Government Enforcement Defense

Our trial lawyers have extensive experience aggressively defending clients in high-profile cases against the government. Our criminal and regulatory practice is primarily cross-border, often involving simultaneous investigations by law enforcement authorities in several countries. We are one of the only firms with former U.S. prosecutors permanently stationed in offices in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.


Events September 9, 2024

Miranda Ching on the Intersection of White-Collar Enforcement and ESG with WWCDA

Kobre & Kim’s Miranda Ching will be speaking at a panel focused on how white-collar enforcement intersects with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues hosted by the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) Thought Leadership Committee.

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Client Alert August 29, 2024

Chinese Companies Should Not Shy Away from Potential Disputes Against Korean Chaebols

  • The People’s Republic of China (PRC) and South Korea vowed a new start in future economic cooperation,
  • However, given the dominance of family-owned conglomerates known as chaebols in the Korean market and the complex intricacies of the Korean legal market, PRC companies may struggle to see a way out when they encounter a dispute.
  • PRC companies can combine various creative legal and PR strategies designed to maximize pressure on their competitor and assertively protect their business interests.

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Accolades August 23, 2024

Kobre & Kim, Adriana Riviere-Badell and Evelyn Sheehan Recognized in Chambers Latin America Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Counsel) Guide

Kobre & Kim has been recognized among the top international law firms in the latest Chambers “Latin America Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Counsel)” rankings, with Miami-based Adriana Riviere-Badell and Evelyn Sheehan also ranked as leading international lawyers for cross-border matters in Latin America.

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Accolades June 7, 2024

Kobre & Kim Earns Top Recognitions in Chambers USA New York Rankings

Kobre & Kim and several lawyers have been recognized in the latest Chambers USA rankings for New York, placing among the top firms and lawyers in several categories for commercial, white-collar and financial litigation.

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Accolades June 7, 2024

Kobre & Kim Tops Chambers USA Florida Litigation List, All Miami Partners Recognized

Kobre & Kim has again earned the very top rank in the Chambers USA 2023 rankings for Florida white-collar crime and government investigations, and every Miami-based partner has also earned top individual rankings.

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Publications May 29, 2024

Matthew I. Menchel Shares Experiences in Criminal Law and Views on Bridging the Pay Gap on Podcast

From his time working as a federal prosecutor to achieving victory in complex civil litigation, Kobre & Kim’s Miami-based lawyer Matthew I. Menchel shared his experiences with white collar defense and corporate investigations attorneys Marissel Descalzo and Vanessa Johannes Singh, hosts of the Athena Rising podcast.

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Accolades May 15, 2024

Kobre & Kim’s Michael Bahn Listed as 2024 Rising Star in Legal Times Korea

Kobre and Kim’s Michael Bahn was listed as a 2024 Rising Star in Korean legal publication Legal Times Korea.

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Client Alert May 2, 2024

Preparing for Politically Motivated Criminal Enforcement Against Companies and Individuals in Asia

  • Relations between China and the U.S. will likely remain tense for the foreseeable future, as evidenced by the recent U.S. law mandating TikTok be divested or face a ban.
  • Companies and individuals with perceived Chinese associations – including in Greater China, Southeast Asia and the wider region – could be at risk of invasive and politically motivated government enforcement actions.
  • Those at risk can take several proactive steps to protect their assets, reputation and liberty.

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Events March 28, 2024

Calvin Koo Explores Future of Web 3.0 Technology at Hong Kong Conference

The development and proliferation of decentralized blockchain technology has created excitement over a new iteration of the web called Web 3.0. But what should industry participants be aware of as their ambitions run into global legal and regulatory realities? Kobre & Kim’s Calvin Koo, who focuses on cross-border financial technology disputes, discusses during the Hong Kong Web 3.0 Spring Summit on a panel at 1:10 pm local time, April 5, 2024.

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Client Alert March 21, 2024

New U.S. Rules For Investment Advisors Could Bring Aggressive Scrutiny on Non-U.S. Individuals

  • New rules proposed by the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) would extend U.S. anti-money laundering program requirements to investment advisors.
  • This could become the latest move by U.S. authorities to scrutinize the assets and transactions of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, including those outside the U.S.
  • At-risk individuals and their advisors should take proactive steps to protect their legitimate interests.

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Client Alert March 4, 2024

Companies and Individuals in Greater China Can Protect Themselves from U.S. Sanctions Overreach

  • The United States and its allies continue to use sanctions to attack adversarial governments and their perceived allies, putting companies and individuals with tenuous or merely alleged ties at risk.
  • Recent sanctions have targeted Russia, but PRC companies were designated in the February 2024 round, signaling increasing risk to PRC individuals and business if China-U.S. relations deteriorate.
  • At-risk individuals and business should take proactive steps to prepare.

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Accolades February 15, 2024

Chambers Global 2024 Recognizes Kobre & Kim and Multiple Global Lawyers

In recognition of our strong cross-border capabilities and deep bench of talent, Chambers & Partners listed Kobre & Kim and several lawyers around the world in their latest Global Guide rankings for 2024.

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Events January 26, 2024

Ana Frischtak Discusses Negotiating Settlement Agreements at TozziniFreire Advogados Event

What should practitioners be aware of as they negotiate FCPA-related settlement agreements with U.S. regulators? Kobre & Kim’s São Paulo-based Ana Frischtak, who focuses on cross-border disputes and government enforcement defense matters, discusses during a TozziniFreire Advogados event on “The Future of Investigations” at 8:30 am São Paulo time, January 30, 2024.

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Client Alert November 22, 2023

New U.S. DOJ “Safe Harbor” Provisions May Not Be So Safe for Non-U.S. Companies

  • The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new policy promising companies leniency if they report uncovered misconduct within six months of a merger or acquisition.
  • Though this may at first appear to be “good news,” it demonstrates the DOJ’s increasing aggressiveness to companies – including non-U.S. companies – that did not commit any wrongdoing.
  • We look at why companies should be wary of cooperation, and how they can approach the DOJ more prudently.

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Events October 13, 2023

Kobre & Kim Co-Sponsors New York Bar Associations’ Event on U.S. Criminal Antitrust Enforcement

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division’s approach to criminal antitrust enforcement has dramatically evolved in recent years. To examine what this means for practitioners, Kobre & Kim is co-sponsoring “DOJ Criminal Antitrust Enforcement: A Look Back And A Look Ahead,” hosted by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and New York City Bar Association at 6:00 pm New York time on October 18, 2023.

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