Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : South Korea
Band 3
About
Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC
The International Arbitration and Litigation Practice Group of Yoon & Yang consists of attorneys who are specialized in litigation and arbitration of many different countries and has represented international and global companies in international disputes, delivering satisfactory results from international arbitration institutions and foreign and domestic courts.
Attorneys in the Group are capable of successfully dealing with international litigation and arbitration that arise in international transactions based on their vast experience, negotiation skills and linguistic competence.
Yoon & Yang’s strength, experience and expertise in international arbitration are focused within those sectors including construction, banking & finance, Energy, IP, infrastructure, commodities, trading, maritime/aviation, (re)insurance, and investment/joint venture disputes.
As a leading law firm in Korea and in line with the globalization of the corporate environment, Yoon & Yang opened its Tashkent office in January 2008, and is fully equipped to provide effective and specialized legal services suitable for the globalized corporate environment.
Chambers Review
Yoon & Yang is frequently called upon to handle arbitration mandates for domestic and multinational players, including clients from the construction, insurance, investment, trade and transportation sectors. The team is well versed in the regimes of all the major international arbitration centres, including the KCAB, the ICC, the LCIA, SIAC and HKIAC. Its depth of expertise covers investor-state disputes and commercial arbitrations. Its major clients include LAM Fund II & III and STX Engine.
Work Highlights
- Yoon & Yang successfully defended LAM Enhanced Trade Finance Fund II and III against an allegation of breach of representations and warranties made by Singapore-based counterparties. The dispute arose from a financing agreement that involved a promissory note financing structure.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It was a pleasure and delight to work with the distinguished and well-recognised international arbitration team. I am constantly impressed by their ability to deal with complex and high value arbitration proceedings."
"Yoon & Yang fully understands all of the situations related in our company and tries to give us the best solutions."
"It was a pleasure and delight to work with the distinguished and well-recognised international arbitration team. I am constantly impressed by their ability to deal with complex and high value arbitration proceedings."
"Yoon & Yang fully understands all of the situations related in our company and tries to give us the best solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Kim Myung-Ahn has a growing reputation in the arbitration arena. She regularly acts for Korean and international clients in arbitration proceedings brought before a wide range of arbitral institutions, including SIAC, HKIAC, the ICC and the KCAB.She is head of the Yoon & Yang international arbitration and litigation group and receives strong recognition from clients.
"She is extremely intelligent and dedicated to her work. She analyses the issues of dispute with an impressive speed, and addresses the client's concerns in a practical way that benefits both commercial sensibilities and the law."
"Kim Myung-Ahn is a creative thinker, and always has the client's best interests in mind."
"Myung-Ahn Kim is super dedicated, responsive and easy to work with. She is truly knowledgeable and a really effective advocate. She is simply a fantastic super star who you are always grateful to have on your side."
Sam Kim focuses on international arbitration proceedings, offering experience in disputes across such areas as overseas investments, joint ventures, intellectual property licensing and construction. He is regularly mandated by domestic and foreign clients.
"He has various experience and knowledge and it helps us a lot in dealing with our case."
"He is very polished and has good advocacy."
"Sam is commercial and responsive."
Lee Junsang is managing partner of Yoon & Yang and co-leads the firm's international arbitration and litigation practice. He counts several domestic conglomerates, financial institutions and global corporations among his clientele.
Ranked Lawyers at
Yoon & Yang LLC
South Korea
Members
Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC
Caroline Yoon
David Lee
Gyuel Kim
Jae Won Kim
Jungbin Yun
Head of Department
Minhwa Kang
Minji Kim
Munjeong Kyung
Head of Department
Sung Hyun Park
Clients
Provided by Yoon & Yang LLC
LAM Fund II & III
STX Engine Co., Ltd.