Jong Suk Kim

Jong Suk Kim is a Senior Counsel based in Galadari’s Dubai office. He regularly assists clients with a range of contentious and non-contentious cross-border matters. Jong Suk focuses his practice on dispute resolution, including international arbitration and construction disputes.
For over 19 years, Jong Suk has advised on projects in the Middle East, CIS, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Jong Suk has extensive experience working in senior positions, both in private practice and in-house. He has significant experience advising clients on successfully achieving some of their most strategic objectives throughout the Middle East region, particularly in relation to offshore and onshore construction disputes.

Jong Suk has been listed as a recognized legal practitioner in the Legal 500 EMEA directory for his expertise in construction within the Middle East.

Before joining Galadari, Jong Suk was a counsel at an international law firm, where he continued to develop his expertise in construction law and cross-border disputes, a practice area in which he has garnered recognition and respect within the legal industry. During his tenure there, he was involved in various high-profile cases, contributing to his strong reputation in Middle East legal circles.

Academic Profile

• JD degree from Rutgers School of Law-Camden, New Jersey, 2005

Bars and Courts

• New Jersey Bar
• New York Bar
• Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department License (DLAD)

Languages

• English
• Korean

Practice Focus

• Dispute Resolution
• Construction
• Shipbuilding and Offshore Construction
• International Arbitration
• Shipping
• Corporate