Mike McClure KC
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
Band 1 : Dispute Resolution: International Firms
Band 1
About
Provided by Mike McClure KC
Practice Areas
Mike is a King’s Counsel solicitor advocate with expertise 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.
Based in London, 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.
Career
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.
Experience
Dispute Resolution
International Arbitration
Commercial Litigation
Construction and Engineering
Commercial Arbitration
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
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 a global co-head of the Korea group and serves a host of clients from Herbert Smith Freehills' base in London.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mike is an excellent lawyer who maintains a balance between strong commercial awareness and sharp legal analysis."
"Mike is excellent - an able advocate and a great guy."
"Mike is an excellent lawyer who maintains a balance between strong commercial awareness and sharp legal analysis."
"Mike is excellent - an able advocate and a great guy."