Dentons Lee hosts global dispute resolution strategies seminar in collaboration with the Korea In-House Counsel Association

On November 5, 2026, Dentons Lee hosted a seminar titled "Global Dispute Resolution Strategies: Protecting Businesses Across Borders" at its Seoul office, in collaboration with the Korea In-House Counsel Association (KICA).

The seminar opened with welcoming remarks by Heejun Choi, Chief Managing Attorney of Dentons Lee, and was moderated by Rachel M. Park, Foreign Attorney. Bringing together in-house counsel and legal professionals, the event explored practical strategies for managing cross-border disputes involving Korea, Europe, the United States, China, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Drawing on their extensive experience in international litigation and arbitration, Dentons Lee's legal professionals shared practical insights into dispute prevention, early-stage response strategies, evidence preservation, litigation and arbitration proceedings, and the enforcement of arbitral awards across multiple jurisdictions.

The seminar featured four sessions:

• Session 1 - "International Disputes: The Outcome Depends on Your Response": Ki-Jeung Park, Senior Attorney, discussed essential strategies for in-house counsel when responding to international disputes, emphasizing the importance of early risk assessment and effective dispute management.
• Session 2 - "Decoding US Litigation: Lessons from the Front Lines": Bernard K. Ham, Kurt B. Gerstner and Seo-Young Sam Lee, Senior Attorneys, shared practical perspectives on US litigation, including discovery procedures and key considerations for Korean companies involved in US legal proceedings.
• Session 3 - "Navigating Shareholder Disputes in Chinese Joint Ventures": Changrong Xu, Senior Attorney, examined practical approaches to resolving shareholder disputes in Chinese joint ventures, drawing on experience in complex cross-border matters.
• Session 4 - "Dispute Resolution Strategies in Indonesia and Vietnam: Designing Arbitration Clauses with Enforcement in Mind": Minwoo Baek, Senior Attorney, addressed dispute resolution strategies in Indonesia and Vietnam, highlighting the importance of drafting effective arbitration clauses and considering enforceability from the outset.

Following the presentations, participants had the opportunity to exchange perspectives and strengthen professional connections during a networking reception.

Through this seminar, Dentons Lee reaffirmed its commitment to helping Korean and international businesses navigate complex cross-border disputes by combining local legal knowledge with the capabilities of Dentons' global network.

Dentons Lee extends its sincere appreciation to the Korea In-House Counsel Association, the speakers and all participants for contributing to the success of the event.

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