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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - South Korea
What the Team is Known For
Sage Law is a boutique Korean law firm with significant strength in disputes. It is well placed to handle construction and commercial arbitrations, including matters arising out of investments, supply and distribution and other contracts. The team represents contractors, sub-contractors and shareholders.
Strengths
Sage Law has ample experience and shows dedication to clients.
They have a very good understanding of both Korean clients and international practices.
Work Highlights
Kim & Partners represented Koren in a USD80 million arbitration under Korean law against BMW in connection with global recall of BMW's automobiles following engine fire.
Notable practitioners
Shin Byungsup supports clients with shareholder disputes, with experience in HKIAC and ICC arbitrations among others.
Shin Byungsup is very knowledgeable and a hard worker. He has the ability to pinpoint key issues and find solutions very quickly, and is sharp on his feet.
He is a sharp lawyer.




