
Calvin Koo focuses his practice on representing clients in high-stakes, cross-border government enforcement actions. He regularly advises clients throughout Asia in international investigations by government and regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; the U.S. Department of Justice; the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption; and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
He also counsels victims of fraud or other misconduct on cross-border asset tracing and judgment enforcement strategies.
Before joining Kobre & Kim, Mr. Koo practiced at Winston & Strawn LLP, where he represented corporations and their executives in white-collar investigations, class-action securities disputes, bankruptcy and other related litigation.
Admissions
- Solicitor, Hong Kong
- New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Education
- Northwestern University, BA
- Boston University School of Law, JD
Languages
- Mandarin
Select Engagements
- Wade Weems and Calvin Koo Look at the First Few Months of Hong Kong’s National Security Law in China Business Review
- Kobre & Kim Lawyers Examine the Latest Asset Tracing Trends in BVI, Hong Kong and South Korea
- Calvin Koo on Hong Kong Courts’ Use of Long-Standing Legal Tools to Cutting-Edge Technologies
- Calvin Koo and Vasu Muthyala Speak on Advising Financial Institutions and Managing Internal Investigations
- Successfully Fighting a Spoofing or Market Manipulation Subpoena from the DOJ or the CFTC
- Investing in India? Vasu Muthyala Explains the Risks in Regulation Asia
- Kobre & Kim Analyzes the Landscape of Asset Recovery in Hong Kong
Professional & Community Involvement
- American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Member
- American Bar Association, Section of International Law, Member
- Northwestern University Alumni Association, Hong Kong Chapter, Member, Board of Directors
Publications & Presentations
- Author, "AA & EA v. The SFC, and the Challenges that Remain for Subjects of Global Investigations." (The Hong Kong Lawyer, April 2019)
- Contributing author, The Asset Tracing and Recovery Review - 3rd through 6th Editions (Law Business Research, 2015-2018)
- Co-author, "Enforcement of Foreign Judgments - Hong Kong" (Getting the Deal Through, 2017)
- Co-author, "India Rising — Tread Cautiously" (Regulation Asia, March 2016)
- Author, “Preserving Investment Value Through Judgment Enforcement" (Real Estate Finance Intelligence, May 2013)
Credentials
Admissions
- Solicitor, Hong Kong
- New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Education
- Northwestern University, BA
- Boston University School of Law, JD
Languages
- Mandarin
Engagements
News
- Wade Weems and Calvin Koo Look at the First Few Months of Hong Kong’s National Security Law in China Business Review
- Kobre & Kim Lawyers Examine the Latest Asset Tracing Trends in BVI, Hong Kong and South Korea
- Calvin Koo on Hong Kong Courts’ Use of Long-Standing Legal Tools to Cutting-Edge Technologies
- Calvin Koo and Vasu Muthyala Speak on Advising Financial Institutions and Managing Internal Investigations
- Successfully Fighting a Spoofing or Market Manipulation Subpoena from the DOJ or the CFTC
- Investing in India? Vasu Muthyala Explains the Risks in Regulation Asia
- Kobre & Kim Analyzes the Landscape of Asset Recovery in Hong Kong
Professional & Community Involvement
- American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Member
- American Bar Association, Section of International Law, Member
- Northwestern University Alumni Association, Hong Kong Chapter, Member, Board of Directors
Publications & Presentations
- Author, "AA & EA v. The SFC, and the Challenges that Remain for Subjects of Global Investigations." (The Hong Kong Lawyer, April 2019)
- Contributing author, The Asset Tracing and Recovery Review - 3rd through 6th Editions (Law Business Research, 2015-2018)
- Co-author, "Enforcement of Foreign Judgments - Hong Kong" (Getting the Deal Through, 2017)
- Co-author, "India Rising — Tread Cautiously" (Regulation Asia, March 2016)
- Author, “Preserving Investment Value Through Judgment Enforcement" (Real Estate Finance Intelligence, May 2013)