Jipyung Law Firm announced on August 21 that it participated as a main sponsor in the 12th South Korea International Arbitration and Corporate Crime Summit, hosted by Legal Plus, a global legal event organization, on August 20.
This year’s summit, marking its 12th edition, covered a wide range of pressing issues in international disputes, including interim relief measures in cross-border disputes, M&A and joint venture-related conflicts, construction and energy sector disputes, and technology disputes surrounding digital assets and artificial intelligence (AI). Legal and dispute resolution experts from both domestic and international backgrounds, as well as in-house counsel and representatives from arbitration and mediation institutions, attended to share insights on the latest trends and practical responses in international disputes.
The opening remarks were delivered by Kim Jin-hee, a foreign attorney and head of the international dispute team at Jipyung. She addressed the new roles and challenges that the rapidly changing legal environment demands from legal professionals, emphasizing the importance of adapting to these changes.
The summit featured six thematic presentations and five panel discussions, with over 20 speakers and discussants participating. Jeon So-min, a foreign attorney from Jipyung’s international dispute team, took part in the first panel discussion, while Kim Jin-hee moderated the second panel.
In the first panel discussion on 'Interim Relief Measures in Cross-Border Disputes,' Jeon So-min highlighted various interim relief measures applicable in international arbitration and litigation, discussing key issues to consider during the enforcement process. She stressed the need for strategic responses at the initial stages, taking into account the legal systems and enforceability in different countries, and shared insights on effective rights preservation strategies.
The second panel discussion, focused on 'Mediation and Hybrid ADR Models,' was led by Kim Jin-hee. She guided the discussion on the practical challenges faced by mediation in the legal environments of Korea and Asia, the unique value of mediation, and the conditions necessary for successful mediation processes, as well as the competencies required from attorneys.
Kim facilitated the exchange of views among panelists on the practical implications of utilizing mediation and concluded the session with a Q&A segment, engaging with attendees.
Kim Jin-hee remarked, "As the landscape of international disputes becomes increasingly complex with the emergence of new types of conflicts, this summit was significant in that domestic and international experts shared their experiences and perspectives to seek practical solutions. I hope this summit helps companies proactively assess various dispute possibilities and develop more effective response strategies."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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