프로필
경력
김·장 법률사무소 (2013-현재)
한국외국어대학교 겸임교수 (Practice in International Business, 2023.9.-현재)
대한상사중재원 여성중재실무회 초대의장 (2021-2023)
Specialist Mediator, Singapore International Mediation Center (SIMC) (2021-현재)
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 홍콩/상해 (2007-2011)
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 홍콩 (2006-2007)
White & Case LLP 뉴욕 (2002-2006)
주요 실적펼치기
- Represented a Korean conglomerate in an ICC arbitration, including Emergency Arbitrator proceedings, seated in Geneva and governed by Swiss law against an Italian counterparty in a dispute related to the joint development of new turbine technology.
- Represented an international private equity investor in an ICC arbitration seated in Seoul against a Korean company in a post-M&A dispute involving breach of representations and warranties and covenants under the share purchase agreement.
- Represented a Korean multinational company against a Brazilian distributor regarding outstanding receivables and damages claims in multi-jurisdictional proceedings in Brazil, including arbitration in Canada-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and multiple litigations in Brazilian courts.
- Represented a French multinational company in ICDR arbitration proceedings against Korean parties seeking damages for breach of representations and warranties, including environmental claims, related to the purchase of Korean and Vietnamese companies.
- Defended a Korean multinational trading company in a SIAC arbitration in Singapore against a Chilean buyer in a dispute under a supply contract for steel products.
- Represented internationally ranked Korean badminton athletes in proceedings before the Badminton World Federation and in a CAS arbitration regarding charges of anti-doping rules violations arising from alleged whereabouts violations.
- Advised an internationally recognized sporting official in multistage proceedings against an international sporting federation regarding alleged ethical violations in which the international federation sought a ban of approximately 20 years from the sport.
- Represented a Korean joint venture contractor in a USD 1.4 billion ICC arbitration related to the construction of an oil refinery in Mexico.
- Represented a Korean corporation in an ICC arbitration related to the privatization of a Korean bank.
- Represented a Ukrainian manufacturer of railway wheels in an AAA arbitration related to a sales distribution contract.
- Advised an international oil and energy company in US securities class actions involving claims of insider trading and breach of fiduciary duty arising out of a merger transaction.
- Advised a major conglomerate and a bank in Korea in a dispute related to the confiscation of their investment in the renewable energy sector in Europe.
- Advised a major airline company and its US insurers on various liability and settlement-related issues in connection with an international aviation accident.
- Advised a Korean company in a dispute against its multinational supplier in an LCIA arbitration under English law involving payment fraud related to the purchase of petroleum products.
- Represented a Korean media conglomerate against a multinational holding company in an ICC arbitration seated in Hong Kong regarding a shareholder dispute in relation to shares in one of Korea’s largest movie mega-plex operators.
- Defended a multinational company (supplier) in an ICC emergency arbitration proceeding brought by a distributor regarding a long term distribution agreement of products used in construction.
- Represented a Korean airline in an ICC arbitration seated in Hong Kong and the governing law is the laws of the State of Washington, against a Chinese airline seeking termination and damages under a contract for sale and purchase of an aircraft.
- Representing a Korean company in an AIAC arbitration governed by Malaysian law and seated in Kuala Lumpur, against a Malaysian Government entity regarding payments (service fees and investment funds) owed under a Project Management Consulting Agreement and lost profits.
- Defending a Korean automobile manufacturing company in a KCAB international arbitration against a Jamaican distributor regarding alleged breach of the Distributorship Agreement for the Jamaican company’s distributorship of the Korean company’s passenger vehicles.
- Representing a group of investors in an ICC arbitration among the members of a consortium in a joint venture agreement against a public entity in Korea, for breach of contractual obligations.
- Representing a Korean IT software company in an ICC arbitration (and advising over related court proceedings) seated in Singapore and governed by Singapore law against a Chinese company.
- Representing a Russian national in a KCAB arbitration relating to a Joint and Several Guarantee Agreement under Korean Law against Korean financial companies managing a Russian ㄹfund.
- Represented a Korean company in an AIAC arbitration governed by Malaysian law and seated in Kuala Lumpur, against a Malaysian Government entity regarding payments owed under a consulting agreement.
- Represented a Korean automobile manufacturing company in a KCAB international arbitration against a Jamaican distributor on claims under a Distributorship Agreement.
주요 활동펼치기
수상
- Highly Recommended, Lexology Index: Arbitration (Lexology Index, 2026)
- Litigation star, Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific: International Arbitration (Delinian, 2025)
- Leading Individual, Chambers Global, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Chambers and Partners, 2025-2026)
- Leading Individual, Chambers Asia-Pacific, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Chambers and Partners, 2025-2026)
- Leading Lawyer, Lexology Index: Arbitration (Lexology Index, 2024-2025)
- 제 7회 머니투데이 법률대상 중재대상 (2024)
- Future Leader, Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration (Who’s Who Legal, 2021-2023)
- Leading Lawyer, Lexology Index: Korea, Arbitration (Lexology Index, 2019-2025)
- Next Generation Lawyer, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: International Arbitration (Legalease, 2017-2018)
저서 및 외부활동
- “Lights, camera… arbitration? Emerging entertainment disputes: Unique Considerations When Dealing with Esports Disputes” 토론자, GAR Live: Seoul (2025.10.)
- “Energy disputes in South Korea,” The Asia-Pacific Arbitration Review 2026 (Co-author, Global Arbitration Review, 2025)
- “Rising Conflicts Among Leading Energy Sectors” 발표자, Yonsei Arbitration Day (2024.8.)
- “Law and Technology In A Changing World: Novel Issues in International Arbitration for Technology Disputes” 진행자, ABA International LAW Section Asia/Pacific Conference (2023.10.)
- “How to Avoid or Manage M&A Disputes” 진행자, 대한상공회의소와 Kim & Chang, Seoul ADR Festival (2023.10.)
- “Women in Mediation 2022,” KCAB International Women's Interest Committee, 주관, Seoul ADR Festival (2022.11.)
- “The Future of ADR Practitioners: Trends in Asia, ESG, Advocacy & Free Models” 발표자, SIMC SAF Seoul Seminar, Seoul ADR Festival (2022.11.)
- “ESG 분쟁의 양상 및 리스크 관리,” 토론자, 대한상공회의소와 Kim & Chang, Seoul ADR Festival (2022.11.)
- “Changes and Proposals for Better Practices in International Arbitration: Challenging Conventions and Customs in Arbitration Practice” 토론자, 10th Asia-Pacific ADR Virtual Conference (2021.11.)
- “What is the Future for Women in Arbitration?” 진행자, Seoul ADR Festival 2021 (2021.11.)
- “How International Arbitration Becomes More Diverse” 토론자, GAR Connect: Breaking In (2021.9.)
- “Master Recordings Disputes: Arbitration as a Remedy to Perennial Malady” 토론자, ASIA ADR Week (AIAC, 2021.8.)
- “Navigating M&A disputes: 최근 동향과 대응 전략” 진행자, KCAB International & FRIENDS 18 (2021.8.)
- “국재중재전문가 과정” 강연 (대한상사중재원, 2021.8.)
- “국재중재전문가 과정” 강연 (대한상사중재원, 2021.1.)
- “Legal & Practical Issues on Valuation Webinar” 진행자, Seoul ADR Festival (2020.11.)
- “International Aviation Litigation: A Study in Comparative Law” 토론자, IBA 컨퍼런스 (국제변호사협회, 2019.9.)
- “중재심리 관련 실무적 쟁점” 연설 (대한상사중재원, 2019.8.)
- GAR Guide to Post-M&A Arbitration - South Korea (공저, Global Arbitration Review, 2018-현재)
- Chambers Global Practice Guide - International Arbitration 2019: Korea Chapter - Law & Practice (공저, Chambers and Partners, 2018)
- “Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) - The Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) Joint Seminar” 연설 (대한상사중재원, 2018.12.)
- “Inaugural Meeting of Women in Arbitration” 토론자 (SAF Event, 김·장 법률사무소 & Herbert Smith Freehills 공동주최, 2018.11.)
- “SIAC Academy 2018” 진행자 (싱가포르국제중재센터, 2018.6.)
- “YSIAC Seoul Advocacy Workshop” 발표 (싱가포르국제중재센터, 2016.10.)
- Sports Dispute Resolution: CAS Arbitration Procedure, Korean Forum on International Trade and Business Law, Vol. 24-2 (공저, Korea International Trade Law Association, 2015.12.)
- “Analysis of Korean Athlete Cases at the Court of Arbitration for Sport” 발표, 국제거래법학회(KITLA) 여름학회 (2015.8.)
학력
Columbia Law School (J.D., 2002)
Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications (M.A., 1996)
연세대학교 (학사, 심리학, 1994)
자격
외국변호사, 뉴욕주 (2003)
언어
한국어, 영어
관련 소식
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수상
9개 전 분야 ‘Band 1’, 44명의 ‘Leading Individual’ 선정 - Chambers Global 2026
2026.02.13 -
수상
17개 분야 ‘Band 1’, 94명의 ‘Leading Individual’ 선정 – Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026
2025.12.12 -
수상
10명의 변호사 선정 – Lexology Index: Arbitration 2026
2025.11.27 -
뉴스
Seoul ADR Festival 2025 행사 주간 다수 세미나 참여
2025.10.31 -
뉴스
[리걸타임즈] [Who’s Who Legal Korea 2025] 국제중재
2025.09.11 -
수상
147명, 분야별 ‘Recommended’ 선정 – Lexology Index: South Korea 2025
2025.07.16




