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Lance B. Lee
Partner
Suite 2100
Biography
Lance is a partner in the International Arbitration and Litigation & Dispute Resolution practices. With extensive experience representing clients before major international arbitration centers, including the ICC, ICDR, ICSID, SIAC, HKIAC, LMAA, LCIA, and the KCAB, Lance is recognized as a renowned authority in international arbitration by major publications and industry peers.
Lance’s international arbitration and litigation work covers a spectrum of complex business issues facing his clients, which range from top Korean conglomerates to Fortune 500 companies. In addition to leading cross-border litigation and government investigation matters, he advises his clients regarding intellectual property, overseas investments, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and contract negotiations. He draws on his experience as group general counsel for STX Shipbuilding Corporation, based in Seoul, South Korea, where he handled all of the legal aspects of overseas corporate investments and outbound arbitrations.
Lance founded and co-chaired the AMCHAM Government & International Affairs Committee while serving as a partner at one of the largest law firms in Asia for 11 years. Additionally, as the former chief operating officer and head of the international arbitration & litigation practice at a global law firm, Lance received numerous awards for his work and was selected as one of the top 50 dispute lawyers in Asia.
As evidenced by his recognition as a Gamechanger by Acquisition Finance Magazine for his visionary strategy, Lance is able to develop innovative solutions tailored to his clients’ needs and change the course of major disputes in a favorable direction for his clients.
Outside of his practice, Lance has achieved the rank of captain in the military. He graduated from the JAG Officer Basic Course and the U.S. Army Airborne School as a military paratrooper.
Through his background and work with major international companies, Lance maintains a global network of high-level government and government-related contacts.
Credentials
- Boston College Law School, Juris Doctor
- University of Virginia, Bachelor of Arts
- District of Columbia
- American Bar Association
- British Chamber of Commerce
- District of Columbia Bar
- European Chamber of Commerce
- Korean Council for International Arbitration
- Korean
- Spanish
Recognition
- Asia Super 50 Dispute Lawyer, Asian Legal Business, 2023
- Chambers & Partners, Intellectual Property Patent Specialists, 2016-19
- Lawyer Monthly – Super Lawyer, Dispute Resolution, 2019
- Leading Litigator and Arbitrator of the Year, Acquisition International, 2016, 2019
- Global 200 for International Arbitration, Legal’s Finest Selection of 200 of the Best Lawyers in the World, 2016
- Lawyer of the Year in Litigation & Arbitration, Acquisition Finance Law Awards 2016
- Five Star Lawyer for Dispute Resolution – South Korea, Five Star Law, 2016
- Entrepreneur of the Year for the Continent of Asia – Legal Affairs, World Finance Magazine, 2016
- Best International Arbitration Lawyer for South Korea, Business Worldwide Magazine Legal Awards, 2016
- Best Commercial Litigation Lawyer for South Korea, Business Worldwide Magazine Legal Awards, 2016
- Leading Litigation & ADR Expert for South Korea, Financier Worldwide Magazine, 2016
- Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year in South Korea, Corporate International Global Awards, 2016
- Gamechanger of the Year in Litigation & Arbitration for South Korea, Acquisition Finance Law Awards, 2015-16
- Leading Lawyer in International Arbitration, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, 2016
- Lawyer of the Year in Litigation & Arbitration for South Korea, Corporate LiveWire Legal Awards, 2015
- Best Litigation & Arbitration Specialist for South Korea, Acquisition International Legal Awards, 2015
- Leading Litigation and ADR Expert for South Korea, Financier Worldwide Magazine, 2015
- Prominent Game Changer in Litigation & Arbitration, BPI Network
- Expert in the Commercial Arbitration Annual Review, Financier Worldwide Magazine, 2015
News & Insights
- NewsAGG Strengthens International Practice With Addition of Lance B. Lee and Welcomes Two New AssociatesAugust 22, 2024 | News Releases | Arnall Golden Gregory LLP