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Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills has a highly regarded global disputes group that operates out of its offices in London and Hong Kong. It fields a team of bilingual lawyers with proficiency in Korean and English. The firm works primarily with major conglomerates in South Korea on contentious issues arising from projects in the energy, infrastructure and engineering sectors, and from equity and debt transactions in the finance industry. It acts for prominent conglomerates, state-owned entities and new technology companies, and also handles inbound work for international corporations operating in Korea. Clients benefit from the firm's extensive industry knowledge, global network and depth of resources.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills represented Star Hydro in an LCIA arbitration against the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mike McClure
Expertise Based Abroad

Mike McClure stands out for his significant experience advising on disputes arising in the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors. His expertise continues to attract many instructions from Korean and international corporations. He is a global co-head of the Korea group and serves a host of clients from Herbert Smith Freehills' base in London.

Mike is excellent - an able advocate and a great guy.

Mike is an excellent lawyer who maintains a balance between strong commercial awareness and sharp legal analysis.

Dana Kim
Expertise Based Abroad
Dana Kim is global co-head of the Korea group based in the firm's office in Hong Kong. She is particularly well known for her arbitration expertise. She also has experience advising clients from a broad range of sectors on litigation and mediation mandates.

She was very practical and on point in her strategy and negotiation.

Dana is well known in the Korean market. She can lead international arbitration cases and provides excellent client service with her Korean-speaking ability.

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Dispute Resolution: International Firms

Mike McClure KC
UK expertise based abroad
Dana Kim
China expertise based abroad