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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 Asia-Pacific for Shipping: International: Litigation in Singapore, 2025-2026
    • “Henry is commercially strong and a good collaborator. It was a pleasure working with him and his team.” (Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026)
  • Recognized by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a Recommended Lawyer
    • Leading Firms in Brunei, 2026
    • Projects: Foreign Firms, 2026
    • Construction: Local Firms in Singapore, 2026
    • Foreign Firms in Malaysia, 2024-2026
    • Shipping: Foreign Firms in Singapore, 2025-2026
      • “Henry Kim stands out for his expertise on the maritime issues, commercial mindset, and responsiveness. Unlike competitors, he offered practical, clear advice under pressure. I especially valued his collaborative approach and strong communication.” (The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026)
    • Energy: Foreign Firms in Singapore, 2025-2026
    • International Arbitration in Singapore, 2022 and 2025-2026
  • Recognized by Chambers Global 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
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  • Mentioned, "Simmtech Holdings advised on game-changing factory in Malaysia," Lawyers Weekly, 4 April 2022
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