Our People
Our global offices allow us to bring together the right team of U.S. litigators, English barristers and solicitors (including Queen's Counsel), Hong Kong solicitors, and offshore lawyers equipped to handle the unique issues inherent in complex cross-border disputes and investigations. Our team of lawyers includes former U.S. federal and state prosecutors, English and offshore judges, and arbitrators.
Our team of legal analysts work closely with the lawyers and, under their supervision, provide research and analysis for every stage of a matter. In addition, the lawyers are supported by an executive team of technology, e-discovery, case management, and public relations professionals to provide clients with practical business solutions that complement the legal strategy.
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Leif T. Simonson
Lawyer
Leif Simonson represents individual and corporate clients in high-stakes disputes, often involving significant cross-border elements.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1248 -
Gary I. Singer
Chief Strategy Officer
As the firm's Chief Strategy Officer, Gary I. Singer is responsible for setting and executing Kobre & Kim's business-building initiatives. Mr. Singer leads Strategy, Business Development, Marketing & Communications and Knowledge Management with the overall goal of making the firm more effective, scalable and profitable.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1200 -
Benjamin Sirota
Lawyer
Benjamin Sirota is an experienced litigator who handles white-collar criminal matters, regulatory enforcement and internal investigations, with a particular focus on global competition issues.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1265 -
Oliver Smith
Analyst
Oliver Smith, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving financial products and services litigation.
Cayman Islands
9 Forum Lane, Suite 3207
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands, KY1-9006
tel. +1 345 749 4029 -
Deb Sparks
Analyst
Deb Sparks, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides research for disputes involving financial products and services.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 448 6280 -
Kelly Spatola
Lawyer
Kelly Spatola represents clients facing high-value commercial disputes, concentrating on the financial services industry. She also counsels institutional and private clients in contentious white-collar criminal and regulatory defense matters.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1291 -
Andrew Stafford QC
Lawyer
Andrew Stafford QC is an English barrister and Queen’s Counsel who represents corporations, hedge funds and high-net-worth individuals in complex, high-value litigations spanning multiple jurisdictions and that involve significant cross-border elements.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
tel. +44 (0) 20 3301 5709 -
George Stamatopoulos
Lawyer
George Stamatopoulos focuses his practice on intellectual property and technology-related litigation. Mr. Stamatopoulos has experience litigating patent cases before federal district courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 658 4972 -
Darryl G. Stein
Lawyer
Darryl Stein helps clients find solutions when complex situations arise from disputes and investigations. He focuses on disputes involving fraud and misconduct that cross national borders, recalcitrant debtors, and cutting-edge financial products.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1243 -
Madeline Steuber
Analyst
Madeline Steuber, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving government enforcement defense.
Washington DC
1919 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
tel. +1 202 664 1971
