Henry Kim
Henry Kim is a partner and a member of the firm’s Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources practice and International Arbitration practice group. His work focuses primarily on complex, cross-border disputes and transactions involving commodities trading, shipping, and energy and infrastructure projects, including gas-to-power developments, LNG cargo sales, terminal and storage infrastructure, and oil and gas operations.
Henry has extensive experience handling international arbitration proceedings under major institutional rules, including SIAC, ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, DIAC, KLRCA, LMAA, SCMA, GAFTA, and FOSFA. He regularly acts for clients in high-value, multijurisdictional disputes involving EPC contracts, LNG offtake and shipping arrangements, and project development agreements.
In the construction and infrastructure sector, Henry advises on the full project lifecycle, from contract negotiation and risk allocation to regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. He represents clients across a range of domestic and international projects, including power plants, LNG terminals, pipelines, and industrial facilities, and is experienced in managing technically and legally complex claims under both common and civil law frameworks. Henry has substantial experience in LNG sales arrangements covering the entire cargo value chain.
Henry is known for his strategic and detail-oriented approach, delivering practical and commercially focused advice. He is a trusted advisor to clients, fostering confidence through clear communication, strong advocacy, and a deep understanding of the industries he serves.
Prior to joining the firm, Henry served as a senior associate at an international law firm and worked at a major shipping company in South Korea.
- Recognized by Chambers Global for Shipping: International: Litigation in Singapore, 2025
- Recognized by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a Recommended Lawyer
- Shipping: Foreign Firms in Singapore, 2025
- Energy: Foreign Firms in Singapore, 2025
- Foreign Firms in Malaysia, 2024-2025
- International Arbitration in Singapore, 2022 and 2025
- “K&L Gates was very flexible and pro-active in every minute to cope with the problems we were facing."
- “Henry Kim’s bilingual skill (English, Korean) perfectly resolves the language barrier. He always puts the client’s interest first. In every meeting, we felt like being safeguarded by him. He is very responsive and punctual. He is very detail-oriented.”
- “Deep knowledge of the oil and gas industry. Bilingual capability to communicate with the customers. Timely legal advice.”
- “Collaboration within the team and excellent teamwork good communication skills with customers.”
- Recognized by Chambers Asia-Pacific for Shipping: International: Litigation in Singapore, 2025
- Water Council, Special Committee Member (Strategy & Policy Committee)
- Presentation on charter party disputes to major shipping and shipbuilding companies in Korea, 2017
- Seminar on charter party disputes (including bunker quality and quantity disputes), 2016
- Talk on recent arbitration / English Court cases, 2018
- Seminar on OW Bunker issues, general maritime law issues and trade disputes, 2015
- Co-author, “ADR in the United Arab Emirates: proactive dispute management,” Asia Business Law Journal, 25 October 2023
- Co-Author, "Expert Briefing: Investment Activities in Singapore: A Legal Perspective," Asia Business Law Journal, 19 October 2023
- Co-Author, "Expert Briefing: Investment Activities in Singapore: A Legal Perspective," Asia Business Law Journal, 19 October 2023
- Mentioned, "Simmtech Holdings advised on game-changing factory in Malaysia," Lawyers Weekly, 4 April 2022
K&L Gates was very flexible and pro-active in every minute to cope with the problems we were facing.
Henry Kim’s bilingual skill (English, Korean) perfectly resolves the language barrier. He always puts the client’s interest first. In every meeting, we felt like being safeguarded by him. He is very responsive and punctual. He is very detail-oriented.
Deep knowledge of the oil and gas industry. Bilingual capability to communicate with the customers. Timely legal advice.
Collaboration within the team and excellent teamwork good communication skills with customers.
