Seoul, South Korea. Credit: SeanPavonePhoto / Adobe StockBig Six Korean Firm Bae, Kim & Lee Boosts Disputes Offering With Former A&O Lifer
Chris Mainwaring-Taylor was until last year a partner at A&O Shearman, where he had worked for over 23 years, most recently based in Singapore.
January 02, 2025 at 06:54 AM
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International arbitration and construction disputes lawyer Chris Mainwaring-Taylor has joined Big Six South Korean firm Bae, Kim & Lee as a partner.
Mainwaring-Taylor was most recently a partner at A&O Shearman, where he had worked for over 23 years. He left in June last year and will be based in Bae Kim & Lee's Seoul and Singapore offices.
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