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Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea

2
Band 2

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 (KEPCO) in a dispute related to the construction of civil nuclear power generation units in Barakah, UAE, against Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co (KNHP).

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jason Fry
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Jason Fry
3
Band 3
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's advocacy skills are very good. He is highly competent.

Jason Fry KC is exquisite in construction arbitration knowhow.

Thomas Walsh
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Thomas Walsh
3
Band 3
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.

Hyo Jeong Kwon
Associates to watch

Kwon Hyo Jeong of Clifford Chance is a senior associate in London involved in numerous arbitrations for Korean parties including construction matters. She is also a qualified professional accountant in England.

Kwon is very confident and meticulous, especially considering she is still in the early stages of her career.

She is competent on quantum or numbers and also good at communication.

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Dispute Resolution: International Firms

Jason Fry KC
3
Jason Fry KC
3
Band 3
Thomas Walsh
3
Thomas Walsh
3
Band 3
Hyo Jeong Kwon
Associates to watch