Peter & Kim appoints new partners in Seoul

Peter & Kim is pleased to announce two partner appointments, with Saemee Kim and Hyunyang Koo joining the partnership effective from 20 April 2026.

The strategic addition of Saemee and Hyunyang strengthens the firm’s leading practice across Korea and the Asia-Pacific region. It also enhances the firm’s international capabilities and the depth and reach of its global disputes platform across its offices spanning Asia, Australia and Europe. Their extensive experience advising on high stakes international disputes across key industries positions Saemee and Hyunyang to support the firm’s clients on their most challenging cross-border issues. They join the firm from Lee & Ko in Seoul and have a proven track record at the forefront of international arbitration.

Saemee commented: “I am very pleased to join Peter & Kim and to be part of a team widely recognised for its excellence in international arbitration and cross-border disputes. As the disputes landscape continues to evolve rapidly, particularly in Asia, I’m excited to contribute my experience to the firm’s growing practice. Peter & Kim’s strong international focus, outstanding team, and reputation for excellence make it an especially exciting platform for the next stage of my practice. I look forward to working closely with my new colleagues, supporting clients on their most complex and significant matters across jurisdictions”.

Hyunyang said: “Peter & Kim has marked its position as a market leader playing a significant role in the international arbitration field. I am truly delighted and honoured to join and look forward to working closely with the Seoul team as well as other teams around the globe. Based on my experience and expertise, I hope to make a substantial contribution to Peter & Kim’s further growth in the market”.

Kap-You (Kevin) Kim, Partner based in Seoul said of the appointments: “I am thrilled that Saemee and Hyunyang have decided to join the Peter & Kim team in our Seoul office. They are widely recognized as leading international arbitration practitioners of their generation, and I am delighted to welcome lawyers of their calibre to the firm. Their arrivals further cement our Seoul office’s standing as the go-to destination for top arbitration talent in the region. Their deep expertise and key specialisations will strengthen our service to existing clients while broadening the firm’s offering across the Asia Pacific and beyond“.

We warmly welcome Saemee and Hyunyang!