Jeremy Wonil Chang

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Singapore + 65.6233.5503

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Jeremy Chang dedicates his practice to resolving complex, high-value international arbitration and cross-border disputes. He also conducts internal investigations that often span multiple jurisdictions and involve regulatory, reputational, and compliance risks.

Jeremy has advised clients on international arbitrations arising out of energy, banking & finance, joint venture, M&A, shipbuilding, telecommunications, and large-scale infrastructure & construction projects. He has conducted investor-state, commercial, and construction arbitrations under the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), SIAC (Singapore International Arbitration Centre), LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration), HKIAC (Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre), LMAA (London Maritime Arbitrators Association), KCAB (Korean Commercial Arbitration Board), and UNCITRAL (United Nations Commission on International Trade Law) rules. He also has experience successfully guiding clients through mediations.

Before joining Jones Day, Jeremy practiced at a leading Korean law firm, where he represented clients on some of the most high-profile matters involving South Korea. His experience includes managing and collaborating with co-counsel from various countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, British Virgin Islands, Poland, Indonesia, and Azerbaijan.

Jeremy also has extensive experience helping clients navigate issues involving anti-corruption/bribery (FCPA), anti-money laundering (AML), and sanctions laws administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). He has advised corporations, financial institutions, and government bodies in conducting investigations, responding to potential U.S. government enforcement actions, and developing compliance policies in line with regulatory expectations.

Jeremy started his career at a top-tier U.S. law firm in Chicago, where he advised private equity clients on M&A transactions and general corporate matters.

Experience

  • Korean shipbuilder successfully arbitrates claims against buyers over sale of two 7th generation ultra-deepwater drillshipsJones Day successfully represented a leading Korean shipyard in two arbitrations arising out of the cancellation of two resale contracts for 7th generation ultra deepwater drillships.
  • Major pharmaceutical company arbitrates claims arising out of Chinese investmentsJones Day is representing a major pharmaceutical company in a Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre arbitration arising out of representations and warranties given in respect of the client's investment in a Chinese drug development company whose senior officers and consultants were subsequently prosecuted in the United States for misappropriation of another pharmaceutical company's trade secrets.

    • The following represents experience acquired prior to joining Jones Day.

    Represented Schindler Holding AG in an investment arbitration against Korea.

    Represented a U.S. cable manufacturer in a KCAB arbitration against a nuclear plant operator involving alleged defects in the nuclear power cables supplied by the client. The case was resolved in the client's favor with a significant cost award.

    Represented a Korean energy company in multiple parallel ICC and KCAB arbitrations arising out of a dispute over market access rights under a series of joint venture agreements.

    Represented a consortium of investors against the host state government in an ICC arbitration involving a dispute over minimum revenue guarantee provisions under a concession agreement for a major public infrastructure project.

    Advised a telecommunications company on multiple disputes arising out of a fiber optics cable infrastructure project in Poland, as well as a mediation that led to a global settlement.

    Advised a client on discovery and enforcement proceedings in multiple jurisdictions spanning Singapore, Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands, and the United States.

    Defended a construction company against a defect claim raised by an EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contractor in an ICC arbitration involving a power plant in Qatar.

    Advised a Korean bank in responding to government inquiries regarding alleged OFAC sanctions violations. Developed a comprehensive compliance program and a detailed remedial action plan.

    Advised a petrochemical company in conducting a comprehensive assessment of its global sanctions and trade compliance system.

    Advised an accounting firm in an internal investigation of an alleged workplace harassment involving the managing director of its branch office.

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