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Events March 1, 2017

Hong Kong-Based Lawyers Shaun Wu and Vasu Muthyala Discuss Regulatory Developments and Best Practices for Navigating Asia-Pacific M&A

Hong Kong-based lawyers Shaun Wu and Vasu Muthyala explored regulatory developments, best practices and tips for navigating M&A deals in the Asia-Pacific region March 1 at the IFLR Asia M&A Forum.

Events February 21, 2017

Rebecca Hume and Tim Prudhoe Demystify Offshore Asset Recovery and Litigation

Offshore litigators Rebecca Hume and Tim Prudhoe addressed the key considerations for enforcing judgments against offshore assets Tuesday, February 28, at a Delaware State Bar Association program titled “Demystifying Litigation and Asset Recovery in the Offshore World” in Wilmington, Delaware.

Events February 11, 2017

Rebecca Hume Tackles Brexit’s Impact on Foreign Bankruptcy Proceedings and Asset Recovery

Cayman Islands-based insolvency lawyer Rebecca Hume explored how the UK’s decision to leave the European Union impacts hedge funds and the private equity industry at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Caribbean Insolvency Symposium in Grand Cayman.

Events February 10, 2017

Asia-Based Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor Vasu Muthyala to Explore FCPA’s Impact at Mumbai Forum

Asia-based member of the firm’s Government Enforcement Defense team and former federal prosecutor Vasu Muthyala will discuss how governments tackle corruption in multiple jurisdictions at the International Bar Association Asia Pacific Regional Forum Biennial Conference in Mumbai, India.

Events February 1, 2017

Former U.S. DOJ Prosecutor Jason Masimore Tackles the Value of Compliance in the Face of Enforcement Risks at C5 Forum in Germany

Former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor Jason Masimore discussed how regulatory compliance benefits investors who face enforcement risks at C5’s International Compliance, Legal Risks and Corporate Integrity forum in Frankfurt.

Events January 24, 2017

William McGovern Addresses Key Considerations for Internal Investigations in China

William McGovern discussed the challenges practitioners may face when conducting internal investigations in China and the corresponding solutions at the Internal Investigations and Document Discovery in China conference at Fordham Law School.

Events January 23, 2017

William McGovern Participates in a Program for International Students at Fordham Law School

William McGovern participated as a mock interviewer in the launch of Fordham Law School’s International, Comparative and Foreign Law Affinity Group and its inaugural Mock Interview Program.

Events January 19, 2017

Michael Kim Examines Enforcement and Litigation Trends in Derivatives and Futures Law

Michael Kim discussed the latest enforcement and litigation developments on a panel titled “Enforcement and Litigation Developments” at the ABA Derivatives and Futures Law Committee Meeting on January 19.

Events January 13, 2017

Michael Kim Explores the Challenges of Enforcing Arbitration Awards Around the World

On January 13, Michael Kim gave experience-based practical advice on enforcing arbitration awards, at the ITA-IEL-ICC Joint Conference on International Energy Arbitration.

Events December 7, 2016

Vasu Muthyala Explores Practical Policies for Gift Giving at Asia-Pacific Anti-Corruption Conference

Asia-based lawyer and former federal prosecutor Vasu Muthyala discussed regulatory enforcement and the cultural practice of gift giving at the Duxes Anti-Corruption Compliance Asia Pacific Summit 2016 in Hong Kong. The panel discussion, titled “Comparison of Practical Policies for Gifts and Hospitality in Different Asia Pacific Countries,” addressed business compliance initiatives, how to establish a practical hospitality program, and country-specific issues that may arise.

Events November 22, 2016

Jeremy Hollembeak Addresses Developments in Cross-Border Insolvency at RISA South Square Conference

Bankruptcy lawyer Jeremy Hollembeak explored current issues in offshore cross-border insolvency matters, including how to develop global asset recovery strategies and the various tools available under U.S. law, on the panel titled, “Developments of common law of cross-border insolvency outside the EU framework – how Cayman could benefit.”

Events November 14, 2016

Robin Rathmell Examines Freezing Injunctions in Foreign Proceedings at the Serle Court Litigation Conference

English barrister and U.S. lawyer Robin Rathmell discussed the availability and scope of freezing orders in foreign proceedings against defendants and third parties in England and Wales and in offshore jurisdictions.

Events November 14, 2016

Cayman-Based Litigator Rebecca Hume Explores Cross-Border Fraud and How to Tackle Jurisdictional Issues

On November 14, Rebecca Hume examined the issues faced in cross-border fraud disputes involving assets and creditors in multiple jurisdictions at the ABI Cross-Border Insolvency Program. The panel titled “Jurisdictional Issues in Cross-border Fraud,” covered the practical and legal concerns that may be encountered during a global dispute and the key strategies to find multijurisdictional solutions.

Events November 3, 2016

Michael Kim Moderates Panel at Anti-Corruption Conference in South Korea

Michael Kim, firm co-founder and a member of the Seoul-based Government Enforcement Defense team, led a discussion at the International Bar Association’s Asia Pacific Regional Forum on Anti-Corruption Compliance and Enforcement conference in South Korea.

Events October 27, 2016

How to Win the Evidence Game at Trial? IP Litigator Michael Ng Discusses Strategy at California Trial Advocacy Seminar

IP litigator Michael Ng addressed evidence strategies and standards for trials in California at a PLI seminar on trial advocacy in San Francisco.