International Arbitration

"Bae, Kim & Lee is equipped with a highly experienced international arbitration team who are incredibly hard-working and collaborative, with an almost photographic memory."

- Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific

Overview

BKL’s International Arbitration Practice Group consists of distinguished arbitration practitioners from diverse jurisdictions. We provide tailored strategies, innovative solutions, and exceptional services to domestic and international clients in resolving complex international disputes.

International Recognition for Outstanding Achievements 

As the first Korean law firm to establish a dedicated international arbitration practice, BKL has built an impressive track record in high-profile, large-scale arbitration cases. Our accomplishments have earned us consistent recognition in Global Arbitration Review as one of the top 100 law firms worldwide for international arbitration, as well as top-tier rankings in leading legal directories.

Seasoned Practitioners with Global Network

Our team comprises seasoned arbitration professionals from diverse jurisdictions, including former judges and U.S. judicial clerks. Our attorneys have expertise in legal systems spanning the U.S., Commonwealth countries, and Southeast Asia. Backed by BKL’s robust global network, our team’s ability to seamlessly bridge diverse legal systems ensures that clients benefit from a truly global perspective.

We also maintain strong connections with leading arbitrators, experts, and institutions around the world, enhancing our capacity to deliver successful outcomes. Committed to excellence, we prioritize understanding each client’s specific goals, offering not only legal expertise but also practical, business-oriented advice to achieve the client’s goals.

Industry Expertise

Over the past decade, we have successfully represented clients in a diverse range of disputes, including post-M&A and shareholder dispute arbitrations, construction disputes, and investor-state arbitrations. Our extensive experience also spans advising on complex technology and licensing disputes, distributorship disputes, maritime and shipbuilding disputes, as well as energy and infrastructure-related disagreements. By combining technical proficiency with practical insight, we have consistently delivered favorable outcomes for our clients in high-stakes arbitration cases.
 

Key Services

Post M&A and Shareholders Dispute
Advised on the strategy for the resolution of post M&A and shareholders disputes
Represented clients in international arbitration cases involving post M&A and shareholders disputes
Represented clients in various court proceedings such as arbitral award set-aside or/and enforcement proceedings
Complex and Cross-border Construction Disputes
Advised clients on various pre-dispute claims
Advised and represented clients in cases involving bond call
Represented clients in international arbitration cases involving bond call
Represented clients in various court proceedings such as arbitral award set-aside or/and enforcement proceedings in relation to the bond call
Investor-State Arbitrations under Relevant Treaties
Advised clients on the strategy for the resolution of dispute at pre-dispute stage for governments or investors
Advised clients during the negotiation phase prior to the commencement of arbitral proceedings
Represented clients in investor-state arbitration cases
Represented and assisted clients in court proceedings within and outside Korea in connection with the investor-state arbitration
Technology and License Disputes
Advised clients on various technological issues at a pre-dispute stage
Represented clients in international arbitration cases involving technology and license issues
Represented clients in various court proceedings such as arbitral award set-aside or/and enforcement proceedings
Distribution/Distributorship Agreement Disputes
Advised clients on the strategy for the resolution of disputes at a pre-dispute stage
Represented clients in international arbitration cases involving distribution and distributorship agreement
Represented clients in various court proceedings involving distribution and distributorship agreements such as arbitral award set-aside or/and enforcement proceedings
Maritime and Shipbuilding Disputes
Advised clients on the strategy for the resolution of disputes at a pre-dispute stage
Represented clients in international arbitration cases involving maritime and shipbuilding disputes
Represented clients in various court proceedings in maritime and shipbuilding disputes such as arbitral award set-aside or/and enforcement proceedings

Representative Cases

Represented its client in shareholders dispute involving put option between global private equity fund and largest shareholder of a domestic large-scale insurance company
Represented a domestic construction company in a dispute against the U.S. real estate development company in connection with Incheon Songdo Development Project
Represented a Korean government in an investor-state dispute against Lone Star in connection with the post M&A involving Korea Exchange Bank
Post M&A and Shareholders Disputes
Represented its client in shareholders dispute involving put option between global private equity fund and largest shareholder of a domestic large-scale insurance company
Represent its client in the pre-closing dispute arising out of M&A transaction between domestic and foreign large-scale private equity funds
Represented its client in a post-M&A dispute between a domestic financial company and a foreign private equity fund
Represented a domestic home shopping company in an arbitration filed against a China-based home shopping company seeking damages arising out of a breach of contract
Represented its client in a post M&A dispute between foreign private equity funds arising in the course of acquiring a domestic distribution company
Represented a large-scale domestic distributor in a post M&A dispute with a Hong Kong-based distributor
Represented its client in a dispute arising out of the breach of representations and warrants of a business transfer agreement between the Korean subsidiary of a French energy company and a domestic manufacturer
Complex and Cross-border Construction Disputes
Represented a domestic construction company in a dispute against the U.S. real estate development company in connection with Incheon Songdo Development Project
Represented a domestic construction company in a dispute against Philippines employer in connection with the Philippines power generation project
Represented a domestic construction company in a dispute against Malaysian subcontractor in connection with Malaysian power generation project
Represented a domestic construction company in a dispute against a construction consortium over a nuclear power plant construction project in the Middle East
Represented a domestic infrastructure development company in a dispute against a foreign employer in connection with a hotel construction project in Central Asia
Represented a domestic infrastructure development company in a dispute against a foreign employer in connection with a bridge construction project in the North American region
Represented a domestic construction company in a dispute against a foreign employer in connection with a mine project in Africa
Represented its client in a dispute against a foreign development company in connection with the failure of Incheon complex leisure city development project
Represented a domestic construction company in a dispute against a foreign employer in connection with coal-fired power generation plant construction project in Southeast Asia
Represented a domestic construction company in a dispute against a foreign project owner in connection with a large-scale mining and refinery project in Madagascar
Investor-State Arbitrations
Represented a Korean government in an investor-state dispute against Lone Star in connection with the post M&A involving Korea Exchange Bank
Represent a Korean government in an investor-state dispute against Schindler in connection with Hyundai Elevator’s capital increase with consideration
Represented a domestic construction company in an investor-state dispute against a Southeast Asian country
Represented a domestic construction company in an investor-state dispute against an African country in connection with the suspension of housing construction project in Africa
Technology and License Disputes
Represented a global software company in a dispute against a domestic public company in connection with the breach of license agreement
Represented a domestic drug maker in a dispute against a foreign drug maker in connection with a license
Represented a domestic game company in a dispute against a Chinese game company in connection with a license
Maritime and Shipbuilding Disputes
Represented a domestic large shipbuilding company in an LMAA arbitration involving disputes arising out of a shipbuilding contract for VLCC
Successfully represented a major Korean shipyard in an LMAA arbitration involving a dispute as to the delivery of 3 cape-size vessels
Represented its client in an LMAA arbitration involving disputes arising out of a warranty for defective paint supplied to 13 MR tanker ships and in a domestic civil court proceeding
Successfully represented a domestic shipyard in an LMAA arbitration involving a dispute arising out of a warranty for defective paint under shipbuilding contract for Cape-size ships
Successfully represented a domestic shipyard in an LMAA arbitration involving a dispute arising out of warrant for defective engine under shipbuilding contract for Cape-size ships
Advised its client on overseas arbitration and domestic court proceedings in connection with a dispute arising out of a warranty for defect in KC-1 cargo hold
Advised its client in a criminal case involving a dispute arising out of a warranty for defects under a second-hand ferry ship sale and purchase contract and represented the client in an LMAA arbitration in relation thereto
Advised its client on arbitration proceedings in Singapore in connection with the dispute arising out of a ship engine sale and purchase contract
Advised and represented its client in an LMAA arbitration in connection with cargo damage caused by the sinking of the M/V “Uruguay Reefer”
Represented its client in an LMAA arbitration involving a dispute as to demurrage under a charter party

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