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• Kobre & Kim secured landmark judgments in Belize and Trinidad & Tobago recognizing a multi-billion-dollar International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) award against Venezuela, believed to be the largest arbitration award enforcement in each jurisdiction’s history.
• These wins open new pathways for ICSID award recognition in the Caribbean and underscore the firm’s cross-border enforcement capabilities.

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• Chinese ultra-high-net-worth individuals are increasingly relying on offshore trusts, but recent cross-border cases show courts and creditors are increasingly scrutinizing these structures, especially when settlors appear to retain control.
• With rising regulatory scrutiny and evolving laws in China, maintaining strong independent governance and carefully structured protections is essential to keep these trusts effective and shield family wealth.

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• As Sukuk Islamic bonds gain global prominence, investors face distinct enforcement and recovery challenges arising from their Sharia-compliant, asset-linked structures.
• Effective protection of investor value depends on understanding who holds enforcement rights, assessing the true reach of underlying assets, coordinating action across jurisdictions, and ensuring strong engagement among Trustees and Sukuk holders.

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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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• As AI-generated content becomes more deeply embedded in online news and search ecosystems, ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) face growing reputational and legal vulnerabilities.
• Combined with risks such as data scraping, deepfakes, and SEO manipulation, potential distortions can rapidly shape public perception and influence decision makers.
• Effective mitigation requires proactive monitoring, swift correction of false narratives, direct engagement with content platforms, and strategic management of one's digital footprint to preserve credibility.

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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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• Enforcement success is often decided well before an award or judgment.
• While debtors move to shield assets, proactive creditors can gain the advantage by thoughtfully planning their pre-enforcement phase, mapping key jurisdictions, preparing discovery filings, and coordinating a sequenced enforcement strategy.
• Early, disciplined planning often transforms an award or judgment into a real recovery.

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• Delaware’s Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) remain powerful tools for shielding assets, offering unique defenses against creditor claims and legal challenges.
• Delaware law protects settlors from fraudulent transfer claims, insulates trusts from “illusory trust” arguments, and enforces Delaware law even when challenged elsewhere.
• For debtors, understanding and strategically leveraging these features can help preserve assets and strengthen protection against aggressive creditors.

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• A recent Texas decision denying enforcement of a Dubai judgment shows that success in a civil law court does not guarantee recognition in all common law jurisdictions.
• To avoid a hollow victory, creditors must plan ahead and take additional steps to ensure they can demonstrate due process, valid service, and procedural fairness.

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• The U.S. is ramping up cross-border enforcement with two new fraud task forces targeting non-U.S. entities, particularly those linked to China.
• These companies should proactively manage disinformation, coordinate legal and communications strategies, and review asset structures with experienced counsel to mitigate escalating risks.

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• Cyprus is emerging as a hub for wealth structuring and investment, offering legal flexibility, EU market access, and favorable tax treatment.
• Success, however, requires proactive structuring, coordination across legal regimes, and integrated tax advisory to ensure defensible and resilient asset protection.

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The American Lawyer’s selection of Kobre & Kim as one of its Specialty Litigation Department of the Year finalists reflects several high-stakes victories.

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• In light of the sanctions imposed on Minister Alexandre de Moraes, the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) recently issued a decision reaffirming that foreign laws and acts do not have automatic effect in Brazil—essentially establishing what is known in international law as a “blocking statute.”
• For companies with operations in both Brazil and the U.S., this creates a clear dilemma: complying with U.S. sanctions may violate Brazilian rules; ignoring them may result in penalties in the U.S.
• To mitigate these risks, it is essential to assess potential exposures, coordinate international strategies, and proactively manage reputational and legal risks.

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