Kobre & Kim news

Kobre & Kim Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Kobre & Kim is proud to have received a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Evelyn Baltodano Sheehan to Speak on Government Priorities in Cross-Border Tax Evasion Enforcement with Bahamas Financial Services

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Kobre & Kim’s Evelyn Baltodano Sheehan will speak at the “Government Priorities in Cross-Border Tax Evasion Enforcement” panel at the Bahamas Financial Services Regional Tax & Compliance Symposium on February 19 in Nassau.

Zach Rosenbaum to Speak at 22nd Wharton Restructuring and Distressed Investing Conference

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Kobre & Kim partner Zach Rosenbaum will speak on the panel “Winning in the Private Credit Origination Game” at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Restructuring and Distressed Investing Conference on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Private Client Global Elite Directory Recognizes Polly Wilkins, Evelyn Baltodano Sheehan, Ed Llewelyn-Evans, Helena Shipman and Mark Rowlands

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In recognition of Kobre & Kim’s deep experience representing private clients around the world, the 2026 Private Client Global Elite Directory has recognized Polly Wilkins, Evelyn Baltodano Sheehan, Ed Llewelyn-Evans, Helena Shipman and Mark Rowlands among its list of the world’s top private client lawyers.

Chambers Global Guide 2026 Recognizes Kobre & Kim and Multiple Global Lawyers

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Kobre & Kim and several lawyers have been recognized in the latest Chambers Global Guide rankings across a variety of categories.

Carolina Leung Spoke on Asset Recovery and Criminal Enforcement at IBA Conference in Rio de Janeiro

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

We were pleased to have Kobre & Kim’s Carolina Leung speak on a panel titled “Asset recovery when criminal authorities are involved” at IBA’s When Litigation Meets Crime Conference, which took place on January 28, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro.

Richard Clarke to Share Insights at Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement Summit

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Kobre & Kim’s Richard Clarke will speak at the 2026 ThoughtLeaders4 Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement Summit, taking place on February 5-6 in London.

Benjamin Sirota Recognized in 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Kobre & Kim’s Benjamin Sirota has been recognized in Lawdragon’s 2026 “500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers” guide for Civil & Criminal Antitrust Investigations and Litigation.

Kobre & Kim and Michael Ng Shortlisted for the 2026 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Kobre & Kim has been shortlisted in three categories for the 2026 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards, reflecting the strength of our advocacy and the team that drives it forward.

Jason Kang to Speak at Shanghai Seminar on Cross-Border Dispute Resolution and Asset Recovery

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Kobre & Kim’s Jason Kang will be speaking at an in-person seminar on cross-border dispute resolution and asset recovery in Shanghai hosted by Zhong Lun Law Firm and Allen & Gledhill LLP.

Calvin K. Koo to Speak on Sanctions and International Arbitration at Ciarb Event

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Kobre & Kim’s Calvin K. Koo will be speaking at an upcoming hybrid evening talk hosted by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (East Asia Branch) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, at 6:30pm HKT at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC).

Kobre & Kim and ACC Israel to Host Webinar on Global Enforcement and Monetization of Judgments and Awards

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Join Kobre & Kim and ACC Israel for a webinar on Global Enforcement of Judgments and Awards, taking place on Monday, 5 January, from 4:00–5:00 PM (IST).

Kobre & Kim Recognized by Lexology in Global Elite Thought Leaders Report and Client Choice Awards

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Kobre & Kim is pleased to announce that the firm and several of its lawyers have been recognized in Lexology’s latest Global Elite Thought Leaders Report and Client Choice Awards, reflecting the firm’s depth of expertise and global reputation across key practice areas.

Kobre & Kim and Michael S. Kim Recognized in 2026 Chambers Asia Pacific Guide

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Kobre & Kim has been recognized among the top international law firms in this year’s Chambers & Partners “Dispute Resolution: International Firms | Asia-Pacific” for South Korea. Michael S. Kim also received individual recognition for his expertise in the area.

Kobre & Kim’s Jason Kang Shares Insights at PLI’s “Doing Business In and With China 2025”

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Kobre & Kim’s Jason Kang recently participated in the Practising Law Institute’s (PLI) Doing Business In and With China 2025 program, an online event bringing together leading U.S. and China-based practitioners to examine the evolving legal and commercial landscape surrounding cross-border business with China.

Kobre & Kim’s Michael Ng Named to IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2026

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Kobre & Kim is pleased to announce that Michael Ng has been named to the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2026, a guide recognizing the world’s top advisors in IP value creation and enforcement strategy.

Kobre & Kim Placed in 2025 Global Restructuring Review 100

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Global Restructuring Review has placed Kobre & Kim in its 2025 GRR 100, recognizing the firm among the world’s leading practices for complex cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters. GRR evaluates firms based on the sophistication and international scope of their cases, the strength of their teams and networks, and their track record before courts and authorities across jurisdictions.

Kobre & Kim Placed in 2025 Global Investigations Review 100

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Global Investigations Review has placed Kobre & Kim in its 2025 GIR 100, a leading list of the world’s top firms handling sophisticated cross-border government-led and internal investigations of corporates and individuals.

Kobre & Kim Hosts “The Brazil-China Playbook: From Award to Recovery”

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On November 18, 2025, Kobre & Kim welcomed leading practitioners and China-focused legal professionals to its São Paulo office for an in-depth discussion titled “The Brazil-China Playbook: From Award to Recovery.” The session, led by John Han, explored the complexities of navigating disputes and judgment enforcement matters spanning Brazil and China.

Kobre & Kim Hosts Discussion on The Brazil–U.S. Perspective on the Emerging Regulatory Landscape

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On November 12, 2025, Kobre & Kim hosted a high-level discussion at our São Paulo office on The Brazil–U.S. Perspective on the Emerging Regulatory Landscape. The event brought together clients and industry leaders for a candid conversation on the shifting enforcement and political landscape affecting cross-border business.