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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Peter & Kim represented Westinghouse Electric Company in a KCAB arbitration. The claimants are Korea Electric Power Corporation and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power.

Strengths

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The fact that the firm has offices all over the world, with lawyers who are qualified in all the major jurisdictions, makes them extremely well qualified to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

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I worked with lawyers at all levels of the firm and was extremely impressed by their entire team. They are very responsive to my questions and comments despite the time difference.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kevin (Kap-You) Kim
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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.

He learns the case inside and out, mastering the commercial, technical and legal aspects. 

Kevin is an extremely knowledgeable attorney with a deep understanding of the legal and business issues involved in prosecuting a matter.

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John P Bang
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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.

I am very impressed with John's litigation strategy and ability to manage his team.

He understands the needs of the government and commercial entities, and takes those issues into account in his proposals and advice.

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Mino Han
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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.

He is going to be the leader of the next generation of arbitration lawyers.

Mino is responsive and responsible. He manages the submissions, communications with clients and proposals in the best manner.

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SeungMin Lee
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Lee SeungMin is based in Singapore and possesses expertise in advising on disputes arising in the gaming and entertainment industry. She has notable experience handling commercial litigation on behalf of Korean and foreign clients.

She has a brilliant mind.

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Ara Cho
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Up and Coming
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.

She is just brilliant and so clever.

Ara is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer with a deep understanding of the legal and business issues involved in prosecuting a matter. It was my great pleasure to work with her.

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Arie Eernisse
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Arie Eernisse
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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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Kevin (Kap-You) Kim
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John P Bang
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Mino Han
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SeungMin Lee
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Ara Cho
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Arie Eernisse
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Arie Eernisse
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