.

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Hyo Jeong Kwon
Associates to watch

Kwon Hyo Jeong of Clifford Chance is a senior associate in London who is recognised for her Korea-related arbitration practice relating to energy and construction disputes.

Kwon Hyo Jeong has a sharp commercial mind, is commercially savvy, and is a pleasure to work with.

She is very solid senior associate. She knows how to manage the relationships across the table and maintain good diplomatic relations with opposing counsel while she's still fighting the case.

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Jason Fry KC
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Jason Fry KC
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Thomas Walsh
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Thomas Walsh
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Hyo Jeong Kwon
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