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Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea
What the Team is Known For
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is active in cross-border litigation and international arbitration on behalf of Korean clients. The firm services a client portfolio spanning a variety of industries, including technology, petrochemicals, electronics and automotive. It leverages support from US offices in New York, Palo Alto and Los Angeles to effectively handle Korea–US disputes.
Strengths
Skadden not only has experience with legal analysis and litigation strategy but also has a very good understanding of the decision-making process for large companies.
Skadden has a strategic mindset and good responsiveness. The team always anticipates the next set of questions.
Work Highlights
Skadden represented Hyundai Motor and KIA Motors Corporation in securing the dismissal of 46 out of 57 claims in a multi-district litigation against automakers alleging defects in certain airbag control units.
Notable practitioners
Lance A Etcheverry is a Palo Alto-based partner and is known in the market as a highly skilled litigator who is capable of handling both plaintiff and defendant work.