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John P Bang is a senior partner (foreign attorney) at Peter & Kim in Seoul. He was previously a senior partner at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, where he worked for 23 years in various roles, including as the co-founder and head of the International Arbitration & Litigation Practice. Who's Who Legal notes that John is "the cornerstone of the arbitration space in Korea" and is recognized as "superb counsel" by his peers. He has represented parties in over 250 proceedings under the rules of all major institutions and/or ad hoc arbitrations including the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, ICSID, LCIA, AAA/ICDR, UNCITRAL, VIAC, SCC, ACICA, CIETAC, KCAB, CAS, CIAC and JCAA. He also acts as arbitrator and is regularly appointed as co-arbitrator or presiding arbitrator by institutions and users. Prior to his work at BKL, John served as a federal law clerk to the Honourable Kathryn C. Ferguson. Currently, he is a member of the SIAC Court of Arbitration, an executive committee member of the Korea Council for International Arbitration and a senior officer of the IBA Litigation Committee. AREA OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Investments & BIT Trade law and WTO Mergers & Acquisitions INDUSTRY SECTORS Energy & Power Oil & Gas Entertainment & Sports Construction & Engineering Shipping REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel in a high-value ICC Arbitration seated in Singapore for a Korean construction company concerning the development of a USD 35 billion business district project. Counsel in an ICC Arbitration seated in Singapore fora major Korean financial group in an international arbitration in relation to the sale of shares in a major Korean bank related to the Lonestar-ROK treaty arbitration. Counsel in a successful, high-profile ICC arbitration involving a dispute among shareholders for control over a major Korean oil refining and marketing company, with the underlying claims valued at over USD 3 billion (or USD 5 billion including counterclaims). The arbitration award won GAR's "Arbitration Win of the Year" in Counsel in a high-value LCIA arbitration seated in London, arising from a dispute regarding the procurement, construction and commissioning of the first nuclear power station in the United Arab Emirates. Counsel in an ICSID arbitration based on the Korea — Belgium/Luxembourg BIT, involving multi-billion-dollar daims against the Government of Korea. Counsel in a consolidated HKIAC arbitration arising from a post-M&A dispute regarding the sale of shares in a major logistics company between two global private equity firms. Counsel in a high-value SIAC Arbitration seated in Singapore for a consortium of Asian companies concerning the development and operation of a major power plant. Counsel in an ICC Arbitration seated in Singapore for a major Korean airline in a price review dispute based a long-term catering service agreement. Counsel in an investment treaty arbitration filed by Swiss-based elevator maker Schindler against the Government of Korea, over its investment in Hyundai Elevator. Counsel to a football club in a dispute at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against a player's agent. Co-arbitrator in a SIAC arbitration seated in Singapore, arising out of an insurance claim under a trade credit insurance policy for the sale of steel. Co-arbitrator in a HKIAC arbitration seated in Hong Kong, arising out of an Equity and Purchase Agreement from the automobile component industry. RANKING ALB Korea Law Awards: Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year (2019) Minister of Justice, Republic of Korea: Commendation for service towards development of international arbitration in Korea (2018) Asialaw Asia-Pacific Dispute Resolution Awards: Disputes Star of the Year (2016) Global Arbitration Review: "45 under 45", a list of the world's leading lawyers under 45 (2011) Chambers Asia: Band 1- leading dispute resolution practitioner in Asia (2008-2020) Who's Who Legal - Global Arbitration Review: Leading International Arbitration Practitioner (2007-2020) QUOTES Chambers Asia (2020) remarks that John is respected for "not only the legal knowledge, but also the know-how to change the atmosphere and the relationship with the counterparty." Who's Who Legal (2020) points out that "John Bang is an "excellent team leader" who cornes "highly recommended" by peers and clients alike for his expertise handling disputes under various arbitral rules around the world." Chambers Global (2020) describes John as "very diligent and passionate" while commending him as a "Top advocate."

Ara Cho is a partner at Peter & Kim in Seoul. As a Korean qualified lawyer since 2011, Ara has represented clients in numerous international arbitrations under the rules of the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and KCAB, seated in various jurisdictions and governed by various legal systems including English, Canadian, Japanese and Korean law. Ara has acted as counsel in cases concerning a range of large-scale international projects including thermal power plants in Middle East, a nuclear power plant in Middle East, a refinery plant in Africa and real estate developments in Korea and Australia, as well as distribution contracts concerning pharmaceutical products and others. Ara has also represented state parties in investment treaty arbitration cases. Ara actively participates in pro bono programs and routinely helps refugees and immigrants with legal issues. Ara is native in Korean and fluent in English. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Korean Litigation Investment / BITs Project Finance Joint Ventures / Consortia Administrative /Constitutional Law International Tax INDUSTRY SECTORS Construction & Engineering Energy & Power Oil & Gas Real Estate REPRESENTATIVE CASES Represented a private equity consortium in an ICC arbitration seated in Seoul arising from a shareholder agreement with respect to put option exercise.  Represented the Government of Korea in an investment treaty arbitration based on the Korea-Iran BIT. Represented a Korean construction company in an ICC arbitration seated in London arising from a substation construction project in Middle East. Provided advice on various forms of overseas construction contracts including EPC contracts, supply sub-contracts, and construction management contracts. Represented a Korean construction company in a SIAC arbitration arising from a consortium agreement with respect to a power plant project in the Middle East. Represented a global real estate developer in an ICC arbitration seated in Korea, arising from a large real estate development project in Korea, and involving issues related to the financing of the project. Represented a Korean company in an LCIA arbitration regarding a nuclear power plant project in the Middle East. Represented Korean construction companies in ICC arbitrations regarding an overseas power plant and refinery plant construction project in the Middle East and Africa Represented a Korean gas company in an LCIA arbitration regarding a gas development project in the Middle East. Represented a Korean construction company in a KCAB arbitration regarding a construction project in Australia Represented the Government of Korea in an ICSID arbitration based on the Korea-Belgium/Luxembourg BIT. Represented a U.S. company before the Korean court for issues relating to a letter of credit. Acted as counsel for several hospitals in litigation claiming the invalidity of an insurance fee system against the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Provided advice regarding the revision of domestic laws and regulations in accordance with the Korea-US FTA Technical Barriers to Trade. Represented and advised many other companies on various international arbitration and administrative litigation proceedings. Arbitrator in a KCAB arbitration seated in Seoul, between a Korean manufacturer and US distributor arising from a distributorship agreement.

Arie Eernisse FCIArb is a senior foreign attorney at Peter & Kim and has been practicing international arbitration in Asia for the past decade. He has acted as counsel in more than 50 commercial and investment arbitration matters governed by the rules of various arbitral institutions, such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), American Arbitration Association (AAA) – International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB), Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). The subject matter of his cases spans a diverse array of industry sectors and topics, including construction, distribution agreements, energy, finance, insurance, intellectual property, maritime, mergers & acquisitions, military procurement, pharmaceutical, product liability sale of goods, and services, amongst others. Arie is “a distinguished practitioner with a wealth of experience in international arbitration proceedings, known for his ‘clarity and precision in communication‘ and ‘diligence and dedication to his clients’” (Who’s Who Legal, 2023). He “draws widespread praise for his deep expertise in handling disputes under an array of arbitration rules,” “is extremely responsive and generous with his time,” “extremely hard-working and consistently brings excellent results,” “is a supportive leader throughout and has an exceptional work ethic” and “brings a lot of passion and dedication into his work.” (Lexology Index, 2024-25). Arie also acts regularly as an arbitrator. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators and the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators. Further, he is listed on the KCAB INTERNATIONAL Panel of Arbitrators, the HKIAC List of Arbitrators, SIAC List of Arbitrators, the ICDR International Panel of Arbitrators, the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) List of Arbitrators, the Japan Commercial Arbitration Associate (JCAA) Arbitrators Panel and the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) Panel of Arbitrators. In addition to his counsel and arbitrator work, Arie serves as Co-chair of the AMCHAM Korea Legal Affairs Committee and Events Director of ARIAS Asia. He previously served as Associate Editor of the Kluwer Arbitration Blog, leading its Asia-Pacific coverage and managing a team of ten assistant editors. Prior to joining Peter & Kim, Arie practiced international arbitration at another law firm in Korea and, before that, served as a law clerk to a federal judge at the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York City. At Duke Law School, Arie was a staff editor of the Duke Journal of Comparative & International Law. Representative Cases Construction Represented an environmental and energy company against a Middle East-based subcontractor in a dispute relating to the design of a wastewater treatment facility (English law; ICC arbitration; Singapore seat) Represented a construction conglomerate against a Middle East-based construction company relating to a delay and disruption claim (English law; ICC arbitration; London seat) Represented a quasi-governmental ocean research organization in a dispute against a Swiss deep-sea exploration company regarding liability for delay (Korean law; ICC arbitration; Singapore seat) Distribution Agreements Appointed as sole arbitrator for a distributorship agreement dispute between a Korean medical supply manufacturer and a Brazilian distributor (Korean law; KCAB arbitration; Seoul seat) Represented a US apparel designer in a dispute involving minimum purchase amounts in an exclusive distribution agreement with a Korean distributor (CISG and California law; ICC; Seoul seat) Represented a Kuwaiti cosmetics distributor in a contract termination dispute against a Korean cosmetics company (Korean and Kuwaiti law; KCAB arbitration; Seoul seat) Represented a Korean home goods entrepreneur in defense of contractual claims brought by a U.S. contractual counterpart (Korean law; KCAB arbitration; Seoul seat) Finance Represented an investment company against a life insurer in a shareholder dispute involving the determination of a share price for a put option (Korean law; ICC arbitration; Seoul seat) Represented a chemical and auto parts manufacturer in a dispute against a finance company based in Saudi Arabia in a dispute relating to payment of amounts allegedly due under a financial agreement (English law; LCIA arbitration; London seat) Represented a Malaysian car dealership in defense of claims brought by a Korean conglomerate regarding liability under credit facility agreements (Korean law; two KCAB arbitrations; Seoul seat) Insurance Represented a leading Asian reinsurer in a dispute against another Asian reinsurer involving claims of knowing misrepresentations and omissions in the retrocession of insurance policies (Thai law; ad hoc arbitration administered by SIAC, with hearing held at THAC; Bangkok seat) Represented a leading Korean private equity fund in a post-M&A dispute against a European insurance major relating to life insurance liabilities (Korean law; ICC arbitration; Hong Kong seat) (co-counsel) Intellectual Property Represented a Korean video game company in separate disputes against Chinese companies regarding intellectual property infringement and other issues (Korean law or Singapore law; three ICC or SIAC arbitrations; Singapore seat) (co-counsel) Represented a Norwegian music technology company in a dispute with a Korean IT company over breach of contract (California law; ICDR arbitration; Norway seat) International Litigation Represented Korean conglomerates and other clients in litigations throughout the world; represent foreign (non-Korean) clients in litigation matters in Korea Investor-State Arbitration Represented a Korean electric power generation public utility in an investment treaty dispute against the Government of India relating to the power plant in which it invested (international law; UNCITRAL arbitration; Singapore seat) Represented investors in the first two investor-state treaty disputes involving Korea (international law; ICSID arbitration; Washington, DC seat) (co-counsel) Maritime Represented a shipbuilder in transnational litigation relating to maritime casualty in the United States (US admiralty law; US federal court litigation) (co-counsel) Represented a conglomerate in transnational litigation relating to maritime casualty in Nigeria (Nigerian law; Nigerian court litigation) (co-counsel) Mergers & Acquisitions Represented a Korean investment firm with a focus on technology and digital media venture to defend against claims of breach of information delivery rights and inspection rights in connection with a share transfer plan (Korean law; ICC; Seoul seat) Represented a U.S. dealmaker in a dispute over a Hong Kong entity’s failure to pay a success fee following the closing of an M&A deal (Korean law; KCAB arbitration; Seoul seat) Represented a U.S. individual in a post-divestiture payment dispute (Korean law; KCAB arbitration; Seoul seat) Represented a Mauritian investor against a Korean clothing company regarding in a dispute relating to a share purchase agreement (Korean law; SIAC arbitration; Singapore seat) Military Procurement and National Defense Represented an Iraqi subcontractor against a Korean entity in a dispute relating to tax settlement and performance of a consulting agreement (Korean law; ICC arbitration; Seoul seat) Represented a European defense industry client in aircraft procurement dispute against governmental entity (Korean law; KCAB arbitration; Seoul seat) Represented a Korean government agency against a major European manufacturer in a naval procurement dispute involving an allegedly defective motor (Korean law; ICC arbitration; Seoul seat) Nuclear Power / Renewable Energy Represented a US nuclear power company against its Korean counterparts in a dispute relating to the interpretation of a licensing agreement concerning nuclear power plant technology (Korean law; KCAB arbitration; Seoul seat) Represented a state-owned nuclear energy company in defense of claims relating to payment for replacement parts (Korean law; two KCAB arbitrations; Seoul seat) Represented a wind-power generation system manufacturer in dispute against a major European component manufacturer (Swiss law; ICC arbitration; Seoul seat) Represented a Korean photovoltaic inverter manufacturer in a dispute against a Thai company relating to liability for destruction of goods (Korean law; KCAB arbitration; Seoul seat) Pharmaceutial Represented a biopharmaceutical company against a Chinese developer relating to whether commercially reasonable efforts were made (New York law; ICC Arbitration; New York seat) Product Liability Represented a leading Korean metals manufacturer in defense of a product liability and indemnity claim brought by a U.S. company (CISG and Michigan law; ICC arbitration; Geneva seat) Sale of Goods Represented a supplier of secondary battery production equipment in a dispute related to the provision of such equipment to a US secondary battery manufacturer (New York law; AAA-ICDR arbitration; New York seat) Represented a manufacturer of polysilicon used for semiconductors and solar cells in a payment dispute against a Chinese company relating to a consignment agreement (Hong Kong law; HKIAC arbitration; Hong Kong seat) Represented an importer/exporter of vehicles and vehicle parts in a dispute against a North Macedonian company (Korean law; ICC arbitration; Seoul seat) Services Appointed as co-arbitrator for a services agreement dispute between a Singaporean marketing consultant and a Korean medical business (Korean law; KCAB arbitration; Singapore seat) Represented a government agency against two U.S. companies in a dispute relating to breach of a retainer agreement (Korean law; KCAB arbitration; Seoul seat) Represented a Korean real estate investment entity in a dispute over hotel management (Korean law; KCAB arbitration; Seoul seat)

Mino Han has acted as counsel in various international arbitrations conducted under the auspices of the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, KCAB or JCAA. Mino specializes in construction and engineering disputes. The relevant projects underlying the disputes were each based in the Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa or Latin America and concerned the design and construction of combined cycle power plants, solar power production facilities, refineries, high-rise buildings, convention centres and infrastructure facilities.   Mino has also vast experience in representing contractors in Korean court or KCAB domestic arbitration proceedings. He also regularly advises clients on issuing or defending claims arising out of standard form contracts including the FIDIC Suite of Contracts.  Mino majored in law at Seoul National University (LL.B., 2006), after which he passed the Korean Bar Exam in 2006 and qualified as Korean lawyer in 2009. He also received a Master of Laws degree in international arbitration law from Seoul National University in 2012 and a Master of Science degree for Construction Law and Dispute Resolution at King’s College London in 2018. Mino’s MSc dissertation entitled “The meaning and scope of ‘consequential loss’ exclusion clauses – A comparative law analysis between English law and Korean law” was awarded with a distinction grade. In July 2019, Mino was admitted to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales.   Mino has been recognized by Who’s Who Legal as Global Elite Thought Leader in Arbitration (Under 45 – Partners). Mino serves as member of the KCAB Next Steering Committee, and is a DIS (German Arbitration Institute) Council Member. Mino has been the ICC YAAF Regional Representative for Korea (2021-2025 term).  Mino is also sitting as arbitrator, and has served as arbitrator in ICC, DIS, KCAB arbitrations.  Mino is native in Korean and German and is also fluent in English.  AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Project Finance Korean Litigation International Projec Contracting Joint Ventures / Consortia Shareholder Disputes INDUSTRY SECTORS Construction & Engineering Shipbuilding Energy & Power Oil & Gas Real Estate Aviation REPRESENTATIVE CASES Construction & Engineering Related Cases Lead counsel for a Korean contractor in an ICC dispute regarding a desalination plant project in the UAE. ICC, Dubai. The outcome was successful.  Co-lead counsel for a Korean shipyard concerning a dispute on a power plant project in Saudi Arabia. ICC, London. The outcome was successful.   Lead counsel for a Korean steel supplier in an ad hoc arbitration arising from a steel supply contract for a bridge construction project in Canada. The outcome was successful. Successfully represented a Korean construction company in an ICC arbitration concerning a project for the construction of a combined cycle power plant in Jordan. Represented a major Korean construction company in an ICC arbitration arising from a project regarding the construction of a low sulphur diesel refinery in Trinidad and Tobago. The matter settled. Successfully represented a Korean power company in an ICC arbitration against the O&M service provider of a solar power production facility in Bulgaria. Successfully represented a Korean steel supplier in a SIAC arbitration arising from a steel supply contract in connection with a major construction project in Australia. Successfully represented a major Korean construction company in a SIAC arbitration arising from a project for the construction of a high-rise building in Mongolia. Represented a major Korean construction company in a KCAB arbitration against a major German plant equipment supplier. The matter settled. Acted as counsel for many Korean construction companies in KCAB domestic arbitrations or domestic litigation Provided legal advice to many Korean contractors for large scale overseas projects. Other Representative Cases Acting as counsel for a Korean investment fund in a US court litigation arising from a transaction involving the acquisition of 15 luxury hotels in the US net worth USD 5.8 billion. Acting as counsel for the Korean government in an investor state dispute.  Represented Korean shareholders of a major retail company in Korea in a JCAA dispute against a minority shareholder of that company. 

Kap-You (Kevin) Kim is a senior partner at Peter & Kim in Seoul. He was previously a senior partner at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, where he worked for the past three decades in various roles, including as the co-founder and head of the International Arbitration Practice and the head of the Domestic and International Disputes Group. Over the past 30 years, Kevin has acted as counsel, presiding arbitrator, co-arbitrator or sole arbitrator in more than 300 cases of international arbitrations under various arbitration rules. Presently, he is involved in several investment and commercial arbitrations. Among other positions that he holds, Kevin is an Advisory Board Member of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), and the Chairman of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board's (KCAB) International Arbitration Committee. In the past, Kevin has served as the Vice President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration (2014 — 2021), Secretary General of ICCA (2010 — 2014), member of the LCIA Court (2007 — 2012) and Vice Chair of the IBA Arbitration Committee (2008 — 2010). AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Investments & BITs Trade law and WTO Project Financing Mergers & Acquisitions Distribution / Agency Joint Ventures / Consortia INDUSTRY SECTORS Energy & Power Oil & Gas Pharmaceutical & Biotech Automotive & Heavy Industry Construction & Engineering Shipping Shipbuilding Insurance Real Estate REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in Korea, involving a dispute arising from a large real estate development project in Korea and its financing, securing a win on ail claims made against a Korean global real estate developer in the aggregate amount of over USD 2 billion. Counsel in a successful, high-profile ICC arbitration involving a dispute among shareholders for control over a major Korean oil refining and marketing company, with the underlying claims valued at over USD 3 billion (or USD 5 billion including counterclaims). The arbitration award won GAR's "Arbitration Win of the Year" in 2011. Counsel in an ICSID arbitration under the Korea-Belgium/Luxembourg BIT, involving a claim against the Government of Korea and securing a favourable award in the aggregate amount of over USD 5 billion. Counsel in an ICC arbitration involving a dispute arising from the repair works of natural gas marine plants in Claims were made against a Korean contractor in the aggregate amount of over USD 8 billion. Counsel in a successful high-value LCIA arbitration seated in London, involving a dispute arising from the procurement, construction, and commissioning of the first nuclear power station in the United Arab Emirates. Counsel in an ICC arbitration involving claims by a multinational private equity firm against a Korean bank in the amount of over USD 1.2 billion and securing a favourable award for our client. Counsel for a Korean investment fund in a US court litigation arising from a transaction involving the acquisition of 15 luxury hotels in the US net worth USD 5.8 billion. Presiding arbitrator of an ICSID ad-hoc annulment committee in relation to an investment arbitration award regarding Spain's renewable energy policy. Presiding arbitrator in an ad-hoc arbitration conducted under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules 1976, relating to an infrastructure operating contract between a state-entity of the Philippines and a private party. RANKING Who's Who Legal (WWL): Global Elite Thought Leaders 2021; Thought Leaders Arbitration 2022; Thought Leaders Construction 2022 Global Arbitration Review: Leading Practicing Arbitration Expert in Korea (2006-2020) Chambers: Star Individuals in Dispute Resolution—South Korea (2010 — 2022) The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Leading Individuals in International Arbitration Band 1 (2010-2019) Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards: Outstanding Contribution Award (2013) Asialaw: Disputes Star of the Year (2015) ALB Korea Law Awards: Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year (2020) QUOTES Who's Who Legal (2020) says: "Kap-You (Kevin) Kim 'is a key figure in the Korean arbitration market' who has built 'a strong network of arbitrators and practitioners' and is widely considered 'a statesman in the market'." Chambers (2019) says: "Both a leading practitioner domestically and 'highly regarded international ly', 'widely acknowledged as a pioneer in international arbitration in Korea and a very highly regarded individual'." Chambers Asia (2006-2019) also reports: "One of the most respected figures in the Asian arbitration."

SeungMin Lee is a partner at Peter & Kim. Ms Lee has represented and provided advocacy for major Korean and International clients in arbitration cases under various institutional rules including that of the ICC, KCAB, SIAC, HKIAC, LCIA and UNCITRAL. Ms Lee is dual-qualified as Korean lawyer and solicitor of England and Wales. She has previously served as the South Korean national representative of the IBA young lawyers’ committee, and has served as regional representative for Korea to the LCIA's Young International Arbitration Group. Ms Lee currently serves as director of international affairs at the Seoul Bar Association; is member of KCAB Next; regional ambassador for Korea to HKIAC's HK45; member of the SIAC Users Council for the South Korea national committee; member of the panel of arbitrators for the Asian International Arbitration Centre; and as a specialist mediator at the Singapore International Mediation Centre. Ms Lee worked as a registered foreign lawyer at Oon & Bazul LLP in Singapore in 2016 and as counsel to the LCIA Secretariat in 2010. A graduate of Seoul National University and member of the Korean bar, Ms Lee completed an LL.M. at the National University of Singapore in 2016. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation International Transactions INDUSTRY SECTORS Intellectual Property Mergers & Acquisition Investments & BITs Commercial disputes Energy and Power disputes Real Estate Joint Ventures REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel in two ICC arbitrations seated in Singapore between a Korean online game company and Chinese companies (2017-2020). Counsel in a SIAC arbitration seated in Singapore between a Korean online game company and Chinese companies (2017-2020). Counsel in an ICSID case, Lone Star Funds vs. Republic of Korea (2013-2017), and an ICC case, seated in Singapore between an investment company and a Korean bank (2013-2015). Counsel in an ICC case, seated in Singapore, between a research organization and an ocean-floor drilling company (2014-2015), an UNICITRAL case seated in Seoul. Counsel in a dispute between a UK based software company and a Korean broadcast company (2011-2014). Counsel in an ICC case seated in Seoul between a Korean construction company and a vendor of a certain type of steam scrubber technology (2013-2014). Counsel in a SIAC case seated in Singapore between a Korean shipbuilding company and a Singaporean company (2013-2014). Counsel in an HKIAC case seated in Hong Kong between a Chinese company producing mono-silicon ingots and a Korean company producing mono-silicon ingot growers (2012-2014). Counsel in an ICC case seated in Seoul between a multi-national lock manufacturer and a Korean investor (2012-2013). Counsel in an ICC case seated in Paris between a Korean conglomerate and a petroleum company (2008-2011). Counsel in an ICC case seated in Singapore between a Korean confectionary company and a foreign investor (2008-2010). RANKING Chambers Asia Pacific 2016 to 2019, selected as a ranked lawyer in the jurisdiction of Korea (International Arbitration, 2016 to 2019) Recognized as “future leader under 45-Partners” by Who’s Who Legal (2018-2019) QUOTES WWL (Future leaders of Arbitration, 2019) says: The "outstanding" SeungMin Lee is a "rising star in arbitration" and sources state that she "works incredibly hard and provides great law analysis".

Dongsuk Shin is a Foreign Attorney at Peter & Kim in Seoul and is a member of District of Columbia bar. Dongsuk has acted as counsel in international commercial/investment arbitrations under most arbitral institutions and rules, including the ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, UNCITRAL, and SIAC. Prior to joining Peter & Kim in Seoul, Dongsuk worked as a Foreign Registered Lawyer at the Hong Kong office of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP and as a Junior Associate at the Geneva office of Peter & Kim, where he specialized in international arbitration. Dongsuk also worked as an in-house counsel at Kolon Industries, Inc. for about five years, where he performed a wide range of corporate advisory and compliance work and gained extensive experience in international disputes, including cross-border trade secret litigation and related criminal proceedings. Dongsuk is native in Korean and also fluent in English. Representative Cases Acted for a Korean steel conglomerate against a Kazakhstan state-owned company in an ICC arbitration Acted in a London seated LCIA arbitration for a Korean construction conglomerate against a Kuwaiti company Acted for a Swiss company in an investment treaty arbitration against the Republic of Korea administered by the PCA Acted for one of the largest private equity firms in Asia against the founder of an acquired company in relation to breach of non-compete obligations in an arbitration administered by HKIAC Acted for a Hong Kong hedge fund in 18 concurrent HKIAC arbitrations against a Korean investment company in relation to a winding-up petition in Jersey Acted for a major private equity firm in a US$1+ billion ICC arbitration involving a post-M&A dispute, including a breach of warranty claim against a major retail chain Acted in an ICC arbitration between a Central Asia mining conglomerate and a contractor, with more than US$ 500 million in dispute Acted in an arbitration under UNCITRAL rules arising out of a dispute between a Canadian company and two mainland Chinese companies in relation to a gas project in China Acted for a French professional football club, and one of its players in their appeal to the CAS against a decision by the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body

Dr Yunsoo Shin is a partner at Peter & Kim and a highly experienced specialist in international commercial disputes. She has been elected as a member of the ICC Court for the 2024–2027 term and has also joined the esteemed Task Force for the IBA Guidelines on Party Representation in International Arbitration. Dr Shin is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, a Specialist Mediator at the Singapore International Mediation Centre, and one of the youngest Korean arbitrators active in the ICC International Court of Arbitration. She has acted as an international arbitrator at SIAC,HKIAC, ACICA, and KCAB, and as counsel in various international arbitration cases conducted under the rules of the ICC, SIAC, LCIA, HKIAC, and KCAB. Her expertise covers both the common law and civil law traditions and a broad range of business transactions and commercial disputes involving M&As, general contract law, share purchase and asset purchase agreements, distribution agreements, construction, automobile manufacturing, OEM contracts, and license agreements, among various other subject matters. In particular, she is one of the most experienced young lawyers in Korea who has handled many multi-billion-dollar post-M&A disputes involving Korean chaebols.   The Global Arbitration Review and Who’s Who Legal describe Dr Shin as a “top-notch advocate that will be one to watch in the coming years at the top of the Korean market” who possesses a “deep understanding of cross-border transactions, which makes her expertise sought after in complex post-M&A disputes.” She received the “Lawyer of the Year” in the best Korean arbitration practitioner category in 2024 by the Legal Times, “Woman Lawyer of the Year” in Korea award by Asian Legal Business (Thomson Reuters) in 2023, and has been nominated as a “Rising Star” under 45, a “Leading Lawyer” in the field of international arbitration in Korea by the Legal Times since 2021.   Shin is dual licensed in the New York Bar and the Korean Bar, with in-depth knowledge and expertise in M&A disputes, finance, and corporate valuation. She is a graduate of Seoul National University (B.S., LL.B.), the Wharton School (MBA, in finance and business analytics), and Harvard Law School, where she earned her doctoral degree (SJD, in corporate governance and finance). Prior to joining Peter & Kim, Dr Shin practiced law at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC for 10 years, served as a fellow at Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance, and published journal articles on corporate governance and shareholder disputes in Delaware and Korea.  

Jennifer (Eun Kyung) Yoo is a partner at Peter & Kim in Seoul and is dual qualified in Korea and New York. Jennifer has represented and advised clients on a wide range of international arbitration and cross-border litigation cases. She has acted as counsel in international arbitrations conducted under various institutional rules including those of the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, KCAB, HKIAC, and UNCITRAL. In particular, she has extensive experience in disputes relating to large scale construction or development projects, involving multiple claims, parties, experts and counsel. She also has expertise in international trade and private international law issues. She frequently advises clients on international arbitration procedures, challenges and enforcement of international arbitral awards, and interim measures in respect of arbitration proceedings. Jennifer received an LL.M. from Harvard Law School in 2022, and her J.D. from Seoul National University in 2015. She is bilingual in Korean and English. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Korean Litigation Cross-Border Litigation Project Finance International project contracting Private International Law INDUSTRY SECTOR Construction & Engineering Energy & Power Real Estate REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel to a Korean EPC contractor against a consortium of Korea’s largest construction companies, in an LCIA arbitration seated in London and governed by English law concerning the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the UAE. Counsel to a major Korean construction company in an ICC arbitration arising out of a joint venture partnership formed for the development of an international business district in Korea. Counsel to a Korean steel manufacturing company in a SIAC arbitration against an Australian company, relating to steel fabrication and delivery works for a large-scale civil construction project in Sydney. Counsel to a Korean construction company in an ad hoc arbitration concerning a major civil works construction project located in Canada, involving claims for extension of time and additional costs as well as alleged defects. Counsel to a Korean nuclear power plant company in a KCAB arbitration concerning defective cables supplied for a nuclear power plant. Counsel to a Korean municipal government in an ICC arbitration for a dispute relating to a comprehensive project to develop the land and public waters of a free economic zone. Counsel to a private equity firm in a HKIAC arbitration in relation to the alleged invalid termination of a share purchase agreement. Counsel to ten insurance companies in an ad hoc arbitration concerning claims for insurance proceeds in connection with the failure of a key equipment in a coal-fired power plant. Regularly advises Korean construction companies on construction-related claims and potential disputes with subcontractors and/or employers. Regularly advises clients on international arbitration procedures, challenges and enforcement of international arbitral awards, interim measures in respect of arbitration proceedings. Regularly advises the Korean government on issues relating to World Trade Organization (WTO) disputes and other international trade disputes, and investor state disputes (ISD), etc.