Kim & Chang houses a team that offers cross-border capabilities, featuring experience in high-profile and complex disputes. Practice head Byung-Chul Yoon brings extensive experience in high-profile arbitrations, with a diverse caseload that recently includes significant work in investment treaty arbitrations. Sae Youn Kim‘s expertise spans international commercial disputes, while Matthew Christensen engages closely with private and public sector clients on arbitrations arising out of complex international construction and engineering projects. Leading the North American arbitration practice, Joel Richardson is a seasoned advisor on arbitrations administered by the ICC, KCAB, and LCIA. Shul Park has overseen recent developments in the arbitration practice, including emergency proceedings, investor-state disputes, and energy disputes.
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‘What sets this team’s international arbitration practice apart is its strategic clarity and deep understanding of how to present complex factual narratives in a compelling manner before arbitral tribunals. The team tailors its strategy with precision, grounded in a profound grasp of both the substantive law and the procedural nuances of arbitration.’
- ‘One of the team’s key strengths is its ability to formulate winning case strategies that are tightly aligned with the client’s objectives. The team demonstrates a strong commitment to transparency and responsiveness in client communications, ensuring that the client remains fully informed and engaged throughout the process.’
- ‘In complex, high-stakes arbitrations with multiple phases involving intricate factual and legal issues, this team stands out for its ability to distil the narrative and present it in a way that resonates with arbitrators. Their combination of legal insight, strategic thinking and evidentiary discipline has repeatedly translated into successful outcomes for their client. ’
‘Dong Yoon Chae's outstanding communication skills and transparency allowed the client to fully understand the strategic considerations at each stage, enabling informed and rational decision-making throughout the proceedings.’
- ‘Theodore A. Weisman excels at drafting persuasive written submissions and has a remarkable ability to distil complex factual issues into a clear and coherent narrative, allowing the tribunal to understand the key points and reach a sound and reasoned conclusion. He also significantly enhanced the credibility and persuasiveness of the damages analysis and presentation.’
Key clients
- Schindler Holding AG
- Standard Chartered Private Equity (Affirma Capital)
- Mitsubishi Power
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Glenwood Private Equity
- Samsung Heavy Industries
- LG Household & Healthcare
- Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund
- Hanwha
- SK Hynix
Work highlights
Representing Schindler Holding AG in an investment treaty arbitration filed against the Republic of Korea, under its treaty with the EFTA countries, with a claim amount of approximately US$300m concerning its equity investment in Hyundai Elevator.
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Practice head
Byung-Chol Yoon
Other key lawyers
Sae Youn Kim; Matthew Christensen; Joel Richardson; Shul Park; Chul-Won Lee; Hyungkeun Lee; Harold Noh; Bo-Ram Hong; Dong Yoon Chae; Theodore A. Weisman