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Regarded for ‘its ability to quickly and effectively take over complex disputes’, Shin & Kim’s arbitration practice is well-positioned to advise on high-value disputes. Co-head Young Suk Park has a demonstrable track record in commercial arbitrations involving major Korean companies and global companies. For commercial arbitrations, Jae Min Jeon is another key contact. Co-head Robert Wachter has previous experience working in Asia, Europe, and North America. Youngwon Yoon has experience acting on high-value construction and finance mandates. Brandon Bang is regarded by clients for his ‘excellent understanding and knowledge of the arbitral process’. Jae Hee Kim is another name of note.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Brandon Bang demonstrates excellent understanding and knowledge of the arbitral process.’

  • ‘Brandon Bang and his team's strength lies not just in their expertise in international arbitration, but also in their ability to provide clients with the best options tailored to their specific situations. ’

  • ‘Brandon Bang is absolutely the key person of Shin & Kim's international arbitration team. He understands various areas of business quickly, which makes us have to explain just once or twice about every issue.’

  • ‘Shin & Kim stands out for its ability to quickly and effectively take over complex disputes, as shown when the team seamlessly assumed our representation mid-way through an international arbitration, rapidly grasping key issues and providing strategic advocacy.’

  • ‘Young Suk Park stands out as an exceptionally intelligent and strategic lawyer, particularly in the field of international arbitration. He has a remarkable ability to lead cases in favour of his clients, demonstrating excellent negotiation skills and consistently providing practical solutions.’

  • ‘Responsive and responsible team who can manage the situation.’

  • ‘I highly appreciate that Young Suk Park approaches his work with unmatched passion and gives his utmost effort. Moreover, he deeply understands each case and continuously explores thoughtful solutions.’

  • ‘Jae Hee Kim is young and dynamic, and Robert Wachter is a formidable advocate.’

  • 'Shin & Kim has purposefully built an arbitration team with true bench strength that is emerging as one of the strongest in the Korean market. They have experience across industries and can cover commercial, construction and investment treaty arbitration.'

  • 'Brandon Bang is an emerging star in the Korean market with very strong analytical and advocacy skills.'

Key clients

  • Shinsung E&G
  • Korea Western Power Co., Ltd.
  • AIG
  • KCC Group
  • FuelCell Energy, Inc.
  • Industrial Bank of Korea
  • Wellbridge Asset Management
  • Hyundai Corporation
  • Daesung Corporation
  • Korea Southern Power
  • IMM Investment
  • Yuanta Securities Korea Co. Ltd.

Work highlights

Represented Korea Western Power, in a US$400 million investment treaty dispute against the Government of India relating to India's expropriation of and failure to provide protection to KOWEPO’s investment in a power plant.
Represented a Korean construction conglomerate against a Middle Eastern construction company relating to a US$400 million delay and disruption claim arising from the construction of a LNG plant in the Middle East.
Represented a state-owned utility in a high-stakes dispute arising from a $20bn nuclear power plant project in the Middle East, involving claims exceeding $1.6bn with both the project owner and major subcontractors over cost, delay, and contractual issues.

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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Young Suk Park; Robert Wachter

Other key lawyers

Jae Min Jeon; Youngwon Yoon; Brandon Bang; Jae Hee Kim

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