LAWYER PROFILE

Sup Joon Byun

Asia-Pacific 2026

Kim & Chang

Ranked in 1 practice area

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

South Korea

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Kim & Chang

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

International Arbitration & Cross-Border Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Practice, Foreign Direct Investment, Vietnam, and Corporate & M&A Litigation.

Career

Sup-Joon Byun is a senior foreign attorney in the International Arbitration & Cross-Border Litigation and Merger & Acquisitions Practice Groups at Kim & Chang. Mr. Byun has extensive experience in international dispute resolution, including international arbitrations including investment treaty arbitrations, and focuses on M&A, joint venture and investment disputes.

Professional Memberships

New York Bar.

Publications

Lexology Getting the Deal Through – M&A Litigation: Korea Chapter (Co-author, Law Business Research, 2020-2022);

Procedural Issues in an Arbitration: Disclosure, The Guide to Investment Treaty Protection and Enforcement (Co-author, Global Arbitration Review, 2021);

Shift in Paradigm in Investor-State Arbitration: Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Korea Arbitration Review (Issue 11) (Co-author, KCAB International, 2020).

Personal

Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 2001);

Duke University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1997).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - South Korea

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Byun Sup Joon is recognised for his experience in disputes arising out of commercial agreements and investments.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He has excellent advocacy skills and always puts clients' interests at the forefront.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Asia & Pacific
Byun Sup Joon thinks strategically from the client's point of view and is always very helpful and responsive.
Dispute Resolution: ArbitrationChambers Asia & Pacific