Beomsu Kim

Beomsu Kim is a prominent legal professional and co-founder of DBK & Co. He has an extensive background in international arbitration and dispute resolution, having served as the Managing Partner at KL Partners and previously as a partner at Shin & Kim for over 16 years. His legal career also includes experience as a judge in South Korea's district courts for nine years.

Professional Background

• Current Position: Co-Founder at DBK & Co. since August 2023.
• Previous Roles:
  • Co-Founder and Managing Partner at KL Partners (2015 - present).
  • Partner at Shin & Kim, leading the International Dispute Resolution practice group (2000 - 2015).
  • Judge at the district courts of Korea (1988 - 1997).

Areas of Expertise

Beomsu Kim specializes in:

• Commercial Arbitration
• Investor-State Disputes
• Cross-Border Litigation

He has represented various clients in significant arbitration cases, including disputes involving construction projects and international investments.

Professional Recognition

Beomsu Kim has received numerous accolades for his work in arbitration and dispute resolution, including:

• Leading Lawyer – Eminent Practitioner by Chambers & Partners (2021-2023).
• National Leader in Arbitration by Who’s Who Legal (2021-2022).
• Asia’s Super 50 Dispute Lawyers by ALB (2021).

Education

• LL.M. from the University of Houston Law Center (1999).
• LL.M. from the University of Florida (1997).
• B.A. from Seoul National University, College of Law (1986).

Languages

He is proficient in both English and Korean.

Beomsu Kim's contributions to the field of law, particularly in international arbitration, have established him as a leading figure in South Korea's legal landscape.