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Herbert Smith Freehills has exceptional credentials in Korea. We have a proven track record of success on cross-border, high-stakes arbitration and litigation, outbound and inbound investments, and IP matters over 40 years across all practice groups and industry sectors

We have over 20 fluent Korean-speaking lawyers globally, serving our clients together with our broader Korea Group based across Asia, Europe, the US, Australia and the Middle East. You can access our global pool of Korea know-how and expertise from your own time zone, wherever you are located. 

Our Korea Group regularly visit Korea engaging with local industry players, clients and local counsel, which enables us to deliver a seamless service.

Experience

A Korean financial institution

a Korean financial institution in an HKIAC arbitration on a funds dispute involving allegations of fraud

A major Korean manufacturer

a major Korean manufacturer on multiple product liability proceedings in the US relating to lithium-ion batteries.

An Asian consortium

an Asian consortium of investment funds in an ICC arbitration concerning a post-M&A dispute in the financial services sector.

a Korean investor

a Korean investor on its equity investment and offtake arrangements with an ASX-listed company for a graphite project in Africa.

a Korean investor

a Korean investor on its divestment of shares in a thermal coal mine joint venture project in Australia. 

Key contacts

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Mike McClure KC

Partner, London

Mike McClure KC
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Dana Kim

Global Co-Chair of Korea Group, Hong Kong

Dana Kim
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Hilary Lau

Partner, Hong Kong

Hilary Lau
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Lewis McDonald

Global Co-Head of Energy, London

Lewis McDonald

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