Singled out for its ‘extensive experience and expertise’ in ‘shipping, shipbuilding, international trade and construction’, Stephenson Harwood is a reference in the market for Korean corporations, international banks, insurance companies and shipping companies for both onshore and offshore disputes. In the Seoul office, co-head Michael Kim is a name to note for his work on both contentious and transactional matters, including experience in shipping, shipbuilding and ship finance. With strong credentials in high-value disputes and international disputes, Stuart Burrell is another key name. Co-lead Gregg Johnston specialises in shipping and offshore finance, while Matthew Seah lends his finance expertise to financiers and shipowners. Rania Tadros, Dora Mace-Kokota and Daryll Ng also co-lead the practice.

Korean shipbuilders and P&I clubs regularly turn to Reed Smith LLP for assistance on both wet and dry claims. Helming the practice from the London office, Alex Andrews has notable proficiency in high-value shipbuilding, infrastructure and offshore disputes. Lianjun Li provides international trade and shipping advice and dispute support to domestic and foreign enterprises, while Marjorie Holmes acts at the intersection of competition law and the maritime sector. In sanctions-related work, Alexander Brandt is a key name to note, handling investigations and enforcement actions.

The Seoul-based maritime practice at Watson Farley & Williams LLP Foreign Legal Consultant Office provides comprehensive services in financing, projects, dispute resolution and corporate law related to the shipping field. Co-head Ricky Kim handles a varied stream of ship financing, particularly acting for financial institutions and shipping companies. Co-head Philip Do Youn Kim has a wealth of experience in international arbitration, having acted in the resolution of post-commercial and M&A disputes in the transportation sector.