Peter & Kim, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

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Peter & Kim is a specialist arbitration and disputes firm, based in Switzerland, South Korea, Singapore, and Australia. The firm was established in 2020 under the joint leadership of Wolfgang Peter and Kap-You (Kevin) Kim. The firm is staffed by some of the world’s leading arbitration advocates and arbitrators, working together with a diverse set of skilful lawyers qualified in 8 jurisdictions, and fluent in over 18 languages. Since its inception, the firm has leveraged its unique expertise and networks in Europe and Asia to develop a truly global practice.

The firm boasts a proven track record of successfully representing corporate, sovereign and private clients across the globe in complex cross-border cases before arbitral tribunals and state courts. The firm adopts a commercially minded, fact-driven approach and handles the full spectrum of international disputes, including both commercial and investor state matters, like M&A contracts, international construction and engineering projects, energy disputes, resources sector (mining and off-shore extraction), distribution and agency agreements, franchising and licensing contracts, joint venture agreements, commodities transactions, long-term supply contracts and foreign investment to name a few.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - South Korea

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What the Team is Known For

Peter & Kim is a well-reputed boutique law firm that offers a highly regarded bench of arbitration specialists. The deeply experienced team has a strong market presence in the area of both domestic and international arbitration. The practice represents clients in disputes arising from M&A, investments, construction and development projects before various arbitration tribunals including the ICC, ICSID, SIAC and HKIAC. It is frequently sought after for its capability and experience in handling flagship cases in Korea and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Work Highlights

Peter & Kim represented a private equity consortium including Affinity, EQT, IMM and GIC in a shareholder dispute against the chairman of Kyobo Life Insurance, securing a a favourable partial award and favourable settlement for Affinity and GIC in December 2024.

Strengths

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I had complete confidence that they understood my case and could assess the risks and rewards of a range of scenarios that might happen in arbitration or while negotiating a settlement.

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Peter & Kim is a top law firm in Korea for arbitration. Its expertise and know-how are its greatest strengths. It has a deep understanding of every aspect of arbitration, from start to finish.

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I had complete confidence that they understood my case and could assess the risks and rewards of a range of scenarios that might happen in arbitration or while negotiating a settlement.

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Peter & Kim is a top law firm in Korea for arbitration. Its expertise and know-how are its greatest strengths. It has a deep understanding of every aspect of arbitration, from start to finish.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kevin (Kap-You) Kim

Star Individuals

Kevin Kim (Kim Kap-You) is a distinguished lawyer in the arbitration sphere. He brings to bear over three decades of experience handling investment treaty and commercial arbitrations before various arbitral institutions. His expertise is highly sought after by large domestic corporations and the Korean government.

Kevin is a creative, brilliant and energetic advocate.

Kevin is an outstanding strategist with excellent oral advocacy skills. He is a true star in international arbitration.

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John P Bang

Band 1

John Bang is widely considered to be a market-leading lawyer and thought leader in the investment treaty and commercial arbitration spheres. His expertise is in high demand among both corporate clients and government agencies.

John is really savvy and has good English skills. He usually knows what the award is going to say before the case even starts.

John Bang is one of the most dedicated lawyers I've every met. His attention to detail and spot on strategies for the case are outstanding.

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Mino Han

Band 2

Han Mino has a growing reputation and comes highly recommended for his expertise in construction and infrastructure project-related disputes. His clientele includes both corporates and government, with additional experience in investment treaty arbitration.

Mino Han is a brilliant lawyer and has great client management skills.

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Ara Cho

Band 4

Cho Ara is recognised as an up-and-coming lawyer who frequently advises major clients on both domestic and international arbitration mandates. She is well placed to advise on disputes arising from investment treaties and construction projects.

Ara is a brilliant and cerebral lawyer, with a mastery of Korean law.

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Yunsoo Shin

Band 4

Shin Yunsoo is an expert in international commercial disputes who regularly handles shareholder disputes as well as arbitration arising from supply contracts and other commercial agreements.

Yunsoo is a great advocate and very well prepared.

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Arie Eernisse

Up and Coming

Arie Eernisse maintains a notable practice. He has extensive experience in the representation of domestic and international clients in construction, intellectual property and M&A-related arbitration proceedings.

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