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What the Team is Known For

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan handles Korea-related work from its Hong Kong-headquartered practice, which enjoys an excellent reputation for its skill in managing headline-grabbing IP and finance disputes. The firm's bilingual team is fully equipped to represent international clients in commercial arbitrations held under a variety of arbitral rules. It acts for high-profile clients and high net worth individuals across numerous sectors, including electronics, heavy industry and private equity, covering an impressive range of issues including IP, product liability and white-collar crime cases. The firm is also singled out for its extensive experience advising Korean conglomerates.

Work Highlights

  • Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan represented Mirae Asset Global Investment in the USD150 million real estate arbitration relating to three office tower blocks in Seoul.

Strengths

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Quinn Emanuel is one of the international firms that does the most Korean-related work.

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Quinn understands Korean business culture and consistently shows courtesy and respect. Their overall attitude was truly impressive. Also, from top to bottom, every team member is highly qualified.

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Notable Practitioners

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John Rhie
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John Rhie
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John Rhie maintains a prominent reputation for his arbitration work and demonstrates further expertise in international litigation and white-collar crime mandates. He is counsel of choice in many cases, especially those concerning M&A, investment, IP and trade secrets issues.

He has a broad network and is well liked by Korean clients.

John possesses many qualities of high caliber. He has a full grasp of the case, actively participates in all key stages such as openings and cross-examinations.

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Duncan Watson
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Duncan Watson KC has a growing reputation in the market, and maintains a highly active practice representing Korean and international clients in a variety of investor-state and commercial arbitrations. He has particular expertise in handling cases involving investment, M&A and product liability issues.

Duncan's oral advocacy is impressive. Even if he is not a Korean lawyer, his korean law knowledge is very articulated.

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