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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Jeehong Seo
Senior Product Manager, Korea/IP & Technology Litigation
Jeehong Seo is the firm’s Senior Product Manager for Korea and Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation, overseeing strategy and business development initiatives across Korea and driving the firm’s strategic priorities for its intellectual property offering.
Seoul
9F, Tower B, The-K Twin Towers
50, Jong-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu
Seoul, 03142
South Korea
tel. +82 2 369 1283 -
Elina Sfongali
Lawyer
Elina Sfongali is an Associate for Kobre & Kim Business Advisors in Cyprus. A UK-admitted lawyer and fluent Greek speaker, she helps delivers the firm’s business strategy in Cyprus, providing strategic support on legal and commercial issues to Kobre & Kim’s clients and lawyers on issues with a nexus to Cyprus and the broader surrounding region.
Cyprus
5 Kedron Street, IMPERIO HOUSE, 2nd Floor
Mesa Geitonia
4004, Limassol Cyprus
tel. +357 97 444 110 -
Eugenia Shakhnovskaya
Analyst
Eugenia Shakhnovskaya, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving intellectual property litigation.
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Helena Shipman
Lawyer
Helena Shipman focuses her practice on representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their families in cross-border disputes involving allegations of fraud and misconduct. In particular, she has extensive experience working with international private clients and their advisors to develop cross-border litigation and reputation management strategies aimed at mitigating business and reputational risks involving their global business interests.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
tel. +44 20 3301 5708 -
Marilena Shupac
Analyst
Marilena Shupac, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving international judgement enforcement and government enforcement defense. Her recent matters include assisting with cross-border litigation pertaining to a multinational corporation and providing strategic advice in relation to two arbitration awards.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
tel. +44 (0) 20 3301 5712 -
Toya Silva
Manager, Channel Development
As Channel Development Manager, Toya Silva is focused on driving the firm's growth initiatives. She plays a strategic role in managing and expanding the firm’s commercial programs, which include third-party distribution, relationship management, and referral networks.
São Paulo
Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek 1600 Conjunto 112, Itaim Bibi
São Paulo-SP, 04543-000
Brazil
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Dorothy Simon
Litigation Assistant
Dorothy Simon, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving intellectual property and technology disputes and international judgment enforcement.
Washington DC
1919 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
tel. +1 305 428 3077 -
Leif T. Simonson
Of Counsel
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 -
Nadia Simpson
Analyst
Nadia Simpson, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving international judgment enforcement. Her recent matters include assisting with the firm’s representation of a member of a prominent family in South Asia in enforcing a multi-million judgment from the English High Court.
Dubai
Office 27-01, Level 27
ICD Brookfield DIFC
P.O. Box 506778, Dubai, UAE
tel. +971 4 454 3914 -
Genna L. Sinel
Lawyer
Genna L. Sinel represents individuals and entities in internal investigations, government enforcement actions and complex commercial litigation. She defends clients against allegations of fraud, corruption and other misconduct brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory and enforcement agencies. She has experience in white-collar criminal cases, employment law and immigration proceedings.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 448 6209
