Inside Lee & Ko’s 11th International Arbitration and Corporate Crime Forum

A Historic Gathering of Minds

Did you know the word forum traces back to Roman marketplaces where ideas were exchanged and decisions shaped empires
Lee & Ko’s Akademia Hall buzzed with excitement as over 100 in-house counsel, arbitration experts and regulators gathered on October 23 in Seoul to explore the fast-evolving world of cross-border disputes
Domestic media celebrated the event as a watershed moment for Korea’s arbitration market, which has surged since the IMF era and now faces new risks in sectors like healthcare, semiconductors and electric vehicles

Mastering Negotiation and Clause Design

How do you avoid procedural dead ends in arbitration clauses Did you ever wonder why some multi-tier dispute resolution paths fail in practice
At the first session, Lee & Ko partner Zac Sharpe warned against vague language like friendly discussions and over-structured preconditions
Naver bloggers praised his practical tips on excluding ambiguous terms and aligning contract design with actual enforcement realities, calling it a game-changer for in-house teams

Corporate Governance as a Conflict Zone

What happens when shareholder agreements lack clear exit mechanisms
The second session dove into BABA procurement rules, NEOM megaproject claims in Saudi Arabia and Southeast Asia construction disputes
Several Tistory posts highlighted real-world examples of deadlock clauses dragging parties into years of arbitration, urging concrete fallback valuation procedures and precise trigger dates to prevent boardroom standoffs

Tech-Driven Risks and Recovery Strategies

Can companies truly secure crypto assets and fend off AI-powered fraud
In the closing panel, Lee & Ko experts examined digital asset tracing, deepfake crimes and cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Blog contributors from sunandpartners underscored the need for legal teams to develop cyber-savvy protocols, while community comments lauded the forum’s in-depth dive into IP disputes fueled by generative AI

Looking Ahead with Confidence

Lee & Ko affirmed plans to continue these hands-on forums as global trade tensions, regulatory changes and tech innovation reshape dispute dynamics
Blog readers expressed enthusiasm for more case studies on groundbreaking issues, from supply chain compliance to AI governance
Wow the energy and insights shared in Seoul suggest that legal practitioners worldwide are ready to tackle 21st century challenges head-on