Hongjoong (HJ) Kim

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Overview

Hongjoong (HJ) Kim is a partner in the International Arbitration Practice Group at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC and his practice focuses on resolution of international dispute of liaison nature such as international arbitration (commercial/investment), and international civil litigations, and Mr. Kim has various experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Mr. Kim has practiced since 2006, after serving as a judge advocate in the Republic of Korea Air Force for three years. Since joining BKL, he has acted as counsel in hundreds of international disputes. His experience covers a wide variety of industries, including post M&A, distributorship, shipbuilding, aerospace, hypermarkets, automobile parts, online content, oil, pharmaceuticals, private equity, government contracts, and golf course operation, among others.

Mr. Kim holds degrees from the Yonsei University College of Law (LL.B.) and Pepperdine University School of Law (LL.M. in Dispute Resolution). While pursuing studies at Pepperdine University, he acted as a mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Court. In addition, he played a key role in the drafting of the first English-language treatise on international arbitration in Korea: Arbitration Law of Korea: Practice and Procedure (Co-author, Juris Publishing, 2012), as well as the Korean-language treatise Arbitration Law & Practice (Co-author, Pakyongsa, 2012). Also, he serves as court-appointed Mediator at Seoul Central District Court as well as Arbitral Panel at Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB).

Representative Experience

2006-Present Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
2003-2006 Judge Advocate, Republic of Korea Air Force
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2023-Present Organisation Member, International Bar Association (IBA)
2023-Present Director, International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL)
2023-Present Vice President, International Affairs, Korean Bar Association
2022-Present Mediator, Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC)
2018-Present International Arbitrator, Korean Commercial Arbitration Board International
2016-Present Advisor, Legal Advisory Group for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises' Entry into Overseas Markets, Ministry of Justice
2015-Present Arbitrator, The Korean Commercial Arbitration Board
2014-2017 Court-appointed Mediator, Seoul Central District Court
2014-2016 Member, Revision Committee of International Arbitration Rules, Korean Commercial Arbitration Board
2012 Mediator, Los Angeles County Superior Court

Representative Matters

Represented a Korean retail company in an ICC arbitration in Singapore in a post-M&A dispute over the purchase of shares in hypermarkets chain in China
Represented a US medical equipment manufacturing company in an ICC arbitration in Singapore arising from the termination of its distribution agreement in Korea
Represented a Korean heavy industry company involving the dispute among its shareholders in an ICC arbitration in Paris and in the litigation for the enforcement of arbitral award
Represented a Korean IT services and engineering company in a Korean court proceeding seeking to vacate an arbitral award (40million USD) in Seoul
Represented a Korean energy company in a dispute over the nuclear power plant system supply agreement under the KCAB rules in Seoul
Represented a Korean retail company in an ICC arbitration in Singapore in a post-M&A dispute over the purchase of shares in hypermarkets chain in China
Represented a US medical equipment manufacturing company in an ICC arbitration in Singapore arising from the termination of its distribution agreement in Korea
Represented a Korean heavy industry company involving the dispute among its shareholders in an ICC arbitration in Paris and in the litigation for the enforcement of arbitral award
Represented a Korean IT services and engineering company in a Korean court proceeding seeking to vacate an arbitral award (40million USD) in Seoul
Represented a Korean energy company in a dispute over the nuclear power plant system supply agreement under the KCAB rules in Seoul
Represented a Korean construction company in a CIAC arbitration in Philippines over a dispute involving its Philippine subsidiary
Represented a Korean construction company in a dispute over the thermal power plant supply agreement under the KCAB rules in Seoul
Represented a Korean food company in an ICC arbitration in Hong Kong over a dispute involving its joint venture company in China
Represented a Korean port authority in KCAB domestic arbitration in Seoul in relation to its Busan New Port
Represented a Korean aerospace company in an ICC arbitration in Switzerland over a dispute arising out of its helicopter supply agreement
Represented a Korean shipbuilding company in an LMAA arbitration in London regarding the dispute over the vessel supply agreement
Represented a Korean food company in a ICC arbitration in Hong Kong in relation to JV (ICC, Hong Kong)
Represented Korean banks in a lawsuit involving allegations of aiding and abetting stock price manipulation, litigated in the US District Court, Southern District of New York
Represented Korean energy company in an ICC arbitration in Seoul concerning solar power plant in Bulgaria

Education

2012 Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law (LL.M.)
2003 Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea
2002 Yonsei University (LL.B.)

Selected Activities

Publications
ICLG - International Arbitration 2020: Promotional Guidelines (International Comparative Legal Guide, 2020)
A Financial Arrangement in International Arbitration through Third Party Funding, Arbitration Journal Vol. 351, pp. 6-17 (Korean Commercial Arbitration Board, 2019)
Arbitration Law & Practice (Co-author, Pakyongsa, 2016)
Analysis of the Supreme Court Judgment 2012Da4824 concerning whether the operating loss resulting from the product defect can be compensated under the Product Liability Act, Risk and Insurance Vol. 120 (Korean Reinsurance Company, 2016)
In-House Counsel's Attorney-Client Privilege concerning Discovery Procedures, Arbitration Journal Vol. 344, pp. 48-53 (Korean Commercial Arbitration Board, 2016)
About Revision of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board's International Arbitration Rules on Appointment of Arbitrators, Arbitration Journal Vol. 343, pp. 14-21 (Korean Commercial Arbitration Board, 2015)
Arbitration Law of Korea: Practice and Procedure (Co-author, Juris Publishing, 2012)
Awards
Chambers Asia-Pacific - Leading Lawyer (2022-2023)
Chambers Global - Leading Lawyer (2022)

Qualifications

2015 New York
2003 Korea

Awards and Recognition

Awards and Recognition