Special Situations Disputes | Kobre & Kim — Disputes and Investigations

Client Alert September 26, 2024

The Next Challenge For Independent Outside Counsel Performing Internal Investigations: Employees’ Personal Cell Phones

The private cell phones of employees in high-stakes internal investigations can put key stakeholder relationships at risk, posing a serious challenge for general counsel or law firms unwilling to “burn a bridge” with a client or other external stakeholder.
In these complex situations, an independent, “one-off” third party uninterested in pursuing institutional relationships can be critical in delivering an unbiased, confidential assessment.
Companies should seek to limit liability by taking a few preventive measures to avoid serious risks associated with investigations.

Client Alert June 20, 2024

Mitigating Korean Investors’ U.S. Commercial Real Estate Losses

Many Korean and other Asian investors have poured money into the U.S. commercial real estate market, whether investing directly in property or through commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) or real estate investment trusts (REITs).
The pandemic, the fastest interest rate hike in decades and a drawback from risk-taking by U.S. regional banks in the wake of bank failures have dealt grievous blows to the market.
This rapidly changing environment is leaving many investors vulnerable to mortgage defaults and lower valuations on their investments.

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.

Publications March 28, 2024

Jacob Kirkham to Bloomberg Law on What Comes Next for Delaware After Moelis Ruling

The landmark Moelis ruling by the Delaware Court of Chancery has some speculating over Delaware’s place as America’s corporate capital. Kobre & Kim’s Delaware-based Jacob Kirkham, who focuses on complex corporate and commercial litigation, sat down with Bloomberg Law to dissect the current legal landscape in the state.

Client Alert December 15, 2023

Russian Litigants Can Still Access Critical Legal Tools in U.S. Courts

Russian individuals and companies with legitimate global interests still need to litigate their disputes in overseas jurisdictions.
Despite the current state of relations between the United States and Russia, U.S. courts are still giving Russian litigants a fair hearing.
We outline recent examples of successes that demonstrate how Russian litigants can still access powerful U.S. legal tools.

Accolades December 4, 2023

Peter Tyers-Smith and Jalil Asif KC Recommended by Who’s Who Legal for Commercial Litigation in Cayman Islands

In recognition of their extensive experience representing clients and their global business interests in cross-border commercial disputes and investigations with an offshore nexus, Who’s Who Legal has honored Peter Tyers-Smith and Jalil Asif KC among the top practitioners for “Commercial Litigation – Cayman Islands.”

Firm News October 5, 2023

Kobre & Kim Succeeds in Trimming Suit Against Better Mortgage Executives

In a win for the CEO and general counsel of Better Mortgage represented by Kobre & Kim, a New York federal judge significantly reduced the scope of a lawsuit against them brought by a former executive, as reported by Law360.

Client Alert August 9, 2023

How SPAC Sponsors and De-SPACed Companies Can Protect Themselves as Valuations Plunge

After the SPAC boom of 2020 and 2021, many de-SPACed companies are now facing cash constraints and even bankruptcy.
Companies and their sponsors could face increasing scrutiny and disputes from shareholders, creditors or regulators as a result.
We explain how sponsors can be best positioned to prepare for the legal, financial and reputational risks that follow.

Accolades June 1, 2023

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.

Client Alert May 25, 2023

Asia-Based Investors in U.S. Commercial Real Estate Can Mitigate Losses by Defending their Legal Rights

Chinese and other Asia-based investors have targeted the U.S. commercial real estate market recently, whether by direct investment or through CMBS or REITs.
However, the pandemic, credit tightening and regional bank failures have accelerated a market downturn, and many investors are vulnerable to losses.
Investors should consider proactive or counteroffensive strategies to enforce their legal rights, even against big industry players, to mitigate their losses and protect their bottom lines.

Accolades June 2, 2022

Kobre & Kim Sweeps Several Chambers USA New York Litigation Rankings

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

Publications February 11, 2022

Michael Kim, Daniel Lee and Nathan Park: Legal Status of NFTs in Korea is Unclear

With the country’s strength in technology and pop culture, South Korea is seeing a rise in popularity of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). From tech and financial companies to K-pop agencies and Korean drama and video game producers, more industries are laying the groundwork for an NFT boom. However, as Michael Kim, Daniel Lee and Nathan Park explained in an article for Asia Business Law Review, the legal status of NFTs in Korea remains ambiguous.

Events November 22, 2021

Lara Levinson and Calvin Koo on the Intersection of Anti-Money Laundering and Digital Assets

How will government enforcement regulations keep up with the rapid evolution of digital assets? Kobre & Kim’s Lara Levinson and Calvin Koo, who focus on enforcement and tracing of digital assets, will discuss the potential intersection of anti-money laundering (AML), cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) at the AML/CTF Annual Summit Philippines, at 2:45 pm Manila time / 6:45 am London time on Friday, November 26.

Accolades August 10, 2021

Danielle Rose Named in Benchmark Litigation’s Top 250 Women in Litigation 2021

Benchmark Litigation has again named Kobre & Kim’s Danielle Rose as one of their Top 250 Women in Litigation. The 2021 version of the publication features the “most distinguished women in the world of litigation.” Benchmark compiled its list based on peer and client review as well as consideration of recent case work.

Publications June 29, 2021

Jeremy Bressman Explains What’s Next for SPACs to Family Wealth Report

After experiencing a boom in the United States, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are now in a bit of a lull as regulators, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, increase scrutiny. Kobre & Kim’s Jeremy Bressman, who handles complex cross-border asset recovery, regulatory and investigation matters, analyzed what comes next for SPACs when he sat down with Family Wealth Report.