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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders
What the Team is Known For
Kim & Chang is a premier arbitration player in the Asia-Pacific region with key hubs located in Seoul and Hong Kong. The firm's attorneys have extensive experience handling matters concerning Asia, Europe and US markets. The law firm offers:
• Significant experience handling ICC, LCIA and HKIAC proceedings.
• In-depth knowledge of the financial, construction and maritime sectors.
• Expertise representing both Korean and major multinational clients.
Strengths
Kim & Chang work very well with international co-counsel, and at the same time are themselves masters of the international arbitration space.
Kim & Chang's arbitration team has a very good team composition and the collaboration between team members is very good.
Notable practitioners
Yoon Byung Chol leads the firm's international arbitration practice and is experienced leading matters across a range of sectors, including mergers and acquisitions, overseas investments, construction and joint ventures. He is often appointed to various arbitral panels, and frequently leads matters under ICSID, the LCIA, SIAC and UNCITRAL rules.
Byung-Chol is a top-notch case strategist and advocate.