▶ Al Ansari & Associates
▶ SCL Korea International Liaison Committee

Joseph Lee is an international construction and disputes expert who handles both non-contentious and contentious matters by providing legal advice to contractors, developers and
government agencies from wide demographic regions - covering not only Korea but also those from China, Japan, Europe and Middle East. Joseph has been advising clients on various issues arising during pre-development, tender, contracting,construction and post-construction/operation phases of various infrastructure, oil & gas and energy projects. In particular, Joseph advised the Public Works Authority of Qatar (Ashghal) and drafted its entire suite of contracts and ancillary documents for procurement of 18 types of projects and services (a.k.a., 2018 Ashghal contracts), which are widely used in Qatar as its standard form contracts.

Joseph Lee is also an international construction arbitration expert, experienced in advising on and conducting dispute resolution procedures in various fora including ICC, QICCA, KCAB, ad hoc arbitrations and courts in New York, Korea and Qatar. These disputes related to various types of projects including roads, metros, buildings, power/desalination plants and oil refinery plants. Joseph also supported clients in resolving its claims before escalating them to formal dispute resolution procedures by preparing the claims documentation and advising on the strategies for early settlement.

Prior to re-joining Yoon & Yang after 10 years, Joseph was based in Doha, Qatar where he worked at Pinsent Masons (Doha office) and K&L Gates (Doha office) handling projects located in the MENA region including Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Iran and Oman. Joseph is a dual licensed lawyer qualified as an Attorney-at-law in the State of New York (2011) and a Solicitor of England and Wales (2022). Joseph has been acting as a legal advisor to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Qatar during his stay in Doha.Joseph is also a registered arbitrator at KCAB International.

▶ SolarEdge Technologies Korea
▶ SCL Korea Publicity Committee

Zisu Kim is an Australian lawyer specializing in renewable energy,
plant facilities, infrastructure, and project development.
At SolarEdge Technologies Korea, Zisu manages solar energy projects,
international transactions, and all legal affairs. Previously, she was responsible
for overseas construction, plant operations, international real estate
development investments, and international arbitration at Daewoo Engineering & Construction.

▶ Lee & Ko 
▶ SCL Korea Papers Committee

Currently the head of the International Arbitration Team, Sanghoon Han handles a wide variety of international arbitration cases, and has represented both Korean and foreign clients in arbitration proceedings conducted under a number of leading international arbitration rule systems, including those of the KCAB, SIAC, LCIA, ICSID and ICC. Sanghoon Han serves on the panel of arbitrators at KCAB, AIAC, Thai Arbitration Institute and MCIA and mediators for KCAB and SIMC, and has acted as an arbitrator in international arbitration cases under the rules of KCAB. Mr Han is a Fellow of the Charted Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)

▶ Driver Trett
▶ SCL Korea Publicity Committee

▶ Covington & Burling LLP
▶ SCL Korea International Liaison Committee

Kyongwha acts as counsel and advisor for multinational corporate clients in complex engineering, construction and commercial disputes. She has significant experience in representing states and corporate clients in international arbitrations (both commercial and investment) under the ICSID, ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, KCAB, JCAA, and UNCITRAL rules and local arbitration acts in venues around the world. Kyongwha focuses on mega projects in the energy, infrastructure, industrial, and residential sectors.

Kyongwha is a regular speaker and writer on various topics in construction law, international arbitration and investment treaty disputes. She serves as a faculty member of the academy on international construction projects run by Samsung C&T. Kyongwha co-authored the Korea chapter in the International Handbook on Commercial Arbitration edited by ICCA (2018) and the full-length treatise on arbitration in Korea, Arbitration Law of Korea: Practice and Procedure (Juris Publishing, 2012). She is a director of Korean International Mediation Center, on the Steering Committees of Korean Council for International Arbitration, Society of Construction Law Korea (International Liaison Sub-Committee), and the Rules Committee of the Asia Pacific Centre for Arbitration & Mediation. She frequently sits as an arbitrator and mediator.

Kyongwha received her law degrees (LL.B. and M.A.) from Korea University, her LL.M. from Harvard Law School where she received Roger Fisher and Frank E.A. Sander Prize for her LL.M. thesis, and has also completed coursework for Ph.D. program in International Investment Law at Seoul National University. Kyongwha is dual-qualified under Korea Bar and New York State Bar. She is fluent in Korean, English and Italian.

▶ Deloitte
▶ SCL Korea International Liaison Committee

Jaesung Lee is the Dispute Support group leading partner at Deloitte Korea. He is specialized in the field of application of legal technologies into dispute resolutions. From the on-site claim/dispute experience to the independent expert roles brings bring the dispute resolution procedure more efficient and effective across the construction sectors including, but not limited to, power generation, nuclear energy, high tech factory, off-shore EPC, and ship building.

Prior to Deloitte, Jaesung Lee served as the technical and expert advisor at Stephenson Harwood LLC; and as inhouse claim and/or commercial manager at Hyundai E&C.

▶ DL E&C
▶ SCL Korea Papers Committee

Sanghyo Ahn is currently working as Contract Manager for DL E&C (formerly Daelim Industrial), especially performing of contract review/negotiation, contract management, change order, claim, dispute, arbitration and litigation.
He has Bachelor of Engineering at Inha University, Master of Global Construction Engineering (Contract Management) at Chungbuk National University, Ph.D. in Legal Affairs in Construction at Kwangwoon University and FIDIC certified engineer for education course of FIDIC Contract Module(0,1,2,4) and Project Sustainability Management, Quality Management.
He started works at Samsung Heavy Induestries in 2001 and perforrmed Project Management and Contract Management for lots of EPC projects for 15 years, and works additional 7 years at DL E&C as a Contract Manager up to date, has a total of more than 20 years of Contract Management experience. He has project records for MISC LNG, BG LNG, Shell Bonga FPSO, Shell Prelude FLNG, Kuwait SHF, Kuwait FCC, Russia OMSK, Russia AORC, Russia Vysotsk, SK LNG, YNCC NCC, S-OIL RUCP, Poseung Biomass, Dangjin/Taean/Sinseocheon/GSDEP Power Plant, Ulsan Combined Cycle Power Plant, Uljin SGR Project etc. and has experience in Contract Management/Claim/Arbitration in various projects such as Shipbuilding, Offshore Plant, Power Plant, Oil & Gas Plant etc.. He is also active as an in-house lecturer on FIDIC, Contract Management, Change Works, and case study of dispute.

▶ Kim & Chang
▶ SCL Korea Papers Committee

Dami Park has extensive experience in the various contracts, claims, and disputes in relation to the construction/energy industry. She has reviewed and negotiated various types of contracts such as EPC contract, equipment supply agreement, technical service agreement, consortium agreement, and O&M agreement relevant to thermal power plants/combined cycle plants/nuclear power plants and desalination plants and commercial properties. Ms. Park has also advised project management teams in relation to contracts and claims during the project excution phases.

▶ The TEAM
▶ SCL Korea Education Committee

Mr. Jung Joo Im is The TEAM Co. Ltd.’s Chairman and CEO. With a vision to grow The TEAM as a global leader in project management, Mr. Im oversees The TEAM’s operations and executes short- and long-term strategic plans. Over his 20-year career span in the construction industry, Mr. Im has been standing by his clients to successfully deliver complex and high-profile construction projects. Mr. Im’s experience encompasses a wide variety of market sectors including oil & gas facilities, power plants, large commercial & residential development, telecommunication and infrastructure around the world including Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Mr. Im witnessed construction projects which focus on the cost management often neglecting a series of risks arising from a poor time management. As an industry veteran with a specialty managing time risks factored in contracts, claims and construction, Mr. Im offers The TEAM’s service to provide clients with a comprehensive project management service through each phase. Prior to founding The TEAM Co. Ltd., Mr. Im was Team Leader of SK E&C’s Prime Contract Team.

▶ AVEVA Korea
▶ SCL Korea Publicity Committee

Ms. Kellie Yi, a dual licensed (U.S. and England and Wales) attorney with wide range of experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters in Construction, Energy, Shipbuilding, ESG, and Sustainable Development sectors.
Kellie has specialized in construction and commercial disputes including those arising under EPC contracts, procurement and security agreements, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and related supply and finance agreements for major international projects. Kellie’s experience in international arbitration spans Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia as well as all major institutional rules and UNCITRAL proceedings.
She has experience working at Allen & Overy's international arbitration team based out of the Hong Kong office, a a major Korean construction/shipbuilding conglomerate company, an arbitral institution, and an ESG company. Kellie also previously worked at an international law firm in the U.S. and clerked for Hon. Judge Harold R. DeMoss Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

▶ Kim & Chang
▶ SCL Korea Vice Chair

Byung-Woo Im is a partner of Kim & Chang’s International Arbitration & Cross-Border Litigation Practice, International Construction Practice, and International Trade & Customs Practice.

Mr. Im advises clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters in all stages of overseas and domestic infrastructure and construction projects. He has participated in negotiations and drafted project documents, including shareholders agreements, concession agreements and construction contracts, on behalf of foreign and domestic clients in large infrastructure or construction projects led by the governments of South Korea, Oman, Nigeria, Algeria, Iraq and Thailand. He has also counseled various foreign and domestic clients on contentious matters in large infrastructure and construction projects carried out in South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Libya, Australia, Thailand, Pakistan and Vietnam.

Mr. Im also has extensive experience representing foreign and domestic clients in numerous international commercial arbitration cases, including cases conducted under the rules of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, London Court of International Arbitration and Korean Commercial Arbitration Board. He also regularly advises clients in drafting arbitration agreements and in handling enforcement matters.

▶ Trowers&Hamlins
▶ SCL Korea Papers Committee co-Lead

Dukgeun is a Senior Associate in the International Infrastructure and Real Estate team of Trowers & Hamlins LLP based in Dubai and core member of the firm’s Korea desk. While he has over 14 years’ extensive court experience in a wide range of industries and types of disputes, his practice focuses on construction claims and complex construction disputes and administrative law matters. Dukgeun also has advised on a number of major stakeholders on various construction contracts, O&M and concession agreements in respect of a variety of infrastructure building and development projects. Prior to joining Trowers & Hamlins, he worked for Al Tamimi & Company for 3 years. Before coming to the Middle East, he was a Partner at Yulchon, where he represented clients in domestic court proceedings in Korea and had been seconded to the London office of Pinsent Masons assisting with various construction dispute matters. He is a member of the Society of Construction Law in the UK and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb).

▶ Dentons Lee
▶ SCL Korea Papers Committee