LAWYER PROFILE

Matthew J. Christensen

Asia-Pacific 2026

Kim & Chang

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

South Korea

14 years ranked

About

Provided by Kim & Chang

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

International Arbitration & Cross-Border Litigation, Corporate Governance & Shareholder Disputes, Construction & Engineering Disputes, Energy, Aerospace & Defense, and International Practice.

Career

Kim & Chang (2020-Present);

Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (2022-Present);

NITA Advocate (2021-Present);

Chair, International Construction Projects Committee, IPBA (2019-2023);

Certificate of Training as Accredited Mediator, London School of Mediation (2019);

Certificate of Completion, ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for Asia (2018-2020);

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation (for contributions to practice of international arbitration in Korea) (2015);

Excellence in Advocacy Award, Singapore International Arbitration Academy (2013);

Bae, Kim & Lee (2007-2019);

Shin & Kim (2004-2007);

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (2002-2003).

Professional Memberships

New York Bar.

Publications

“The Art of Persuasion in International Arbitration: The Continuing Relevance of the Classical Rhetorical Tradition” in Korean Arbitration Review (14th Ed.) (Sole Author, KCAB, 2025);

“Non-FIDIC Standard Form Construction Contracts” in The Guide to Construction Arbitration (6th Ed.) (Lead author, Global Arbitration Review, 2025);

“Legal Defences to Claims” in The Investment Treaty Arbitration Review (8th Ed.) (Co-author, Law Business Research, 2023).

Personal

Harvard Law School (J.D., 2002);

Harvard University (A.M., Regional Studies – East Asia, 1995);

University of Utah (Honors B.A., English Literature, 1992).

Languages: Korean (fluent); Japanese (conversational).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - South Korea

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Matthew Christensen maintains a market-leading practice in international arbitration and offers significant experience acting before a number of arbitral institutions. He manages an impressive portfolio of public and private sector clients and offers particular expertise in construction disputes.

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