Investigations, Examinations & Monitorships

We are often called in to assist when an organization with multiple stakeholders requires an independent and objective review. We do not ordinarily maintain repeat clients of our own and are therefore reliably free of relationships to major banks, nongovernmental organizations or other typical stakeholders with an interest in the outcome of the investigation.


Client Alert August 8, 2018

4 Pitfalls to Avoid When Conducting Cross-Border Investigations of Shareholder Demands

  • Corporate directors and their counsel should understand the nuances of cross-border independent investigations, which can create pitfalls for even the most experienced corporate advisers.
  • Although the stated risks are common to many types of cross-border investigations, they can be unexpected for corporate advisers whose primary experience is U.S.-based.
  • Strategically navigating the pitfalls stated within is vital because the business judgment rule does not protect a board or a company from violations of the foreign laws discussed.

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Events June 25, 2018

Vasu Muthyala Explores Internal Investigations and the Regulatory Regime in India

Former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor Vasu Muthyala will discuss internal investigations and the anti-corruption landscape in India during a webinar hosted by Nishith Desai on June 27. The webinar, titled “The Authorities are here: Plan and Prepare to handle a crisis, before it happens,” will focus on the key considerations when preparing for an internal investigation and the anti-corruption law relating to conduct in India. Topics include the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), U.S. Anti-Money Laundering regulations, the UK Bribery Act, and the risks and challenges companies may face.

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Events April 17, 2018

Leif Simonson Examines the Legal and Ethical Challenges in Cross-border Investigations

Leif Simonson will explore the legal issues that may arise in litigation and investigations involving multiple jurisdictions at the American Bar Association Annual Conference of the Section of International Law on April 20. The presentation will highlight the ethical hurdles in representing clients in cross-border cartel investigations, antitrust litigation and merger investigations. The panel will also address how different regulations across jurisdictions can pose challenges when considering recognition, scope of privilege and the approach to confidentiality. 

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Publications March 30, 2018

Cross-Border Team Offers Insight on Latest Privilege Rules for UK Investigations

Former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutors Roger A. Burlingame and Steven Kobre team up with Rachel Goldstein to offer best practices for lawyers conducting UK internal investigations.

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Accolades March 26, 2018

Firm Named Among Top in PRC by China Business Law Awards

On the heels of a recent launch in Shanghai, Kobre & Kim has been named a top international firm in the areas of dispute resolution and anti-bribery & compliance at the China Business Law Awards.

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Events March 19, 2018

Hong Kong-based Lawyer Vasu Muthyala Shares Practical Tips for Managing Regulatory Investigations

Former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor, Vasu Muthyala, shares strategies for managing an internal investigation at Asia Legal Business’s Hong Kong Anti-Corruption Forum on March 22. The panel will highlight how to prepare for unpredictable scenarios of crisis, safeguarding the company and how thorough and intrusive an internal investigation should be.

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Publications February 22, 2018

Cross-Border Government Enforcement Defense Team Tackles Bribery Risks in Latin America and Asia

Former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutors Hartley West and John Couriel, along with Hong Kong-based Nan Wang, team up to offer insight on how multinational companies with operations in Asia and Latin America can take strategic steps to minimize bribery risks.

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Events January 24, 2018

William McGovern Addresses Investigations and Litigation in China at Fordham Law School Seminar

William McGovern, a former U.S. government lawyer and member of the firm’s Asia Government Enforcement Defense team, will examine the latest regulatory developments’ impact on China investigations at a January 24 Fordham Law School seminar in New York. 

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Events December 6, 2017

Michael Ng Discusses Trade Secrets Litigation and Cross-Border Investigations at Sedona Conference

Michael Ng will examine strategies for cross-border trade secrets litigation and related internal investigations December 8 at the Inaugural Sedona Conference on Developing Best Practices for Trade Secret Issues in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Accolades November 30, 2017

Firm’s White-Collar and Insolvency Groups Receive Top Marks From The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific

The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2017 recognized Kobre & Kim’s Asia-Pacific government enforcement defense and insolvency teams as top-tier in the region in recently released rankings.

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Events November 1, 2017

Michael Ng Explores Cross-Border Internal Investigations in Asia at NAPABA Annual Convention

Michael Ng will lead a discussion on key considerations when conducting cross-border internal investigations at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) convention in Washington DC. The program will take place during the International Law Day Symposium on November 2.

 

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Firm News October 24, 2017

Kobre & Kim is the Latest Am Law 200 Firm to Launch in Shanghai

Marking its third Asia office, Kobre & Kim has opened its doors in Shanghai, offering special conflicts counsel in multijurisdictional joint venture disputes and independent internal investigations. The American Lawyer International reports on the firm’s launch and unique offerings in China and the greater Asia region. 

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Publications October 16, 2017

Korea Government Enforcement Defense Team Details Investigative Procedure in Korea

Former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor Michael Kim and Seoul-based white-collar litigator Robin Baik summarize the regulatory environment in Korea, including how local practitioners can handle government investigations, cross-border implications, and new developments in local regulation.

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Accolades October 12, 2017

Clients Rank Kobre & Kim a Top Firm for White-Collar and Commercial Litigation in The Legal 500 UK

Kobre & Kim’s cross-border UK disputes team was again ranked a leading firm for white-collar and commercial litigation by The Legal 500 UK.

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Publications September 7, 2017

Hartley West, Steve Kobre and Michael Peng Explore Impact of Recent Second Circuit Decision on Cross-Border Investigations

A recent Second Circuit decision complicates cross-border criminal investigations. San Francisco-based Hartley West and firm co-founder Steven G. Kobre, both former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutors, along with San Francisco commercial litigator Michael Peng, analyze the potential impact on cases in the Ninth Circuit and how lawyers can best manage cross-border and parallel government enforcement actions.

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