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Yoon & Yang LLC

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Global Guide 2026 : South Korea

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Yoon & Yang LLC

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As the demand for effective and conclusive resolution of disputes via international arbitration continues to grow and the expanding areas of disputes are often interlinked with a considerable level of complexity, abilities to carry out intricate legal analysis, foster a global network and to appreciate diverse linguistic/cultural nuances is key to an optimal outcome. Based on its vast experience in global dispute resolution, International Arbitration & Litigation Team has successful handled a wide array of disputes in multiple jurisdictions. It also handles effective enforcement strategies in conjunction with the dispute resolution process.

Clients (1)

  • Shinhan Securities Co., Ltd.

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - South Korea

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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. The depth of its expertise covers investor-state disputes and commercial arbitrations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Yoon & Yang represented the Pluto Fund in the USD500 million international dispute involving a contract breach related to the Lime Pluto-TF private equity fund.

Strengths

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  • Yoon & Yang is experienced in arbitration and international disputes and always replies quickly to various requests.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentGlobal

  • Yoon & Yang provides an accurate grasp of legal issues. All the lawyers are fluent in Korean and English, and the team communicates quickly and efficiently.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Myung-Ahn Kim
    Myung-Ahn Kim

    Myung-Ahn Kim

    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.

    • Myung-Ahn quickly analyses customer needs and applies them to services based on expertise.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • Myung-Ahn is able to clearly suggest the direction for the written submission.

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  • Sam Kim
    Sam Kim

    Sam Kim

    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.

    • Sam Kim is able to establish arbitration strategies and provides practical consulting from the client's point of view.

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  • Junsang Lee
    Junsang Lee

    Junsang Lee

    Lee Junsang is managing partner of Yoon & Yang. He counts several domestic conglomerates, financial institutions and global corporations among his clientele.

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