June 7, 2024
Kobre & Kim has again earned the very top rank in the Chambers USA 2023 rankings for Florida white-collar crime and government investigations, and every Miami-based partner has also earned top individual rankings.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Kobre & Kim has again been placed in Band 1 for this category.
Chambers describes the firm as “a premier white-collar defense firm possessing significant trial experience,” offering clients “a broad array of expertise across issues including healthcare fraud, accounting fraud and public corruption,” and “enjoying a fine reputation for its work on behalf of clients in the financial services sector.” The publication also notes the firm's "excellent professionals whose abilities, reach and level of sophisticated prowess are second to none."
Matthew Menchel has also continued to be recognized as a Star Individual by Chambers. The publication says he “continues to win praise from all corners of the market for his representation of clients facing investigation by the DOJ and SEC.” Testimonials praise Mr. Menchel as “an extremely effective advocate.”
Andrew Lourie, Adriana Riviere-Badell and Evelyn Sheehan have again been ranked in Band 2.
Mr. Lourie is “a go-to for senior executives facing allegations of misconduct brought by various governmental bodies” and is “experienced in handling cross-border investigations.”
Ms. Riviere-Badell “is an excellent choice for a wide range of issues, including corruption and money-laundering charges with cross-border aspects,” and sources note her as a “diligent and zealous advocate for clients" and a "hard worker" who is a "master of complex facts."
Ms. Sheehan “has a strong track record advising high net worth individuals, institutional clients and their executives in cross-border investigations, enforcement actions and asset forfeiture matters.”