Insights

• A recent Bombay High Court decision freezing US $188M of Rolta India’s Chairman in support of a New York contempt judgment underscores how courts may act quickly to preserve assets in cross-border enforcement matters, particularly where there are allegations of deliberate obstruction.
• Hong Kong-based Pinpoint Multi Strategy Master Fund was represented by Kobre & Kim as global counsel.

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• Geopolitical tensions are intensifying global sanctions enforcement, with regulators increasingly targeting indirect exposure through complex cross-border networks.
• As uncertainty grows around shifting regimes, companies facing heightened legal and operational risks should strengthen diligence, assess exposure, and integrate sanctions into broader risk management.

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• Economic volatility across Latin America is driving a new wave of restructurings that expose Chinese investors to complex, cross-border disputes affecting recoveries.
• Because many companies operate through offshore structures and hold assets across jurisdictions, effective recovery strategies often require coordinated insolvency proceedings, while navigating growing geopolitical and regulatory sensitivities in strategic sectors, to protect value and maximize recoveries.

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• Hong Kong arbitration serves as a gateway for cross-border disputes involving both Mainland China and offshore financial centers.
• Its arbitration-friendly courts, unique access to mainland interim measures, and strong enforcement reach position Hong Kong not just as a neutral seat, but as a practical hub for multi-jurisdictional enforcement and recovery.

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• Kobre & Kim Co-Founder Michael Kim joined host Renato Sapiro on the Brazilian podcast Direito de Resposta.
• He discussed the firm’s unconventional beginnings and shared candid insights on cross-border strategy, accurately addressing client needs, and how lawyers can stay valuable in a rapidly evolving market.

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• Kobre & Kim secured a significant victory in October 2025 in the Supreme Court of the State of New York on behalf of a leading Chinese healthcare company and its affiliates.
• The ruling represents an important outcome for Chinese corporates and investors navigating cross-border shareholder disputes in U.S. courts and highlights the complexity of cases involving overlapping U.S. and offshore legal systems.

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• South Korea’s recent wave of corporate governance reforms marks a significant turning point for companies and investors with Korean exposure.
• While these changes promise stronger minority protections and improved transparency, they also introduce transitional challenges.
• For global investors, success will depend on leveraging new shareholder rights, monitoring governance shifts, and coordinating cross-border strategies to manage exposure and seize emerging opportunities.

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• As Chinese investment in Latin America grows, so do legal risks for Latin American companies.
• Cross-border strategies such as using Hong Kong arbitration, offshore insolvency tools, and targeting decision-makers can help improve outcomes in disputes with Chinese entities.

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• As economic ties between Brazil and Korea deepen, Korean companies may face challenges enforcing judgments or arbitration awards against Brazilian counterparts.
• Given the complexities of Brazil’s legal system, Korean creditors should consider a multijurisdictional strategy—leveraging offshore jurisdictions and U.S. legal mechanisms—to improve enforcement outcomes and navigate the process more effectively.

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• 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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• 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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• Kobre & Kim continues to strengthen its commitment to Greater China through additional investment in key recent hires.
• Building on its expertise in cross-border disputes, the firm has experienced a significant rise in demand in Greater China for international asset recovery, joint venture shareholder disputes, and government enforcement defense.

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• Claimants in trade secret disputes around the world increasingly bring their claims to U.S. courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
• Kobre & Kim partner Michael Ng recently discussed the trend in his interview with IAM Magazine. 
• Kobre & Kim recently won a California case for firm client Propel Fuels, winning a US $604.9 million jury verdict in October—the most significant trade secret verdict of 2024.

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• Under Korea’s 2024 Virtual Asset User Protection Act (the “Act”), crypto investors and traders active in Korea face significant regulatory risk.
• While many applaud its proactive effort to combat market manipulation in virtual asset trading, others express concerns over its broad definitions and potential impact on common market-making activities legitimately used in other financial markets.
• We explain how potential targets can prepare for arising risks during this period of transition and uncertainty.

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• In South Korea, family struggles and key shareholder disputes over control of conglomerates, or chaebols, have long posed risks to minority shareholder interests.
• As the chief of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service raises concerns over a bid to take over Korea Zinc, many are preparing for impact on shareholder value. 
• Global investors, including activist funds, should consider deploying creative strategies to maximize their positions.

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