February 15, 2024
Publication: Chambers & Partners
In recognition of our strong cross-border capabilities and deep bench of talent, Chambers & Partners listed Kobre & Kim and several lawyers around the world in their latest Global Guide rankings for 2024.
Our recognitions this year are:
Litigation: Trial Lawyers in the United States
Matthew Menchel was again placed in Band 1.
Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms) in Brazil
Kobre & Kim earned a place in Band 2.
Latin America – International Counsel
Kobre & Kim is placed in Band 2.
Dispute Resolution in the Cayman Islands
Peter Tyers-Smith has again earned a spot in Band 2.
Additionally, Ilona Groark is highlighted as an associate to watch.
Kobre & Kim also earned a spot in this category.
Dispute Resolution: International Firms in South Korea
Kobre & Kim is placed highly in this category.
Michael Kim is also individually spotlighted,
Derivatives: Enforcement in the United States
Jonathan Cogan is individually spotlighted.
Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption in Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
Kobre & Kim is placed in this category.
Dispute Resolution in the United Arab Emirates
Paul Hughes earned a spot among practitioners in this area, with Chambers pointing to his “impressive practice covering white-collar fraud cases in addition to the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.” He is also “noteworthy for his representation of individual executives and high-net-worth individuals as well as financial institutions and petrochemical companies.”
Testimonials praise Mr. Hughes as “a fantastic lawyer possessing extensive subject matter expertise and a strong commercial acumen. His wealth of experience enables him to navigate complex legal matters with exceptional proficiency.” His “solutions are intricately intertwined with our business considerations, effectively harmonizing the legal strategies with our overarching commercial goals.” Others are “blown away by Paul Hughes” and laud him as “a brilliant strategist” and “an excellent lawyer.”
Richard Clarke was also recognized as an up and coming lawyer in this category, notable for his focus on “civil fraud, insolvency and asset recovery,” as well as his “experience assisting with enforcement proceedings.” Testimonials call him “a star of the future” and “one of the best younger lawyers in the DIFC” who is “impressive and does not get fazed.”
Investigations & Enforcement (International & Cross-Border) in the United States
Kobre & Kim is recognized in this category.