Ji Hwan KIM - Kim & Chang

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Ji Hwan Kim is an attorney with expertise in International Arbitration & Cross-Border Litigation and International Practice of Kim & Chang.

Mr. Kim possesses extensive experience in coordinating complex international disputes, involving various practices such as corporate & M&A litigation, construction & engineering disputes, and corporate governance & shareholder disputes. He has represented numerous clients in international arbitrations before arbitral institutions such as the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”), the London Court of International Arbitration (“LCIA”), the Court of Arbitration for Sport (“CAS”), and the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (“KCAB”). In addition, he has represented many clients in international disputes before the Korean courts.

Due to his profound expertise, his clientele spans across a wide range of industries, including construction, energy, maritime, and sports. In particular, Mr. Kim was selected as a member of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics Sports Arbitration Committee, providing him with the exceptional experience in advising and representing Olympic athletes during the Olympic Games.

Mr. Kim received his J.D. from Korea University Law School with a specialization in Global Legal Practice, and his LL.B. from Seoul National University. He is admitted to the Korean bar and is fluent in both Korean and English.

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Experience

Sports Arbitration Lawyer for PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (2017-2018)

Kim & Chang (2016-Present)

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Arbitration

Represented Korean and foreign private equity funds in an arbitration before the ICC regarding a dispute arising from the acquisition of shares of a large Korean insurance company.
Represented a Korean joint-venture of two large construction companies in an arbitration before the LCIA regarding a dispute related to a construction project of nuclear power plants in the Middle East.
Represented an international hotel brand company in an arbitration before the KCAB regarding a dispute related to a hotel development project in Korea.
Represented an entrepreneur in an arbitration before the KCAB regarding a dispute arising from a guarantee agreement related to a real estate project in Russia.
Represented an Olympic athlete in an arbitration before the CAS regarding an anti-doping rules violation during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics.
Advised Olympic athletes regarding a CAS arbitration concerning referee's disqualification penalty decisions during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.

Litigation

Represented a Korean entity of a global company based in Finland in Korean litigation regarding a maritime dispute caused by the breakdown of the vessel's main engine.
Represented an international public organization in a Korean court proceeding regarding the preliminary attachment of its assets.
Represented a Korean branch of a multinational company based in Germany in Korean litigation regarding the set-aside action of an arbitral award related to a distributorship agreement.