Bio
Profile
Experience
Kim & Chang (2016-Present)
MENA Regional Counsel, Samsung Engineering Abu Dhabi (UAE) (2012-2015)
Samsung Engineering Co., Ltd. (2007-2016)
Representative Mattersshow
- Acted for a Korean contractor in an ICC arbitration on a dispute involving construction of a large natural gas pipeline in Qatar. This was one of the largest arbitrations in Korean history with claims in excess of USD 8 billion. The case concluded on a satisfactory settlement for the client.
- Represented a joint venture of Korean construction companies in a high-profile LCIA arbitration, regarding disputes arising out of a nuclear power plant construction project in the United Arab Emirates. The claims were in excess of USD 600 million.
- Acted for a Korean contractor in a KCAB arbitration against a Swiss equipment provider relating to a dispute arising out of an oil refinery project in Iran.
Representative Activitiesshow
Awards
- Leading Lawyer, Who’s Who Legal: Korea, Construction & Real Estate (Who’s Who Legal, 2022)
- Leading Lawyer, Who’s Who Legal: Korea, Energy (Who’s Who Legal, 2022)
Education
Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2003)
University of Virginia (B.S., Finance and Accounting, 2000)
Qualifications
Admitted to bar, Virginia, 2003
Languages
Korean and English
Insights
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Recognitions
118 Professionals Selected as National Leaders – WWL: Korea 2022
2022.04.20 -
Newsletters
Guidelines on the EU’s Directive on Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence
2022.03.24 -
News
Joint Webinar with Debevoise & Plimpton on ESG Issues
2022.02.24 -
News
Overseas Construction Law Plaza 2021: Practical Tips to Win a Bidding for Overseas Construction Projects
2021.11.04 -
News
Overseas Construction Law Plaza 2021: The Wind of Wind Farm Projects – What Construction Companies Need to Prepare
2021.07.15 -
Articles
Global Arbitration Review (GAR) Know-How – Construction Arbitration 2021: Korea Chapter
2021.06.01