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Events March 6, 2026

John Han to Speak on Cross-Border Enforcement Strategies in Private Credit Webinar

Kobre & Kim’s John Han will join a panel discussion hosted by 9fin and Kobre & Kim titled “Past the Turning Point: Enforcing Defaulted Private Credit Loans Onshore and Offshore” on March 24 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Events March 4, 2026

Zachary Rosenbaum to Speak at Inaugural GRR Live Contentious Insolvency & Restructuring Europe

On March 5, 2026, Kobre & Kim’s Zachary Rosenbaum will speak at the inaugural GRR Live: Contentious Insolvency & Restructuring Europe, hosted by Loyens & Loeff, Amsterdam.

Firm News March 4, 2026

UK Supreme Court Confirms Spain Cannot Rely on Immunity to Resist Registration of ICSID Awards

Kobre & Kim secured a victory before the UK Supreme Court confirming that states cannot invoke state immunity to resist the registration of ICSID arbitral awards.

Accolades February 20, 2026

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

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.

Events February 19, 2026

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

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.

Events February 19, 2026

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

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.

Accolades February 13, 2026

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

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.

Accolades February 12, 2026

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

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

Events January 30, 2026

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

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.

Events January 21, 2026

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

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.

Accolades January 20, 2026

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

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.

Accolades January 13, 2026

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

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.

Events January 13, 2026

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

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.

Events January 12, 2026

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

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).

Events December 22, 2025

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

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).