Leif T. Simonson
Of Counsel
Leif Simonson represents individual and corporate clients in high-stakes disputes, often involving significant cross-border elements. With extensive experience in both civil and criminal matters involving a variety of complex financial products and services, Mr. Simonson is increasingly called upon to assist clients in asset recovery projects (including monetizing large money judgments and arbitration awards) on a multijurisdictional basis, as well as to defend clients against civil and criminal asset forfeiture.
Before joining Kobre & Kim, Mr. Simonson practiced with Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP and Faegre Baker Daniels LLP.
Admissions
- New York
- Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Executive Office for Immigration Review
Education
- Harvard Law School, JD (Harvard Law Review, Notes Editor)
- Harvard College, BA
Select Engagements
- Global Restructuring Review: Court Holds PRC Chairman Liable for Over US $114 million in Favor of Kobre & Kim Client
- Global Restructuring Review: Kobre & Kim Wins Second Bondholder Standing Decision
- NY Court Rules that BFAM and Other Offshore Bondholders Can Sue Bond Issuers Directly Without Trustee
- Kobre & Kim Scores Win for MLB in Judgment-Enforcement Proceeding
- Leif Simonson to Lead Panel on Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments
- Leif Simonson to Deliver Talks on International Arbitration and Judgment Enforcement at ABA Annual Conferences
- Leif Simonson Discusses the Current State of International Litigation at iLaw 2019
- Leif Simonson Examines the Legal and Ethical Challenges in Cross-border Investigations
Professional & Community Involvement
- American Bar Association, Section of International Law, Co-Chair of International Litigation Committee
- Federal Bar Association, Member
Credentials
Admissions
- New York
- Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Executive Office for Immigration Review
Education
- Harvard Law School, JD (Harvard Law Review, Notes Editor)
- Harvard College, BA
Engagements
News
- Global Restructuring Review: Court Holds PRC Chairman Liable for Over US $114 million in Favor of Kobre & Kim Client
- Global Restructuring Review: Kobre & Kim Wins Second Bondholder Standing Decision
- NY Court Rules that BFAM and Other Offshore Bondholders Can Sue Bond Issuers Directly Without Trustee
- Kobre & Kim Scores Win for MLB in Judgment-Enforcement Proceeding
- Leif Simonson to Lead Panel on Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments
- Leif Simonson to Deliver Talks on International Arbitration and Judgment Enforcement at ABA Annual Conferences
- Leif Simonson Discusses the Current State of International Litigation at iLaw 2019
- Leif Simonson Examines the Legal and Ethical Challenges in Cross-border Investigations
Professional & Community Involvement
- American Bar Association, Section of International Law, Co-Chair of International Litigation Committee
- Federal Bar Association, Member