Dispute Resolution: International Firms
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : South Korea
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White & Case has a well-established Asia-Pacific disputes practice, acting as US counsel on high-profile international arbitration, commercial litigation and international trade investigations. The firm also advises on arbitrations in the construction, energy and natural resources sectors. Its office in Seoul enhances its strong relationships with Korean blue-chip companies in various industries, as well as with government organisations and industry trade groups. Its key clients include the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea, Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems and Kumho Petrochemical.
Work Highlights
- White & Case continued to represent the Republic of Korea, as respondent, in an investor-state dispute under UNCITRAL rules arising out of Schindler's investment in Hyundai Elevators. Schindler alleged the government failed to exercise financial oversight related to Hyundai's share capital increases and other activity by controlling shareholders.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case's team members are thorough and communicate clearly and effectively and in a timely manner. They have the knowledge and experience, and are proactively involved in the work."
"They are quite astute in learning and understanding the business aspects of our situation and our dispute."
"White & Case's team members are thorough and communicate clearly and effectively and in a timely manner. They have the knowledge and experience, and are proactively involved in the work."
"They are quite astute in learning and understanding the business aspects of our situation and our dispute."
Notable Practitioners
David Robertson is based in London and remains highly active on construction, infrastructure and engineering-related commercial arbitration cases. He typically represents Korean entities in the construction and shipping industries.
Matthew Secomb is noteworthy for his experience undertaking arbitration cases in SIAC. He serves a host of clients from White & Case's base in Singapore, and attracts frequent instructions from Korean corporations in various sectors, particularly those in oil and gas, chemicals and construction.
Ranked Lawyers at
White & Case LLP
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