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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Jason M. Short
Lawyer
Jason Short represents high-net-worth individuals with global business interests in offensive and defensive strategies related to cross-border government investigations, regulatory enforcement actions and related civil litigation spanning the Americas, Asia, Europe and major offshore financial centers.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1252 -
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 1247 -
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 -
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 -
Nicholas Surmacz
Lawyer
Nicholas Surmacz is an experienced trial lawyer and investigator who has served as lead counsel in numerous high-profile, cross-border matters involving fraud, bribery and other misconduct.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
tel. +44 (0) 20 3301 6576 -
Alexandria Gutiérrez Swette
Lawyer
Alexandria Swette represents individuals and corporations in complex commercial litigations, with particular focus on internal investigations relating to fraud, government inquiries and other allegations of misconduct.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 4917
