‘Kim & Chang has without doubt a top-tier arbitration law practice in South Korea. It is also a leading practice in the Asia-Pacific region. It has multiple partners who are leading practitioners in the international arbitration space.’

‘Matthew Christensen is a very sharp lawyer, with outstanding knowledge of the practice and the industry. He is not only a very persuasive lawyer, but also shows strong diplomatic skills. I would regard him as a leading arbitration lawyer in South Korea and in the Asia-Pacific region. Sae Youn Kim is well-known in the international arbitration circle, and comes across as a very smart and intelligent lawyer.’

‘Kim & Chang’s international arbitration team is highly regarded for their exceptional expertise and deep understanding of complex cross-border disputes. They consistently deliver outstanding results through their strategic approach, meticulous preparation, and excellent advocacy skills. The team’s extensive experience, combined with their strong track record of success, makes them a trusted partner for us.’

‘Kim & Chang are clear market leaders – hugely experienced, well connected, and efficient. A pleasure to work with.’

‘Sae Youn Kim is a stellar arbitration practitioner. first class advocate. She writes excellent briefs and is quick on her feet.’

‘They have a top-notch arbitration practice. Highly efficient and at all times responsive. Compelling advocacy.’

‘Their unparalleled expertise in international arbitration among Korean law firms, attention to detail and being available to meet the client’s needs at all times separate Kim & Chang’s international arbitration practice from the rest.’

‘A team of true arbitration experts, Lee & Ko team boasts the ability to successfully handle a range of arbitrations across different industries.’

‘Saemee Kim is a true superstar, who is excellent with case management and with resolving complex legal issues. Sanghoon Han is a very diligent lawyer with special expertise in investment treaty arbitration.’

‘Lee & Ko’s arbitration team members are not only excellent individual attorneys but are excellent team players. They are very collaborative and know how to mobilise the resources the client needs in a timely fashion. It is also very creative and not afraid of making arguments or applying procedures in an unconventional way and get the results the client wants. It’s an excellent team and pleasant people to work with!’

‘Sanghoon Han and Saemee Kim are partners of the arbitration team, and with a deep understanding of the client’s needs, they plan ahead and act proactively to protect the client’s interest. Both of them are very professional and make themselves available any time the client needs their assistance. Two of the most pleasant attorneys to work with!’

‘Saemee Kim – Highly responsive, easy to work with, and well-connected. Sanghoon Han – Always available and able to work especially well with Korean clients. Joon Won Lee – Dependable and on top of the matter.’

‘The team is highly knowledgeable, and the lawyers possess excellent communication skills. They provide appropriate legal advice with thorough and comprehensive analysis. Additionally, the team consistently prioritises efficiency, organising their members effectively to ensure the best results. Their dedication to working efficiently and cohesively is highly commendable.’

‘Hyunyang Koo on a number of matters so far and we noticed that she has had a lot of experience in international construction disputes. She is very thorough and analytic. I was also impressed by the fact that she always took a step ahead to provide clear responses and practical solutions to the most complex and technical issues.’

‘Sanghoon Han is my first choice for legal representation. He has extensive and in-depth knowledge of various disputes and excels in handling sophisticated legal matters. His strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail have repeatedly proven invaluable. Moreover, his ability to anticipate potential issues and proactively offer solutions sets him apart. Sanghoon’s dedication to achieving the best outcomes is truly commendable.’

‘BKL have excellent cross-border abilities and resources.’

‘The BKL international arbitration team is excellent. Its team has strength in numbers and expertise in the field.’

‘I was especially impressed by Junu Kim – he showed real mastery of the issues and detail and had a very good cross-examination style.’

‘Bae, Kim & Lee LLC excels in international arbitration due to its top-tier expertise and client-focused approach. The team offers innovative solutions, leveraging advanced technology and promoting diversity to enhance efficiency and outcomes. ‘

‘What sets individuals at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC apart is their exceptional expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit. They consistently deliver strategic solutions, going beyond expectations to achieve client success. Woojae Kim exemplifies these qualities, making BKL a leader in international arbitration.’

‘Relentless, creative, will do their very best to advance the client’s interests.’

‘Junu Kim. Knows a case inside out, is relentless in helping his clients reach the desired outcome, extremely nice and easy to work with.’

‘Woojae Kim and Hangil Lee are strong lawyers, with broad and excellent experience in international arbitration.’

‘Peter & Kim is one of the best disputes boutiques and is currently leading the Korean arbitration market amongst major law firms. With the strong leadership of Kevin Kim, Peter and Kim is firmly supported by Seokchun Yun, Mino Han and Ara Cho – who have expertise in commercial, construction, investment treaty, and other sectors, which altogether builds Peter & Kim’s high quality yet efficient legal service.’

‘As the super star in international arbitration, Kevin Kim is always the first go-to person when we face a complex, sensitive and important disputes. Kevin is equipped with every value that a client would expect – knowledge, experience and strategical thinking.

‘Seokchun Yun is strategic, meticulous and responsive. Based on the deep understanding of both civil law and common law, Seokchun always recommends optimal and the most persuasive solutions aimed at the Tribunal. His knowledge and experience is recognised and respected, meaning he is the go-to person for his colleagues and clients when complex and complicated issues arise.’

‘Mino Han provides considerate, articulate yet straightforward strategy for clients in whatever dispute that he handles. Mino is responsible and responsive at all times which makes him very special, and he has a well-established position and reputation as the next star in Korean arbitration community, which I support without a doubt.

‘Ara Cho is respected by clients for her dedicated and meticulous service.’

‘This is the first international arbitration boutique in Korea and it has quickly risen to the top of the market. They have deep and broad experience in international commercial and investment arbitration, and are among the best firms in the world in this field.’

‘Kevin Kim has built an outstanding team. John Bang is his right hand man and runs the practice like a well-oiled machine. The talent assembled at this firm is simply remarkable. There are no weak links on this team.’

‘I enjoyed working with Young Suk Park and Youngwon Yoon. They are fully dedicated and responsive. More importantly they understood our needs that were not always legally driven.’

‘Jae Hee Kim is a great attorney, always on top of the materials and issues.’

‘Youngwon Yoon has an incredibly sharp and quick-thinking mind that is unparalleled among fellow lawyers. He quickly grasped the technical aspects of our dispute to an astonishing degree, and transformed this knowledge into logical arguments. Stellar performance in advocacy.’

‘Shin & Kim’s arbitration team comprises of practitioners with various backgrounds, in addition to disputes and arbitration, which has a strong positive effect on the advice and strategies that Shin & Kim provides, adding value by providing commercially focused and creative solutions.’

‘This firm is the result of the merger of Baker McKenzie’s Seoul office and K&L Partners;  K&L was one of the very few arbitration-focused boutique law firms in Seoul.  They have been doing very well in this space and the merger will be a big boost.’

‘Beomsu Kim has years of experience in the Korean market and leads the team. David Kim focuses on construction arbitration.’

‘The quality of the team’s written submissions and oral advocacy is excellent.’

‘John Rhie is business savvy and understands the needs of Korean clients well. Duncan Watson is very sharp and intelligent and is the brain of the Hong Kong team and Singapore team. Tom Brebner is bright and is good at handling complex valuation issues. Lillian Li is the backbone of the Hong Kong team and the quality of her written submissions is excellent.’

‘John Rhie is a master of arbitration and is at a go-to level internationally.’

‘Quinn Emanuel has an extremely strong Korea-related arbitration practice. It is doing some of the largest cases coming out of Korea and has a very strong team and a very deep bench. One of the best in the business.’

‘John Rhie is a UK-educated and qualified lawyer with deep roots in Korea and fluency in the Korean language. He has built an excellent team of lawyers around him, including Duncan Watson. The two of them are now heading the Singapore office of Quinn Emanuel. Both are very good advocates.’

‘One of the best arbitration teams. One of the top two or three law firms I would call for a difficult, bet-the-company cases. Excellent, creative advocacy and great teamwork.’

‘Duncan Watson is a world class advocate and a brilliant cross-examiner. John Rhie is exceptionally bright and manages cases and clients well. His ability to speak fluent Korean is also a plus. Both have scintillating legal minds and have great personality.’

‘Quinn Emanuel is very efficient in putting together an A-team from all around the globe. They also have that fighting spirit – you don’t want to have them on the opposing side.’

‘Sam Kim is a star in the Korean arbitration world. He has stand up first chair experience and is analytically razor sharp.’

‘Great team who really know their stuff. Give good practical and technical advice.’

‘David Lee – his in-house experience helps him to understand exactly what the client wants in terms of strategic advice.’

‘A very strong and coherent team. Very hard working, intelligent and dependable lawyers.’

‘Yun Jae Baek is a real statesman. Jae Hyong Woo is a real leader and shrewd lawyer. A formidable team.’

‘Yulchon’s arbitration team is a true powerhouse, with exceptional expertise in Korean law disputes, international commercial arbitrations and investment treaty arbitration. The team is very dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for their clients and a great pleasure to work with.’

‘Yun Jae Baek is one of the leading and most well-respected arbitration lawyers in the Korean market as well as a great leader. Jae Hyong Woo is a trustworthy partner and a great communicator who can bring new perspectives to any matter.’

‘Strong arbitration team in the Korean market. Good mix of international and national practitioners.’

‘David MacArthur – lots of experience in Asian markets and in particular in the Korean market. Yulchon is a good platform for him as senior foreign attorney. YJ Baek – a distinguished senior gentlement, who is well established and selflessly promotes his junior partners. Sophie Ahn – young partner making a mark in the international arbitration scene Hyun Ah Park – young partner which exudes a lot of self-confidence and warmth at the same time’

‘Yulchon\’s arbitration team, led by Baek and Woo, stands out for its exceptional professionalism, sincerity, and expertise, particularly in investment arbitration and Korean law. Their deep understanding of the nuances involved in these areas makes them a formidable choice for clients seeking top-tier legal representation.’

‘Baek, Yun Jae (Partner) Baek, Yun Jae, the head of int. arbitration team, is an exceptionally seasoned and skilled attorney, leveraging decades of experience to lead his team with reliability and expertise. Woo, Jae Hyong (Partner) Woo Jae Hyong is a distinguished expert in ISDS and international arbitration. His diligent and humble approach to case preparation and understanding is truly remarkable. Woo’s thoroughness ensures that every aspect of a case is meticulously addressed.’

‘Yu Jin Tay knows how to navigate the arbitration arena and is someone you want on your side in a dispute.’

‘Sang Joon Park is very business savvy relative to his experience and years – expect him to grow exponentially.’