Many of our engagements involve matters in which our clients face significant public attention. The following is a list of news stories about the firm, our clients, cases and the results we have achieved.
Obtaining an arbitral award or judgment is usually only the first step for creditors to recover against their debtors. What are some strategies creditors can use to accelerate this process and unlock value? Kobre & Kim’s Dubai-based Richard Clarke and Nada Oteifi, together with Omni Bridgeway, co-hosted a panel discussion during the Dubai Arbitration Week to explore these issues and more on November 14, 2023.
In recognition of the firm’s talent and strength in the wealth sector, Citywealth has shortlisted Kobre & Kim for “Reputation Management Law Firm of the Year” and Polly Wilkins for “Woman of the Year” at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2024. In addition, Alexandria Swette is nominated for “Woman of the Year – Fintech/Crypto” at the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards USA 2024.
In recognition of the strength of the firm’s capabilities offshore, The Legal 500 has ranked Kobre & Kim highly for “Dispute Resolution” in the Cayman Islands, and recognized Peter Tyers-Smith among the “Leading Individuals” of the category.
The growth of artificial intelligence is making waves across the legal industry, and many are wondering how they might affect the legal profession, including for those focused on restructuring and insolvency. Kobre & Kim’s Daniel Saval, who has extensive experience in cross-border insolvency proceedings, will debate this question during the International Cayman Islands Seminar hosted by INSOL International and RISA Cayman, joining the closing session at 4:30 pm local time on November 15, 2023.
Tightening financial conditions have pushed many Brazilian companies closer to insolvency, and many are looking at their restructuring options. Looking to overseas jurisdictions may offer some of those Brazilian companies additional tools and protective benefits. Kobre & Kim’s Carolina Leung, who focuses on representing companies in cross-border disputes, explains that during the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Brazil Congress in São Paulo on a panel on Tuesday, October 31, at 4:50 pm local time.
With recent macroeconomic and policy developments in Greater China and other parts of Asia, distressed credit investors have been in search of new opportunities across regions and sectors. Kobre & Kim’s John Han, who often serves as lead counsel monetizing claims related to Greater China and India for distressed credit investors, shared his insights on current opportunities at the Debtwire APAC Forum on October 10, 2023.
Evaluating legal risk is the bread and butter of litigation finance -- but as an increasing number of financial institutions come under financial strain and claimants fight over a shrinking pool of assets, collectability risk has become just as important a consideration. Kobre & Kim's Andrew Stafford KC, who focuses on international judgment enforcement and asset recovery, explores collectability in the context of litigation funding at C5's Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery conference in Paris during a panel at 2:45pm local time, October 26, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division’s approach to criminal antitrust enforcement has dramatically evolved in recent years. To examine what this means for practitioners, Kobre & Kim is co-sponsoring “DOJ Criminal Antitrust Enforcement: A Look Back And A Look Ahead,” hosted by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and New York City Bar Association at 6:00 pm New York time on October 18, 2023.
The international arbitration award enforcement landscape has shifted in recent years. Recent developments have revealed both opportunities and challenges for practitioners, including in disputes against sovereign entities. Kobre & Kim’s Andrew Stafford KC and Kiran Unni, both of whom focus on the enforcement of international judgments and awards, shared their insights at the Istanbul Arbitration Week during a panel on October 3, 2023.
Kobre & Kim has received recognition in The Legal 500’s latest United Kingdom rankings for the firm’s capabilities in providing individuals with advice in white-collar crime and fraud defense, as well as in reputation management.
On September 29, 2023, Kobre & Kim’s pro bono team worked with Human Rights First to successfully gain asylum for their client C, helping her and her three young children escape gang violence in Honduras.
Kobre & Kim’s Michael Ng was again named to the IAM Strategy 300, which recognizes the “pioneers” in the IP industry who “innovatively create and action strategies which realize and amplify the worth of IP portfolios.”
Congratulations to Kobre & Kim’s Adriana Riviere-Badell for her recognition among “Latin America’s Top 100 Female Lawyers” by Latinvex, which spotlights the top female lawyers specializing in Latin America among international law firms.
The international arbitration award enforcement landscape has seen major developments over the past year. Kobre & Kim’s Adriana Riviere-Badell, who focuses on international judgment enforcement and asset recovery, explored what this means for practitioners during the 12th Annual Atlanta International Arbitration Society (AtlAS) Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on a panel on October 5, 2023.
In a win for the CEO and general counsel of Better Mortgage represented by Kobre & Kim, a New York federal judge significantly reduced the scope of a lawsuit against them brought by a former executive, as reported by Law360.
