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.


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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February 10, 2017

Government Defense and Investigations Lawyers Discuss Implications of UK Court Decision for U.S. Lawyers

Three members of the firm’s Investigations & Monitorships team — London-based lawyer Roger Burlingame, New York-based former federal prosecutor Steven Kobre, and Washington DC lawyer Rachel Goldstein — offer insight into a new UK court decision that threatens U.S. privilege assertions for witness interviews.

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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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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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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 24, 2017

William McGovern Addresses Key Considerations for Internal Investigations in China

William McGovern discussed the challenges practitioners may face when conducting internal investigations in China and the corresponding solutions at the Internal Investigations and Document Discovery in China conference at Fordham Law School.

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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 5, 2017

Anti-Corruption Policies in China and Hong Kong and the Implications for Companies Doing Business There

Asia-based lawyer Shaun Wu recently commented on the expansion of regulatory enforcement in both China and Hong Kong and the precautions that foreign corporations should take to ensure that they remain on the right side of the law as local governments crack down on bribery and corruption. In two articles published by Commercial Dispute Resolution, Mr. Wu notes trends in increased enforcement, observing the criminalization of practices once considered commonplace. He also offers tips for how to best oversee company policies when doing business in China and Hong Kong, and guidance on when to conduct internal reviews.

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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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Publications November 21, 2016

Mitigating Risk in Asia-Based Internal Investigations: William McGovern, Eric Bruce, and Beau Barnes Discuss

Former federal lawyers William F. McGovern and Eric Bruce, along with Beau Barnes, address the inherent risk in conducting internal investigations in Asia in a recently published New York Law Journal article. Lending from their experience conducting internal investigations across the region, the lawyers address the common pitfalls, including vague state secrets rules, constantly changing data protection regimes, varying attorney-client privilege laws, and the ever-present challenge of language and cultural differences.

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Publications November 18, 2016

Michael Kim and Robin Baik Tackle Cross-Border Legal Issues

In the law and practice of international investigations section of the Global Investigation Review, Michael Kim and Robin Baik discuss legal issues arising in cross-border investigations and regulatory enforcement matters in Korea.

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Events November 3, 2016

Michael Kim Moderates Panel at Anti-Corruption Conference in South Korea

Michael Kim, firm co-founder and a member of the Seoul-based Government Enforcement Defense team, led a discussion at the International Bar Association’s Asia Pacific Regional Forum on Anti-Corruption Compliance and Enforcement conference in South Korea.

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Events October 19, 2016

Jason Masimore Focuses on Internal Investigation Life Cycle at Anti-Corruption Conference in Spain

Former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor and London-based lawyer Jason Masimore addressed how to begin and conduct internal investigations, including the investigative process and how to report findings to stakeholders and/or regulators, at the C5 anti-corruption conference in Spain.  

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