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As reported by IAM, the $604.9 million jury verdict Kobre & Kim obtained on behalf of Propel Fuels in its trade secrets misappropriation case against Phillips 66 is a mergers and acquisitions cautionary tale.

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As reported by Global Restructuring Review (GRR), the New York Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Kobre & Kim’s clients in the latest development in a major cross-border enforcement of bonds issued by Cayman and British Virgin Island companies.

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As reported by Global Restructuring Review (GRR), Kobre & Kim has now obtained a second New York Supreme Court ruling that a beneficial holder of a global note has legal standing to bring suit against Zhongrong International Resources directly, without the bond trustee. The court entered judgment in BFAM Asian Opportunities Master Fund’s favor for US $170 million.

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In an article for Tatler, Kobre & Kim’s Helena Shipman unpacks the complexities of misinformation and sets out strategies to mitigate the risks it poses for UHNW individuals.

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Udi Karklinsky sat down with IsraelDesks to discuss the firm’s plans in the country and share some of the biggest strengths and challenges in connecting Israel with key jurisdictions around the world.

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Kobre & Kim’s Victor Dias Vieira Clementino and Sergio de Aguiar sat down with Reorg to discuss how creditors should start proactively safeguarding their interests as Frigorífico Concepción (FriCon) faces allegations of accounting fraud in connection to its relationship with Brazil’s trading partners Betampex and Nostro Beef, seeing its ratings recently downgraded by Fitch which has been attributed to the company's lack of financial transparency and weakened governance.

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Kobre & Kim’s John Han and Geoffrey Derrick sat down with INSOL World to discuss the decision and what it means for global bondholders moving forward.

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From his time working as a federal prosecutor to achieving victory in complex civil litigation, Kobre & Kim’s Miami-based lawyer Matthew I. Menchel shared his experiences with white collar defense and corporate investigations attorneys Marissel Descalzo and Vanessa Johannes Singh, hosts of the Athena Rising podcast.

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As opportunities arise in areas such as international asset recovery, government enforcement work, and joint venture shareholder disputes, the firm looks to strengthen its operations in China.

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The Korean government recently unveiled its much-anticipated Corporate Value-Up program, an effort to address the “Korea discount,” the low valuation of Korean companies. Kobre & Kim’s Kunhee Cho, who focuses on cross-border disputes and shareholder activism campaigns, sat down with The Deal to explain what the program means for activist investors.

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An important ruling by a New York court, rejecting Chinese real estate develop Glory Health’s efforts to dismiss a suit brought by a group of bondholders represented by Kobre & Kim, found that beneficial owners may receive authorization from the registered holder to sue, as reported by Global Restructuring Review.

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The landmark Moelis ruling by the Delaware Court of Chancery has some speculating over Delaware’s place as America’s corporate capital. Kobre & Kim’s Delaware-based Jacob Kirkham, who focuses on complex corporate and commercial litigation, sat down with Bloomberg Law to dissect the current legal landscape in the state.

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A ruling obtained in New York by Kobre & Kim on behalf of global bondholders against Chinese property developer Glory Health “provides a glimpse of a possibly expedient way for creditors to sue financially strapped bond issuers to get paid under New York law, the state with jurisdiction on a large bulk of Chinese companies’ dollar notes,” Bloomberg News reports.

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In Korea, court opinions are generally not made public. This contrasts with the United States, where not only judgments but also indictments, submitted evidence and court transcripts can be made public. Kobre & Kim’s Seoul-based Daniel Lee, a former U.S. federal prosecutor, explains the difference when he sat down with the Korean Law Times.

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Could the “Korean discount” that characterizes the chronically undervalued Korean stock market come to an end as the government and activist investors push for change? Kobre & Kim’s Robin Baik, who focuses on shareholder activist campaigns and international disputes related to Korea, spoke with the Financial Times on the shifting landscape in Korea.

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