Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea
Ranked Individual
Provided by Sage Law
SAGE LAW delivers strategic legal solutions to domestic and international corporations, drawing on extensive experience in handling complex, high-stakes litigation and international arbitration. The firm is adept at navigating the nuances of distinct dispute resolution forums, offering clients a comprehensive defense strategy whether in a local courtroom or before a global arbitral tribunal.
The firm has successfully protected clients’ interests across a wide spectrum of contentious matters, including commercial contracts, cross-border corporate disputes, and IP and licensing conflicts. SAGE LAW’s expertise extends to representing clients in institutional and ad hoc arbitration proceedings, ensuring that cross-border conflicts are managed with the same rigor and precision as domestic litigation.
Beyond active dispute resolution, SAGE LAW helps clients manage risks throughout the business lifecycle. The firm provides practical, actionable advice to mitigate exposure before disputes arise and to manage enforcement or settlement strategies afterward, always aligning legal maneuvers with the client’s broader business objectives.
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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.
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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.
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Sage Law has ample experience and shows dedication to clients.
They have a very good understanding of both Korean clients and international practices.
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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.
Head of Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Provided by Sage Law
Global 2026
Practice area: Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Location: South Korea
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