Matthew J. Christensen
Global Guide 2024
Band 1 : Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
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Band 1
About
Provided by Matthew J. Christensen
Practice Areas
International Arbitration & Cross-Border Litigation, Construction & Engineering Disputes, Engineering & Construction, 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 LLC (2007-2019);
Shin & Kim (2004-2007);
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP (2002-2003).
Professional Memberships
New York Bar.
Publications
“Non-FIDIC Standard Form Construction Contracts” in The Guide to Construction Arbitration, 5th Edition (Lead author, Global Arbitration Review, 2023);
“Legal Defences to Claims” in The Investment Treaty Arbitration Review, 8th Edition (Co-author, Law Business Research, 2021-2023);
“Korea at 20: A Brief Retrospective on Its First Two Decades as a Model Law Jurisdiction,” in Who’s Who Legal Korea Guide (Co-author, Who’s Who Legal, 2019).
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).