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 March 23, 2017

Vasu Muthyala Addresses Internal Compliance and the Impact of Recent Enforcement Actions in Asia

Former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor Vasu Muthyala led two discussions focused on the impact of anti-corruption on businesses in Asia at the ALB Hong Kong Anti-Corruption Forum on March 23.

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Events March 21, 2017

Former U.S. DOJ Prosecutor Vasu Muthyala Explores Effect of Global Anti-Corruption Trends on Businesses in India

Former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor Vasu Muthyala discussed how global anti-corruption enforcement trends affect multinational corporations in India during a live webinar hosted by the U.S.-India Business Council on March 21.

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Events March 21, 2017

Facing Government Enforcement in Multiple Jurisdictions? William McGovern Tackles the Stages of Cross-Border Investigations in Asia

William McGovern will discuss government enforcement in multiple jurisdictions March 24 at the Cambridge Forums’ Global Forum on Corporate Criminal Liability in Cascais, Portugal.

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March 9, 2017

Kobre & Kim Recognized as a Market Leading Firm by China Business Law Journal

For the second consecutive year, the editors of China Business Law Journal have recognized Kobre & Kim as a premier firm for anti-corruption. The firm is the recipient of the 2016 China Business Law Award in the category of anti-bribery and compliance. 

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Events March 1, 2017

Hong Kong-Based Lawyers Shaun Wu and Vasu Muthyala Discuss Regulatory Developments and Best Practices for Navigating Asia-Pacific M&A

Hong Kong-based lawyers Shaun Wu and Vasu Muthyala explored regulatory developments, best practices and tips for navigating M&A deals in the Asia-Pacific region March 1 at the IFLR Asia M&A Forum.

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February 10, 2017

What Florida Lawyers Need to Know About Internal Investigations in the People’s Republic of China

As China solidifies its position as a global financial superpower, leaders in China and worldwide have increased efforts to curb systemic corruption. In a recent article, Miami-based lawyer Adriana Riviere-Badell and former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement lawyer William McGovern discuss special considerations for multinational companies with interests in China when conducting internal investigations in the region.

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Events February 10, 2017

Asia-Based Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor Vasu Muthyala to Explore FCPA’s Impact at Mumbai Forum

Asia-based member of the firm’s Government Enforcement Defense team and former federal prosecutor Vasu Muthyala will discuss how governments tackle corruption in multiple jurisdictions at the International Bar Association Asia Pacific Regional Forum Biennial Conference in Mumbai, India.

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February 2, 2017

Government Enforcement Defense and Insolvency Teams Receive Top Marks From Chambers

Chambers & Partners has again recognized Kobre & Kim and a number of the firm’s lawyers for outstanding achievements in the categories of Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption, Dispute Resolution, and Restructuring/Insolvency. The publication also ranked the firm for its work in China.

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Events February 1, 2017

Former U.S. DOJ Prosecutor Jason Masimore Tackles the Value of Compliance in the Face of Enforcement Risks at C5 Forum in Germany

Former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor Jason Masimore discussed how regulatory compliance benefits investors who face enforcement risks at C5’s International Compliance, Legal Risks and Corporate Integrity forum in Frankfurt.

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Publications January 31, 2017

Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor Vasu Muthyala Analyzes the Anti-Corruption Landscape in India

India is the world’s third-largest economy and has become increasingly welcoming for foreign investors and multinational corporations in recent years.

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Events January 23, 2017

William McGovern Participates in a Program for International Students at Fordham Law School

William McGovern participated as a mock interviewer in the launch of Fordham Law School’s International, Comparative and Foreign Law Affinity Group and its inaugural Mock Interview Program.

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Accolades January 12, 2017

Michael Kim, Kobre & Kim Shortlisted for Top Investigations Awards by China Law & Practice

Government enforcement defense and investigations lawyer Michael Kim was named a finalist for “Compliance/Investigations Lawyer of the Year” and "International Law Firm Leader of the Year" by The Asian Lawyer for this year’s Asia Legal Awards. The publication also recognized Kobre & Kim as a finalist for “Compliance/Investigations Firm of the Year.”

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Publications January 6, 2017

Israel-Based Former Federal Prosecutor Robert Henoch Discusses New IRS Reporting Requirements for U.S. Citizens Living in Israel

Robert W. Henoch, a former U.S. federal prosecutor based in Israel, together with Washington DC-based lawyer William J. Rosenzweig, provide practical solutions for U.S. taxpayers in Israel to navigate new IRS reporting requirements in a recent Law360 article.

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Accolades January 3, 2017

Kobre & Kim Lawyers Recognized as Market Leaders in Investigations

Former federal prosecutors Roger Burlingame, Robert Henoch, Michael Kim, Steven Kobre, and William McGovern have been recognized as leading practitioners in the area of investigations by the publishers of Global Investigations Review. The awardees, part of the firm’s government enforcement defense and investigations & monitorships groups, all focus on conducting cross-border internal investigations, particularly in sensitive situations and matters in which conflicts exist. 

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Events December 7, 2016

Vasu Muthyala Explores Practical Policies for Gift Giving at Asia-Pacific Anti-Corruption Conference

Asia-based lawyer and former federal prosecutor Vasu Muthyala discussed regulatory enforcement and the cultural practice of gift giving at the Duxes Anti-Corruption Compliance Asia Pacific Summit 2016 in Hong Kong. The panel discussion, titled “Comparison of Practical Policies for Gifts and Hospitality in Different Asia Pacific Countries,” addressed business compliance initiatives, how to establish a practical hospitality program, and country-specific issues that may arise.

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