Our People
Our global offices allow us to bring together the right team of U.S. litigators, English barristers and solicitors (including King'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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Sergio de Aguiar
Lawyer
Sergio de Aguiar is a dual-qualified litigator (England & Wales and as a Foreign Legal Consultant in Brazil) focused on complex cross-border commercial and investment disputes. Mr. Aguiar has extensive experience representing clients in the construction, oil and gas, energy, aviation, mining, telecom and infrastructure sectors, including in matters related to multi-billion-dollar international arbitrations under ICSID, ICC and LCIA rules.
São Paulo
Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek 1600 Conjunto 112, Itaim Bibi
São Paulo-SP, 04543-000
Brazil
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Matthew Aldridge
Analyst
Matthew Aldridge, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving international judgement enforcement and insolvency & debtor-creditor disputes.
Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC
1919 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
tel. +1 202 664 1950 -
Rajesh Ankalkoti
Chief Financial Officer
Rajesh Ankalkoti is the Chief Financial Officer at Kobre & Kim, responsible for managing all of the firm’s financial operations. He focuses on managing and strengthening the core financial operations, revenue and profitability enhancement and performance improvement. He also supports the firm’s global geographic expansion.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 4903 -
Stephen J. Astringer
Lawyer
Stephen Astringer focuses his practice on corporate restructuring and insolvency related disputes and has experience representing debtors, secured lenders, committees and other parties of interest in high-stakes restructuring and bankruptcy matters, including chapter 11 and out-of-court workouts. Based full time in Delaware, Mr. Astringer has experience litigating before bankruptcy courts across the United States and the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Delaware
600 North King Street, Suite 501
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
tel. +1 302 518 6451 -
Michael Bahn
Lawyer
Michael Bahn focuses his practice on white-collar criminal defense and regulatory enforcement matters. He has extensive experience in handling multi-jurisdictional cases and investigations involving alleged violations of anti-corruption, health care fraud and antitrust laws.
Seoul
9F, Tower B, The-K Twin Towers
50, Jong-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu
Seoul, 03142
South Korea
tel. +82 2 369 1273 -
Robin J. Baik
Lawyer
Robin Baik focuses his practice on international judgment enforcement and asset recovery matters, including those relating to insolvency proceedings and involving fraudulent schemes to hide and embezzle misappropriated assets. His experience in this area includes representing clients such as sovereign entities, energy and technology companies and financial institutions.
Seoul
9F, Tower B, The-K Twin Towers
50, Jong-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu
Seoul, 03142
South Korea
tel. +82 2 369 1255 -
Dara Barkhordar
Lawyer
Dara Barkhordar is a highly accomplished litigator who focuses on complex, high-value commercial disputes and regulatory investigations. He is dual qualified as a barrister and solicitor.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
tel. +44 (0) 20 3301 5723 -
Emily Beirne
Lawyer
Emily Beirne is an English-qualified solicitor focused on resolving global commercial disputes, particularly those related to cross-border claims and complex fraud. She advises multinational companies, investors and individuals in the enforcement and defense of high-value international claims, judgments and awards. Ms. Beirne splits her practice between international arbitration and court work.
Dubai
Office 27-01, Level 27
ICD Brookfield DIFC
P.O. Box 506778, Dubai, UAE
tel. +971 4 454 3907 -
Eden Benadiva
Lawyer
Eden Benadiva focuses on representing companies and individuals in complex cross-border disputes and litigation. She has experience in adversary proceedings in bankruptcy, asset recovery litigation, Anti-Terrorism Act cases and complex litigation such as class actions and MDLs.
Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC
1919 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
tel. +1 202 664 1905 -
Erika Berman
Lawyer
Erika Berman is an experienced trial lawyer who represents individuals and institutional clients in government enforcement actions, investigations and complex commercial litigation. Ms. Berman is a Certified Fraud Examiner and has a particular focus on advising clients in connection with government investigations.
Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC
1919 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
tel. +1 202 664 1965
