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David Kim

David Kim

Global 2026

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As Partner in Baker McKenzie & KL Partners International Arbitration Team, David Kim is highly regarded for his extensive experience in assisting clients with a broad range of international arbitration matters.

Mr. Kim's experience in international arbitration matters includes, among other things, acting as legal counsel for many different clients in various arbitration cases before the ICC, SIAC, ICSID, HKIAC, KCAB, and LCIA, as well as in ad-hoc arbitrations under the UNCITRAL rules. He has represented multinational corporations, government entities, defense contractors, and high-profile individuals in numerous commercial disputes related to construction, shipping, military contracts, energy and natural resources, telecommunications, intellectual property, and investor-state matters. Prior to commencing his professional work in 2008 as an arbitration practitioner in Korea, Mr. Kim worked as a litigator in Canada.

Mr. Kim has also previously served as an adjunct professor at the Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea, and is a faculty member for the Delos Dispute Resolution ROAP Asia.

Professional Memberships

Alberta(Canada) Bar

Personal

University of Calgary (LL.B.) (2005)

University of Alberta (B.Sc.) (2001)

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Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea

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Band 2

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David Kim of Baker McKenzie offers over a decade of experience of international arbitration practice, including a notable focus on construction and engineering disputes. His broad clientele includes corporates, individual clients and governmental bodies.

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  • David has a strong understanding of construction arbitration.

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