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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Jonathan D. Cogan
Lawyer
Jonathan D. Cogan is an experienced trial lawyer who regularly serves as lead counsel in high-stakes complex civil litigation as well as in government enforcement defense matters against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), among others.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1206 -
John Conte
Lawyer
John Conte represents a diverse array of parties in insolvency-related disputes and investigations.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 453 1172 -
Benjamin Cooper
Lawyer
Benjamin Cooper is an experienced civil lawyer who represents institutional and individual clients in complex commercial litigation and investigations.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 448 6226 -
Lucy Crerend
Specialist Analyst
Lucy Crerend, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on government enforcement defense matters and high-stakes commercial disputes, particularly those involving allegations of securities fraud.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 929 895 2806 -
Richard Curtis
Assistant General Counsel
As Assistant General Counsel of Kobre & Kim, Richard Curtis plays a key leadership role in providing legal and ethical counsel to the firm. Mr. Curtis works with attorneys and firm leadership to help mitigate risk upon consideration of new matters as well as throughout the course of engagements, playing a key role in maintaining the firm's unique conflict-free profile.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
tel. +44 (0) 20 3301 5725 -
Molly Daly
Specialist Analyst
Molly Daly, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving international judgment enforcement.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 971 1397 -
Anna de Bernardi
Analyst
Anna de Bernardi, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving international judgment enforcement and government enforcement defense. Her recent matters include assisting in offshore asset tracing and recovery efforts as well as providing strategic advice to clients facing potential criminal forfeiture.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
tel. +44 (0) 20 3301 6597 -
Timothy de Swardt
Lawyer
Timothy de Swardt is admitted as a barrister in England and the BVI and as an attorney in California. He regularly represents high-value clients in enforcing international judgments and recovering offshore assets, often in cases arising from misappropriation, fraud and the proceeds of crime. Mr. de Swardt also handles cross-border insolvency cases and trusts and estates disputes.
BVI
Commerce House, Waterfront Drive
Road Town, Tortola VG 1110
British Virgin Islands
tel. +1 284 852 1631 -
Anisa Dëma
Senior Director, Global Legal Services
Anisa Dëma is the Senior Director of Global Legal Services at Kobre & Kim. With 15 years of experience overseeing business operations and projects, Ms. Dëma leads the Global Legal Services Department and oversees management and strategic operations of all its teams.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 988 6666 -
Geoffrey Derrick
Lawyer
Geoffrey J. Derrick is a former federal defender who uses his investigatory experience to design and execute strategies in cross-border disputes involving monetization and demonetization of claims, judgments, and arbitral awards. He has extensive experience working on international arbitration and judgment-enforcement matters involving fraud and misconduct.
Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC
1919 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
tel. +1 202 664 1936
