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Events November 1, 2017

Randall Arthur Tackles Asia-Pacific Enforcement Strategy at ALB Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Forum

On November 2, Randall Arthur will moderate a panel discussion on key strategies for globally enforcing arbitration awards at the Asian Legal Business Cross-Border Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Summit in Singapore.

Firm News October 24, 2017

Kobre & Kim is the Latest Am Law 200 Firm to Launch in Shanghai

Marking its third Asia office, Kobre & Kim has opened its doors in Shanghai, offering special conflicts counsel in multijurisdictional joint venture disputes and independent internal investigations. The American Lawyer International reports on the firm’s launch and unique offerings in China and the greater Asia region.

Accolades October 12, 2017

Clients Rank Kobre & Kim a Top Firm for White-Collar and Commercial Litigation in The Legal 500 UK

Kobre & Kim’s cross-border UK disputes team was again ranked a leading firm for white-collar and commercial litigation by The Legal 500 UK.

Events September 29, 2017

Michael Kim Discusses Entrepreneurship and the Evolution of Kobre & Kim

Co-founder Michael S. Kim shared his thoughts on entrepreneurship and what drove him to establish Kobre & Kim on October 5 at an event hosted by the Berkeley Korea Law Center in Berkeley, California. He explored the business of law, the challenges and rewards of operating a global law firm, and how he and co-founder Steven Kobre ensure the firm stays ahead in an increasingly competitive market.

Firm News September 29, 2017

Kobre & Kim and Baker & Partners Announce Partnership with Bentham IMF to Investigate Alleged Overcharging by Patent Renewal Services Company CPA Global

International law firm Kobre & Kim, along with leading Jersey law firm Baker & Partners, announced today that they have entered into a funding arrangement with Bentham IMF to investigate and possibly sue CPA Global, alleging systematic and widespread overcharging of clients for patent renewal services.

Events September 14, 2017

Michael Kim Examines Challenges When Defending Multijurisdictional Enforcement at the NACDL White Collar Seminar

Co-founder and former federal prosecutor Michael Kim will lead a discussion on multi-jurisdictional enforcement challenges that arise when defending criminal conviction and asset confiscation at the September 15 National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers White Collar Seminar in Washington DC.

Firm News September 12, 2017

Kobre & Kim Continues to Expand Global Insolvency Practice With Senior Hire

Kobre & Kim welcomes Daniel Saval to its cross-border insolvency litigation practice in New York.

Events August 21, 2017

Randall Arthur Explores Cross-Border Insolvency in Hong Kong at IWIRC PacRim Conference

Randall Arthur will lead a discussion August 23 on cross-border insolvency in Hong Kong at the IWIRC PacRim Restructuring and Insolvency Conference in Singapore.

Events August 21, 2017

Randall Arthur and Gabrielle Liu Analyze the Legal and Practical Issues in Cross-Border Insolvency

Randall Arthur and Gabrielle Liu will lead a discussion on cross-border insolvency laws around the world at the August 22 LexOmnibus seminar titled “Cross-Border Insolvency – Updates to the Law” in Hong Kong.

Firm News August 4, 2017

Hartley West, Benjamin Sauter and Beau Barnes File Amicus Brief on Coin Center’s Behalf Opposing Broad IRS Request for Coinbase User Data

Hartley West, Benjamin Sauter and Beau Barnes filed an amicus brief August 3 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on Coin Center's behalf, opposing a broad Internal Revenue Service request for Coinbase customer financial records.

Accolades August 3, 2017

ALM Recognizes Kobre & Kim as Top Firm for Dispute Resolution and Regulatory Matters

Kobre & Kim has been named a finalist for “Dispute Resolution Firm of the Year” and “Regulatory & Compliance Firm of the Year” by China Law & Practice Awards 2017.

Accolades August 2, 2017

Vasu Muthyala, Kobre & Kim Recognized as Industry Leaders by Asian Legal Business

Vasu Muthyala and Kobre & Kim have been selected as finalists for the 2017 Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards. Mr. Muthyala has been shortlisted for Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year.

Events July 20, 2017

Rebecca Hume Explores Cayman Islands Bankruptcy and Litigation at IWIRC Leadership Summit

Offshore litigator Rebecca Hume will examine bankruptcy litigation at the July 21 IWIRC Leadership Summit in Grand Cayman.

Accolades July 18, 2017

India Business Law Journal Names Kobre & Kim a “Firm to Watch” for India-Related Matters, Recognizes Vasu Muthyala as a Leading Lawyer

India Business Law Journal named Kobre & Kim one of 25 “Firms to Watch” globally for cases with a nexus to India. Vasu Muthyala, who defends clients in India against U.S. government regulatory enforcement, was also recommended as a leading lawyer.

Accolades June 30, 2017

Publishers of Global Arbitration Review Recognize Kobre & Kim’s Global Asset Recovery Team

The publishers of the Global Arbitration Review have recognized 15 Kobre & Kim lawyers as premier asset recovery practitioners.