Anna Kim

Hong Kong Solicitor | International Arbitration | Commercial Contracts | Technology | Construction | MCIArb

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

About

International commercial arbitration and contract lawyer qualified in Hong Kong and the United States. I help businesses resolve disputes and negotiate deals that protect their commercial interests. I also help in-house legal teams build contract playbooks to ensure effective contract negotiation, execution, and dispute management. I have represented clients in international commercial arbitrations seated in Hong Kong and Singapore. I have cross-border experience across engineering, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, and outsourcing sectors. Clients from Fortune 500 companies to startups value my straightforward communication style and solution-focused approach. In 2023, I was recognized in Legal 500 and Chambers as key senior member of a Hong Kong-based construction and engineering practice. Fluent in English, Korean, and Russian.

Experience

  • Special Counsel at GPS Legal LLP
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    Advise clients on negotiating deals and resolving disputes. Represent clients in international commercial arbitration and related court proceedings.

  • Independent Consultant at -
    Jul 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Consulted various international businesses on contract negotiation and conflict resolution strategies.

  • Special Counsel (Registered Foreign Lawyer) at Georgiou Payne Stewien LLP
    Mar 2019 - Apr 2024 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Advised clients on commercial and contentious matters concerning engineering and construction projects, cross-border acquisitions, and joint ventures.

  • Senior Legal Counsel at Siemens
    Jul 2018 - Dec 2018 · 6 mos

    Facilitated leadership transition on the legal team to ensure continuity of legal support for projects and tenders. Reviewed and analysed tender documentation. Advised on mitigation strategies for risks related to deviations from the business standards. Reviewed and analysed delay and extension of time claims. Advised on dispute resolution and settlement strategy.

  • Senior Consultant | Product Manager at KorumLegal
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 · 2 yrs

    Served as strategic counsel for multinational corporations and startups, focusing on commercial transactions, corporate governance, operational efficiency, developing standardised documentation, and streamlining legal operations. Led software development project.