Ranking tables
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Global
South Korea
Rankings overview for Departments
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
- Beomsu KimKL Partners
- Byung-Chol (B.C.) YOONKim & Chang
Star Individuals
Band 1
- John P Bang Peter & Kim17 Years Ranked
- Robert Wachter Shin & Kim9 Years Ranked
- Matthew J. ChristensenKim & Chang
- Sae Youn KIMKim & Chang
Band 2
- Jae Min Jeon Shin & Kim7 Years Ranked
- Junu Kim Bae, Kim & Lee LLC4 Years Ranked
- Myung-Ahn Kim Yoon & Yang LLC6 Years Ranked
- Sam Kim Yoon & Yang LLC6 Years Ranked
- Sean (Sung Woo) Lim Baker McKenzie LLP17 Years Ranked
- Young Suk Park Shin & Kim3 Years Ranked
- Byung-Woo ImKim & Chang
- Joel E. RichardsonKim & Chang
- John M KimKim & Partners
Band 3
- Brandon Bang Shin & Kim2 Years Ranked
- David MacArthur Yulchon LLC9 Years Ranked
- Jeong Hye Ahn Yulchon LLC4 Years Ranked
- Jinhee Kim Jipyong LLC6 Years Ranked
- Junsang Lee Yoon & Yang LLC8 Years Ranked
- Mino Han Peter & Kim3 Years Ranked
- Saemee Kim Lee & Ko4 Years Ranked
- Woojae Kim Bae, Kim & Lee LLC2 Years Ranked
- Youngwon Yoon Shin & Kim2 Years Ranked
- Chul-Won LEEKim & Chang
- Una ChoKim & Chang
Band 4
- Hongjoong Kim Bae, Kim & Lee LLC4 Years Ranked
- SeungMin Lee Peter & Kim10 Years Ranked
- Hyungkeun LeeKim & Chang
Up and Coming
- Ara Cho Peter & Kim4 Years Ranked
- Arie Eernisse Peter & Kim6 Years Ranked
- Grace Yoon Lee & Ko2 Years Ranked
- Sanghoon Han Lee & Ko3 Years Ranked
- Hye Sung KimKim & Chang
- Woochul HwangKim & Chang
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Peter & KimDispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedPeter & Kim is a well-reputed boutique law firm that offers a highly regarded bench of arbitration specialists. The deeply experienced team has a strong market presence in the area of both domestic and international arbitration. The practice represents clients in disputes arising from M&A, investments, construction and development projects before various arbitration tribunals including the ICC, ICSID, SIAC and HKIAC. It is frequently sought after for its capability and experience in handling flagship cases in Korea and the Asia-Pacific region.
Band 2
2 Shin & KimDispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedShin & Kim is recognised for its handling of international arbitration matters in a range of areas including finance and IP, with a strong track record of representing claimants and respondents in high-profile cases. The team is composed of both domestically qualified and foreign attorneys, offering particular expertise in construction-related cases and investor-state disputes. It is valued for its international outlook and extensive familiarity with US-related issues.
Band 3
3 Bae, Kim & Lee LLCDispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedBae, Kim & Lee has an internationally renowned arbitration practice which works in disputes seated across Asia and is well equipped to handle arbitrations held under a wide variety of institutional rules. Recognised for advising on commercial disputes in engineering, construction and energy, it offers additional expertise in investment treaty arbitration. The multilingual team is experienced in handling emergency arbitrator proceedings, and represents clients from both the public and private sectors.
3 Lee & KoDispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedLee & Ko is a well-established group with a strong client base. The team is frequently instructed on arbitrations seated in Seoul and Singapore and handles cases in the construction, life sciences and automotive sectors, offering noteworthy experience in the handling of investor-state disputes and other cross-jurisdictional matters. The team is noted for strong oral advocacy and efficient collaboration with international peers.
3 Yoon & Yang LLCDispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedYoon & Yang is frequently called upon to handle arbitration mandates for domestic and multinational players, including clients from the construction, insurance, investment, trade and transportation sectors. The team is well versed in the regimes of all the major international arbitration centres, including the KCAB, the ICC, the LCIA, SIAC and HKIAC. The depth of its expertise covers investor-state disputes and commercial arbitrations.
3 Yulchon LLCDispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedYulchon has a solid practice highlighted for its strength in arbitration. The firm is experienced in handling matters in the construction and energy sectors, among others, and is well placed to advise on award enforcement issues. It maintains a prominent profile on the domestic scene and is also able to advise on cross-border disputes involving matters of Korean law.
Band 4
4 Jipyong LLCDispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJipyong fields an accomplished team offering expertise in cross-border litigation and international arbitration. The team is well placed to handle disputes involving construction, foreign investment and breach of contract, among other areas. It regularly handles cases involving parties based in China, in the USA and across Asia.
Band 5
5 DR & AJU LLCDispute Resolution: Arbitration2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedDR & AJU LLC has a solid reputation for international arbitration, handling cases for both domestic and international clients. The team acts on matters in a variety of sectors, including construction, energy and shipping. Clients benefit from the firm's presence as part of the Taylor Wessing ASEAN Plus Group.