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 December 12, 2022

Evelyn Sheehan Unpacks Penalty Phase Developments in WWCDA’s Global Enforcement Panel

As global law enforcement agencies – including and especially the U.S. Department of Justice – continue to extend their reach far beyond their borders, more individuals and entities will be subject to penalties from those jurisdictions, including asset forfeiture, clawbacks and criminal sentencing. Clients and their advisors should understand how recent developments in this area could affect their risk and exposure.

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Client Alert November 30, 2022

Two Ways the Art World Could Get Swept into the Sanctions Orbit

  • Global sanctions targeting, among others, Russian individuals and entities are layering on top of anti-money laundering measures.
  • These will directly impact players in the art market, raising their litigation and enforcement risks.
  • We explain two particular triggers stakeholders should be aware of.

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Events November 15, 2022

Daniel Lee Examines Government Tools to Fight Private Sector Corruption in Lecture at Korea ACRC

Private sector corruption takes many forms and is a serious global problem, and many law enforcement agencies around the world are eager to come up with new tools to investigate companies. Kobre & Kim’s Daniel Lee, a former U.S. federal prosecutor focused on government enforcement defense, will share what these tools look like during a lecture for the Korean Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission on November 21.

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Publications November 11, 2022

Amanda Tuminelli Speaks with Law360 on the “Very Broad” SEC v. LBRY Decision and the Future of Crypto Regulation

Kobre & Kim’s Amanda Tuminelli, who defends institutional clients in the cryptocurrency industry against government investigations and enforcement actions, spoke with Law360 on the recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) victory over blockchain publisher LBRY in a New Hampshire federal court and what it could mean for the future of cryptocurrency regulation and enforcement, both in the U.S. and beyond.

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Client Alert November 9, 2022

How Chinese Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals Can Protect Their Global Wealth from Seizure in a High-Tension World

  • As geopolitical tensions heighten, Chinese ultra-high-net-worth individuals may become increasingly at risk of becoming the target of forfeiture by hostile foreign governments.
  • Governments around the world have shown increasing willingness to go after assets owned by those in disfavored jurisdictions.
  • By deploying a coordinated global strategy, Chinese UHNWIs can lawfully defend their legitimately earned wealth.

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Publications November 8, 2022

Benjamin Sirota Analyzes “Striking” U.S. Antitrust Ruling Against Publishers in Global Competition Review

A U.S. federal judge has blocked the proposed merger between publishers Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster in “fairly striking” rulings, Kobre & Kim’s Benjamin Sirota – a former U.S. federal antitrust prosecutor – told Global Competition Review in his analysis of the case.

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Accolades November 2, 2022

Kobre & Kim, Martin De Luca and Gabriela Ruiz Recognized for International Corporate Crime & Investigations in Chambers and Partners Brazil Guide

The inaugural Chambers and Partners Brazil Legal Guide 2022 has placed Kobre & Kim highly in its ranking of “Corporate Crime & Investigation (International Firms)” in recognition of the firm’s “extensive experience in cross-border disputes and investigations.”

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Client Alert November 2, 2022

Non-U.S. Companies Beware: New U.S. DOJ Guidelines May Apply

  • The U.S. Department of Justice has released new guidelines that signal their aggressive prosecution of individuals and companies outside the U.S.
  • At-risk non-U.S. companies must understand the potential implications of the DOJ’s new position.
  • Our global Government Enforcement Defense team explains why internationally based former U.S. government lawyers are best positioned to address the issues.

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Accolades October 21, 2022

Kobre & Kim, Carolina Leung Recognized by The Legal 500 For Latin America Compliance and Investigations

Kobre & Kim has earned recognition by The Legal 500 on its latest list of Latin America International Firms for Compliance and Investigations. The publication also individually recognized Carolina Leung as a Rising Star in this category.

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Events October 17, 2022

Miranda Ching and Oleg Shaulko Discuss Impact of EU Russia Sanctions on Cyprus in Global Source Event

Cyprus has long been an attractive jurisdiction for Eastern European businesses and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), but as a member of the European Union (EU), the bloc’s recent sanctions regime against Russia has impacted the local Cypriot market. How can clients and their Cypriot advisors adapt to the shifting geopolitical winds? Kobre & Kim’s Miranda Ching and Oleg Shaulko shared their insights during a cocktails and conversations event in Cyprus hosted by Global Source on October 11, 2022.

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Publications October 17, 2022

Calvin Koo on Hong Kong’s Changing Landscape in Cryptocurrency Regulation and Recovery

As conduits of the flow of global capital, financial centers such as Hong Kong see their share of illicit funds flow through their shores. This includes cryptocurrency, which bad actors increasingly turn to in their fraudulent schemes. Kobre & Kim’s Calvin Koo, who focuses on tracing and recovering digital currencies for corporate and individual victims of fraud, sat down with DigFin to examine the changing landscape and discuss how a new association of crypto lawyers he co-founded in Hong Kong can help the industry adapt.

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Firm News October 5, 2022

CFTC Produces Unreleased Information on Kraft–Mondelēz Settlement, Resolving Kobre & Kim’s FOIA Suit

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has agreed to produce previously unseen documents and communications related to an unprecedented 2019 “gag” order with Kraft and Mondelēz, under the terms of a settlement. The settlement ends a long-running Freedom of Information Act lawsuit by global disputes and investigations law firm Kobre & Kim.

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Accolades October 5, 2022

Benchmark Litigation 2023 Recognizes Kobre & Kim, Michael Kim, Danielle Rose and Zach Rosenbaum in U.S. and New York

Benchmark Litigation has placed Kobre & Kim and several lawyers among the top places in their 2023 rankings.

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Accolades October 4, 2022

Benjamin Sirota Recognized in Inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide

Lawdragon has recognized Kobre & Kim’s Benjamin Sirota in the publication’s inaugural “Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America” guide.

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Accolades September 29, 2022

The Legal 500 UK Recognizes Kobre & Kim for White-Collar Crime Defense and Reputation Management

Kobre & Kim has earned recognition in The Legal 500’s 2023 UK Solicitors rankings for our work defending individuals accused of white-collar crime and for reputation management.

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