Construction is a cornerstone of Yoon & Yang LLC‘s international arbitration and litigation practice, which is well-equipped to handle disputes in the construction, energy, and insurance sectors, among others. The practice group is co-led by partners Myung-Ahn Kim and Sam Kim. Myung-Ahn Kim has extensive experience in ICC, ICSID, and LMAA arbitration, while Sam Kim has expertise in both commercial and construction arbitrations. Junsang Lee specialises in handling construction, intellectual property, real estate, and commercial disputes. Munjeong Kyung primarily focuses on product liability and construction cost disputes, and Minhwa Kang brings additional experience in construction disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Yoon Yang is one of the best Korean law firms for arbitration.’
‘Sam Kim is a star there.’
‘As compared to other firms, Yoon & Yang works with a core group of attorneys for each case. The staffed attorneys are well-versed in the facts of the case, and the core-team structure allows for cost-efficient management of the case.’
‘Sam Kim is exceptional. He is an expert in construction arbitration and is a phenomenal advocate. I've seen him in action in hearings, especially in cross-examination. He is skilled and strategic, and manages his team well.’
‘Strong diverse team’
‘Sam Kim is always on call, strong legal skills ’
Key clients
- Shinhan Securities Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised Shinhan Securities Co. Ltd and successfully represented the Pluto Fund in an international dispute involving a contract breach related to the Lime Pluto-TF private equity fund.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Myung-Ahn Kim; Sam Kim
Other key lawyers
Junsang Lee; Munjeong Kyung; Minhwa Kang