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Kim, John M.
- Ahn, David J.S.
- Ahn, Tammy
- Ahn, Ye Gee
- An, Hee Chul
- Apiwat Narkchamnun
- Cho, Ik Ze
- Cho, Won H.
- Choi, Jae Wook
- Choi, Jung Yoon
- Choi, Yoo Hwan
- Choi, Young Jae
- Ghim, Do Gyun
- Hong, Gayoun
- Hwang, Iris
- Hwang, Kyu Ho
- Jang, Chang Sue
- Jang, Hyun ji
- Jin, Yang Hee
- John Yoon
- Kang, Han Sung
- Kang, Rae Yi
- Kang, Song Wook
- Kim, Dong Hwan
- Kim, Hong Young
- Kim, John M.
- Kim, Kang Won
- Kim, Min Hye
- Kim, Na Rae
- Kim, Soonchul
- Kim, Yong Ha
- Kim, Yong Hyeok
- Lee, Jong Hyun
- Lee, Joon Ho
- Lee, Soo Hwa
- Min, Sung Hyon
- Oh, Min Chol
- Park, Jae Yong
- Park, Jung Hyun
- Park, Sol
- Park, Youngseo
- Roh, Kyoung Jong
- Sebastian Pawlita
- Shim, Geonwook
- Shin, Jay
- SOPHAT CHANLEAKHENA
- Suh, Jiwon
- Yang, Jae Seok
- Yoo, Jeoung Hoon
- Yoon, Dayoung
- Yoon, Seok Bin
- Youm, Hyungkuk
- Youn (Deborah) Soo Lee
- Yun Chaneun
Profile
John M. Kim is a U.S.-qualified attorney specializing in international dispute resolution (including international arbitration and litigation) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Recognized as a leading practitioner in both fields by major global legal directories such as Chambers Asia-Pacific and The Legal 500, he is regarded as one of Korea’s foremost experts in international arbitration. With over 20 years of experience, he has represented domestic and international corporations as well as sovereign entities in complex cross-border disputes, while also advising on numerous cross-border transactions.
Mr. Kim has acted as counsel in some of the most high-profile international arbitration cases in the Asia-Pacific region, including representing Lone Star Funds in its ICSID claim against the Republic of Korea, Elliott Associates in its UNCITRAL claim, and Lone Star Funds in an ICC arbitration against Hana Financial Group. In addition, he has advised multinational corporations and private equity funds on M&A transactions and general corporate matters, providing practical and strategic legal solutions for deals and investments in both Korean and international markets.
Mr. Kim is also actively involved in the international arbitration community, serving as a member of the Korean Committee of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), an accredited mediator of the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC), and a panel arbitrator of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) International. He previously served as legal counsel at AIG Investments Korea, and he continues to deliver trusted legal services to clients based on his extensive hands-on experience and strong global network.
Mr. Kim has acted as counsel in some of the most high-profile international arbitration cases in the Asia-Pacific region, including representing Lone Star Funds in its ICSID claim against the Republic of Korea, Elliott Associates in its UNCITRAL claim, and Lone Star Funds in an ICC arbitration against Hana Financial Group. In addition, he has advised multinational corporations and private equity funds on M&A transactions and general corporate matters, providing practical and strategic legal solutions for deals and investments in both Korean and international markets.
Mr. Kim is also actively involved in the international arbitration community, serving as a member of the Korean Committee of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), an accredited mediator of the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC), and a panel arbitrator of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) International. He previously served as legal counsel at AIG Investments Korea, and he continues to deliver trusted legal services to clients based on his extensive hands-on experience and strong global network.
Representative Cases
[International Dispute Resolution]
- Represented a Korean auto parts manufacturer in an international arbitration (SIAC) against a prominent German automobile manufacturer
- Represented a leading German manufacturer of farm equipment in a Korean litigation against its Korean agent/subcontractor
- Represented a leading global fashion chain in a Covid-related Korean litigation against one of its landlords in Korea
- Represented Elliott Funds (USA) in an investor-state dispute arbitration (UNCITRAL) against the Republic of Korea
- Represented Mason Capital Management (USA) in an investment-state dispute arbitration (UNCITRAL) against the Republic of Korea
- Represented Lone Star Funds in an international arbitration (ICC) against Hana Financial Group
- Represented Lone Star Funds (Belgium) in an investor-state dispute arbitration (ICSID) against the Republic of Korea
- Represented a leading Korean private equity firm in an international arbitration (ICC) against one of the largest insurance companies in China
- Represented a leading Korean private equity firm in an international arbitration (ICC) against a global Dutch insurance group
- Represented a Korean producer of mono-silicon ingot growers in an international arbitration (HKIAC) against the leading global producer of mono-silicon ingots in China
[Corporate/ Merger & Acquisition]
- Advised a leading multinational mass media conglomerate in its disposition of shares in a leading Korean broadcasting company
- Advised the founder of the leading children’s apparel company in Korea in the establishment of a joint venture with a leading Spanish children’s apparel brand
- Advised a leading multinational mass media conglomerate in the establishment of a joint venture with a major online streaming service operator in Korea
- Advised the founding shareholders of the leading children’s apparel company in Korea in their sale of the company to a prominent Hong Kong-based multinational supply chain management company
- Advised a Swiss-based global conglomerate in its investment in a Korean cosmetic company
Experience
- Senior Foreign Attorney, DLG Law Corporation (2025 - Present)
- Senior Foreign Attorney, Kim & Partners (2020 - 2025)
- Senior Foreign Attorney, KL Partners (Co-Chair, Arbitration Practice Group) (2015 - 2019)
- Senior Foreign Legal Counsel, Shin & Kim (Vice-Chair, International Dispute Resolution Practice Group) (2009 - 2015)
- Vice President, General Counsel, AIG Investments (AIG Global Real Estate) (2007 - 2009)
- Foreign Legal Counsel, Shin & Kim (2005 - 2007 )
- Foreign Legal Counsel, DeRyook International Law Firm (2000 - 2005)
- Financial Analyst, Samjong Houlihan Lokey Investment Banking Services(1999 - 2000)
Education
[1999]
- The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law, (LL.B.)
[1995]
- The University of Western Ontario (B.A., Politics)
Qualifications
[2000]
- New York State, U.S.A.
Languages
- Korean
- English