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South Korea

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International arbitration

Levering a team spanning across Hong Kong, Singapore, Paris, London, and the Dubai offices, Clifford Chance‘s Korea practice is active in international arbitration. Practice head Thomas Walsh acts on private capital and technology disputes out of the Hong Kong office. Paris-based Jason Fry KC is the global head of the firm’s international arbitration group, with experience in disputes relating to infrastructure projects, energy, aerospace, and trade.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Thomas Walsh is a superb lawyer. He has appeared before me and is an excellent advocate. Very knowledgeable about the Korean market, also.’

  • ‘Clifford Chance has a very strong international arbitration team. Its lawyers are capable of handling the most complex of disputes, with their in-depth experience and know-how. ’

  • ‘I was especially impressed with their flexibility and their willingness, capability to adapt to the needs of clients. I also had the pleasure of working with Paul Coates, who stands out as an experienced and intelligent partner specialising in construction disputes.’

  • ‘Clifford Chance’s arbitration practice in Hong Kong is recognised as one of the strongest in the region with deep local expertise. Handles complex, cross-border arbitrations across all major arbitral forums.’

  • 'The cross-collaborative culture across varied jurisdictions is a great strength - they can literally operation 24 hours a day which is a game-changer in international arbitration.'

  • 'Clifford Chance team distinguishes itself through consistent responsiveness, clear partner-level accountability, and efficient matter management. They provide concise, practical advice and keep timelines and budgets on track with proactive communication.'

Practice head

Thomas Walsh

Other key lawyers

Jason Fry; Paul Coates; Paul Sandosham; Rob Lambert; Hyo Jeong Kwon