February 12, 2026
Publication: Chambers & Partners
Kobre & Kim and several lawyers have been recognized in the latest Chambers Global Guide rankings across a variety of categories.
Our recognitions this year include:
Corporate Crime & Investigations in Latin America – International Counsel
Kobre & Kim was recognized as “truly impressive,” with a team that is “creative, entrepreneurially savvy” and who “think outside the box.”
Adriana Riviere-Badell and Evelyn Baltodano Sheehan were also recognized, describing Adriana as having “a great reputation in the market” and Evelyn as being “very committed to the corporate crime and investigations practice in the Latin America region.”
Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms) in Brazil
Kobre & Kim was placed in this category, noting the firm “handles everything very attentively.”
Derivatives: Enforcement in the United States
Jonathan Cogan earned recognition in Band 1, with one respondent telling Chambers: “Jonathan is excellent and we would look to work with him again.”
Dispute Resolution in the British Virgin Islands
Kobre & Kim earned a spot in this category, highlighting that the firm “is respected by international clients and its lawyers are keen trouble-shooters,” making for “outstanding synergies.”
Timothy de Swardt and Merrick Watson were individually recognized. Merrick was praised for being a “seasoned litigator who is dedicated and extremely hard-working, with an encyclopedic knowledge of BVI legal practice and procedure.” Timothy was described as “an erudite, thoughtful strategist who goes the extra mile to ensure the most favorable outcome.”
Dispute Resolution in the Cayman Islands
Kobre & Kim was placed in this category, noting that “for complex and multi-jurisdictional litigation there are few law firms that compete with Kobre & Kim.”
Peter Tyers-Smith was again placed in Band 2, saying he is “outstanding - he compares favorably to London silks. He has an excellent courtroom manner which is really compelling.”
Dispute Resolution in the United Arab Emirates
Kobre & Kim earned a place in this category, noting the team is “very commercial, pragmatic and focused on results.”
Paul Hughes and Richard Clarke were also recognized individually for their work in this category, describing Paul as “doing a great job” and Richard as “exceptionally capable and professional.”
Dispute Resolution: International Firms in South Korea
Kobre & Kim was recognized in this category.
Michael S. Kim was also recognized individually, lauded as having a “terrific reputation.”
Investigations & Enforcement (International & Cross Border) in the United States
Kobre & Kim earned a spot in this category, noted as “very experienced and effective.”
Litigation: Trial Lawyers in the United States
Matthew Menchel was again placed in Band 1, describing him as “an excellent trial lawyer and incredible in front of a jury.”