Dispute Resolution: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global

Clifford Chance has a robust practice with a strong track record of advising on complex international arbitrations and particularly extensive experience in the representation of Korean clients. The firm has additional expertise in litigation and anti-corruption investigations, with expert knowledge of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act. It draws on its powerful global network, with disputes teams in China, Singapore, the Middle East and London advising on cross-border matters arising in the construction, energy, finance and shipping sectors.

White & Case has a well-established Asia-Pacific disputes practice, acting as US counsel on high-profile international arbitration, commercial litigation and international trade investigations. The firm also advises on arbitrations in the construction, energy and natural resources sectors. Its office in Seoul enhances its strong relationships with Korean blue-chip companies in various industries, as well as with government organisations and industry trade groups. Its key clients include the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea, Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems and Kumho Petrochemical.

Mayer Brown is recognised for representing its clients in international arbitration cases before SIAC and the ICC. The team assists Korean clients from its Singapore office with high-value investment disputes in Europe and North America, as well as in various emerging markets across South-East Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its client roster includes Korean and international companies from the manufacturing, technology, energy and construction industries attracted by its solid arbitration advocacy skills. The practice is also equipped to advise government clients.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer handles Korea-related work out of the Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai offices. Its Korean disputes practice covers a broad range of domestic and cross-border work, with expertise in advising on significant international arbitrations, including investor-state arbitration cases and joint venture disputes involving Korean parties. The firm is well positioned to service multinational clients and leading Korean companies thanks to its cultural and linguistic capabilities and excellent relationships and cooperative interactions with leading Korean firms. The Republic of Korea is one of the firm's key clients.