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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  • Victor D. V. Clementino

    Lawyer

    Victor D. V. Clementino focuses on representing debtors, creditors, investors and other stakeholders in cross-border insolvency and commercial disputes, including those with a nexus to Brazil and Latin America. He has extensive experience in complex cross-border restructuring proceedings, as well as in international commercial litigation and arbitration.

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    São Paulo
    Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek 1600 Conjunto 112, Itaim Bibi
    São Paulo-SP, 04543-000
    Brazil

    tel. +55 11 4200 2770
  • Sarah Closser

    Analyst

    Sarah Closser, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on complex special situations disputes, investigations, and monitorships. 

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    New York
    800 Third Avenue
    New York, New York 10022

    tel. +1 646 448 6201
  • 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.

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    New York
    800 Third Avenue
    New York, New York 10022

    tel. +1 212 488 1206
  • Amanda Collado-Mesa

    Litigation Assistant

    Amanda Collado-Mesa, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on special situations disputes.

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    Washington DC
    1919 M Street, NW
    Washington, DC 20036

    tel. +1 202 664 1900
  • John Conte

    Lawyer

    John Conte represents a diverse array of parties in insolvency-related disputes and investigations. 

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    London
    Tower 42
    25 Old Broad Street
    London, EC2N 1HQ

    tel. +44 (0) 20 3301 5725
  • Avalon Dalesandro

    Litigation Assistant

    Avalon Dalesandro, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving judgment enforcement and international investigations.

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    New York
    800 Third Avenue
    New York, New York 10022

    tel. +1 212 488 1200
  • Molly Daly

    Specialist Analyst

    Molly Daly, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving international judgment enforcement. 

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    New York
    800 Third Avenue
    New York, New York 10022

    tel. +1 646 971 1397