December 11, 2017
Publication: Chambers Asia-Pacific
Chambers Asia-Pacific has recognized Kobre & Kim and three of the firm’s lawyers for their strong reputation in China for Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption, Dispute Resolution: Litigation and Restructuring/Insolvency.
For Corporate Investigations/Anticorruption (International Firms) — China, Chambers Asia-Pacific lauded the firm as “renowned for its personalized service and discreet approach to highly sensitive matters.”
The publication cited the team’s “decades’ worth of experience working for US regulators and in-house for global financial institutions” in noting its success “operating in China with US government inquiries and enforcement actions.” Market participants told Chambers Asia-Pacific that the firm is “well positioned in this market” to represent individuals in cross-border investigations.
Clients singled out former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor Vasu Muthyala for his “‘tremendous energy’ and dedication to serving clients’ needs.”
For the first time, Chambers Asia-Pacific ranked the firm for Dispute Resolution: Litigation (International Firms) — China.
Interviewees noted Shaun Wu’s “quick, clear and comprehensive responses” and “impressive language capabilities, citing his proficiency in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.” They called Randall Arthur, who was also ranked for Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) — China, “a very seasoned professional” who is “extremely commercial and client-oriented.”