Publications June 17, 2025

Jef Klazen Offers Insight on International Judgment Enforcement in the Daily Journal

Kobre & Kim’s Jef Klazen was recently quoted in the Daily Journal article titled "Ukrainian chemical company asks Sacramento court to enforce $275.8M verdict against Russia”.

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Publications June 13, 2025

Kobre & Kim Recognized in 9fin’s Private Credit Enforcement Series for Cross-Border Asset Recovery Work

Kobre & Kim’s reputation as a leading law firm for complex judgment-enforcement actions in the private credit market is spotlighted across both installments of 9fin’s recent investigative series focusing on the private credit space.

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Client Alert June 12, 2025

Reducing Chinese Entities’ Risks as U.S. Scrutiny Grows

  • Chinese companies and individuals with ties to the U.S. face increasing regulatory and enforcement risks.
  • The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are expected to intensify their investigations and enforcement efforts
  • Those potentially affected should act early and decisively to mitigate exposure, navigate emerging challenges, and safeguard commercial opportunities.

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Client Alert June 5, 2025

Navigating Distressed Situations in the Growing Private Credit Market

  • As private debt continues to grow rapidly as a global asset class, investors and asset managers must remain vigilant to the increasing risks that accompany this expansion.
  • With deal complexity on the rise, these risks are particularly acute in cross-border, high-value credit arrangements.
  • A coordinated multi-jurisdictional strategy enables creditors to secure more substantial leverage in pursuit of favorable recoveries in response to defaults. 

 

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Client Alert May 29, 2025

Kobre & Kim Enforces Over US $2 Billion in Distressed Bonds

  • The changing business environment has exacerbated financial challenges, eroding asset values, and driven a spike in defaults. Large distressed debt positions cannot always be monetized through consensual restructurings.
  • Over the past 24 months, Kobre & Kim has enforced distressed debt, including offshore US dollar bonds, valued at more than US $2 billion in jurisdictions that span Asia, the Middle East, Offshore, North America, and Latin America.
  • To successfully monetize credit, it is essential to deploy strategies that leverage a combination of cross-border asset recovery in onshore and offshore jurisdictions, as well as creative out-of-court approaches to facilitate the voluntary resolution of claims.

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Publications May 28, 2025

Steven Kobre with the New York Law Journal on Why Law Firms are Shifting to Alternative Fee Structures

Contingency and success-based alternative fee structures are becoming more prominent as law firms align with clients who want shared risk and reward in complex litigation. Kobre & Kim’s Steven Kobre shared his insight with the New York Law Journal at a recent roundtable hosted by Burford Capital.

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Client Alert May 22, 2025

Dubai and Abu Dhabi Courts Widen Door for Creditors in the UAE

  • A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Dubai Courts and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts marks a significant step forward for creditors seeking to enforce claims in the UAE.
  • By establishing mutual recognition of judgments and awards, the MoU brings greater clarity to a legal landscape long seen as complex and uncertain.
  • In light of this progress, creditors operating in the UAE should consider proactive strategies to enhance their recovery prospects across both offshore and onshore systems.

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Client Alert May 19, 2025

Kobre & Kim Represents Debtors in Defending Against the Enforcement of More Than US $10 Billion in Claims

  • Kobre & Kim has effectively supported judgment debtors navigating the financial, legal, and strategic challenges associated with adverse judgments, arbitration awards, and defaulted bonds and loans.
  • By mitigating enforcement risks while minimizing the need for significant financial outlays, the firm reduced the value of claims by more than US $10 billion.
  • Withstanding a proactive creditor requires a coordinated, multi-jurisdictional approach leveraging an aggressive set of cross-border tools, as our team described below.

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Client Alert May 15, 2025

Mitigating Cyprus-Tied Shipping Companies' Growing Exposure to Global Economic Pressures

  • The U.S. government's rapidly shifting tariff policies are further straining an already challenged sector, disrupting shipping volumes and adding instability to global supply chains.
  • Individuals and businesses tied to international shipping, particularly those based in Greece and Cyprus, may face heightened exposure to these measures
  • Stakeholders and their trusted advisors should consider taking proactive, precautionary measures to mitigate potential disruptions and protect their business interests.

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Client Alert May 8, 2025

New York Court Reaffirms Bondholders' Standing

  • Kobre & Kim won a second ruling by a New York court granting a motion for summary judgment. 
  • This reaffirms bondholders’ standing to directly enforce a global note issued by Chinese property developer Glory Health without going through the bond trustee.
  • The ruling removes another barrier to executing aggressive, multijurisdictional monetization strategies in defaulted bond enforcement campaigns.

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Client Alert May 1, 2025

Enhancing the Returns in Sovereign Debt Enforcement

  • Global public debt has surpassed US $300 trillion, providing creditors and investors in sovereign debt with new opportunities.
  • Pursuing sovereign assets can be complex, time-consuming, and highly public, often involving legal battles across jurisdictions and public scrutiny.
  • Adopting cross-border strategies that move beyond the traditional litigation playbook that sovereigns expect can improve recovery outcomes and shorten enforcement timelines.

 

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Publications April 24, 2025

Calvin Koo and Evelyn Baltodano Sheehan with Unchained: DOJ to Reassess Crypto Crime Victim Asset Valuation

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memo in early April saying that it would reconsider the process by which investors in digital assets that become forfeited in fraud and theft cases are repaid to investors at a lower price than the current spot value. Kobre & Kim's Calvin Koo and Evelyn Baltodano Sheehan shared their insight with Unchained.

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Publications April 24, 2025

Jacob Kirkham on His Delaware Commercial Litigation Practice in Vault Q&A

As part of Vault’s 2025 Guide to Legal Practice Areas, Kobre & Kim’s Jacob Kirkham provided an in-depth Q&A on his Delaware-based commercial litigation practice.

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Client Alert April 24, 2025

International Companies Should Not Shy Away from Potential Disputes Against Korean Conglomerates

  • Emerging commercial opportunities in South Korea are opening doors for investors worldwide.
  • Foreign investors and trade partners continue to face significant challenges when navigating disputes with chaebols, given their dominant position and the complexities of the Korean legal landscape.
  • Utilizing antitrust authorities may be one component in building an aggressive and effective strategy.

 

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Client Alert April 17, 2025

Shifts in U.S. Crypto Enforcement May Spark Wave of Private Lawsuits

  • The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently shifted its approach to regulating the digital asset industry.
  • This change has resulted in the dismissal or suspension of several high-profile cases against major cryptocurrency businesses.
  • However, this regulatory retreat does not preclude private plaintiffs from pursuing legal action.

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