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Watson Farley & Williams

Dispute Resolution: International Firms

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : South Korea


Watson Farley & Williams

Rankings

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Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams specialises in energy infrastructure and shipping disputes, as well as arbitration arising out of supply contracts and other commercial agreements. The Seoul office works with teams across Asia and Europe to represent major Korean corporates.

Strengths

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  • Watson Farley & Williams demonstrates strong strategic judgement and a commercial and pragmatic approach. The law firm is responsive and solution-oriented.

    Dispute Resolution: International Firms respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Watson Farley & Williams had all the expertise and experience we needed to win the case.

    Dispute Resolution: International Firms respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Philip Kim
    Band 3Philip Kim

    Philip Kim

    Philip Kim of Watson Farley & Williams focuses on arbitration and has considerable experience assisting clients with commercial and investor–state proceedings. His recent experience spans both litigation and arbitration arising out of product liability issues and M&A transactions.

    • Philip Kim understands what we are trying to achieve and is able to explain it to us. He is knowledgeable on both civil and common law jurisdictions.

      Dispute Resolution: International Firms respondentAsia-Pacific

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