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Mike McClure KC

Mike McClure KC

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Practice Areas

- Litigation and dispute resolution

- International arbitration

- Commercial litigation

- Construction and engineering

- Commercial arbitration

Career

Mike is a partner based in our London office. Mike is a King’s Counsel solicitor advocate with knowledge in arbitration, court and expert determination proceedings, and particular experience in the energy, construction, infrastructure and financial services sectors. Mike advises clients on arbitrations under the auspices of several arbitral institutions, including the LCIA, ICC, HKIAC, SIAC, ICSID, LMAA, DIFC-LCIA, DIAC and BCDR. He has also represented clients in ad hoc arbitrations under the English Arbitration Act and advised clients on English and DIFC First Instance and Court of Appeal proceedings. Mike is Global Co-Chair of the Korea Group. He regularly contributes to the broader arbitration community in Korea, including sitting as an arbitrator at the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) and coaching Yonsei University students participating in the annual Vis Moot. In 2019, he received the Korea Arbitration Award from the Korean Ministry of Justice in recognition of his contributions. Mike has worked in the firm's offices in Seoul, London, Dubai, Hong Kong and Moscow. He was previously a guest lecturer on the Masters in International Law Programme at the Sorbonne University in Abu Dhabi, a Regional Representative for the Middle East and North Africa for the LCIA Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG), and a member of the ICC Young Arbitrators' Forum and the ICDR Young and International Association.

For additional information on Mike’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/m/mike-mcclure-kc

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Dispute Resolution: International Firms - South Korea

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Individual Editorial

Mike McClure stands out for his significant experience advising on disputes arising in the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors. His expertise continues to attract many instructions from Korean and international corporations. He is global co-head of the Korea group and serves a host of clients from Herbert Smith Freehills' base in London.

Strengths

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  • Mike McClure is very focused on the client and consistently delivers excellent, practical results.

    Dispute Resolution: International FirmsChambers Asia & Pacific
  • He has a strong understanding of Korean culture and companies, and his advocacy skills are excellent.

    Dispute Resolution: International FirmsChambers Asia & Pacific

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