Kobre & Kim

Kobre & Kim’s Zhiang (Sean) Song has been recognized on CLECSS Education’s list of Top 10 Outstanding Young Lawyers. Mr. Song was lauded as “particularly adept at advising clients on the enforcement of international judgments and awards, asset recovery and joint venture disputes.”   Mr. Song focuses his practice on complex cross-border dispute resolution in Greater China and across the Asia Pacific region.   Congratulations!   More after the jump: https://lnkd.in/eiYp5eii

As Kobre & Kim’s presence in Israel continues to expand, its strategic objectives remain true to the firm’s global appeal and mission. Udi Karklinsky sat down with Israel Desks to discuss the firm’s plans in the country and share some of the biggest strengths and challenges in connecting Israel with key jurisdictions around the world.   More after the jump: https://lnkd.in/eEZVbXvQ

The central concerns for UHNW individuals locked in a dispute are their liberty, assets, and reputation, and the biggest challenge to each of these is misinformation. In an article for Tatler, Kobre & Kim’s Helena Shipman explores the complexities of misinformation and sets out strategies to mitigate and defend the risks it poses for UHNW individuals.   More after the jump: https://lnkd.in/er6xJH3z

Kobre & Kim’s Victor Dias Vieira Clementino and Sergio Aguiar sat down with Reorg to discuss how creditors should start proactively safeguarding their interests as Frigorífico Concepción (FriCon) faces allegations of accounting fraud in connection to its relationship with Brazil’s trading partners Betampex and Nostro Beef, seeing its ratings recently downgraded by Fitch which has been attributed to the company's lack of financial transparency and weakened governance.   More on Mr. Dias Vieira Clementino and Mr. de Aguiar’s views on the matter after the jump: https://lnkd.in/eNSHe2Sv

Kobre & Kim has again been ranked highly in the Chambers and Partners United Kingdom-wide High Net Worth Guide 2023 with Miranda Ching earning individual recognition as well. The firm was placed in Band 2 for “Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals.” Chambers cites testimonials saying the team “has a very deep bench of lawyers and analysts with deep knowledge and understanding of even the most complex of matters.” Ms. Ching is recognized as “a well-rounded lawyer who draws on all elements of her practice.” A testimonial praises her “ability to manage relationships with government agencies with a grace and ease that belies her underlying steeliness and tenacity.” Congratulations to the team! https://lnkd.in/evMRj_dW

Congratulations to Kobre & Kim’s Michael Ng for being elected Chair of the Asian Law Caucus.   Founded in 1972, ALC is the nation’s first legal and civil rights organization serving low-income, immigrant, and underserved Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.    More after the jump: https://lnkd.in/egv4zKuj

Following a six-month trial and after previewing his thoughts two weeks ago, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur delivered an oral decision in favor of Kobre & Kim’s clients on July 10.    Judge Isgur found that Incora/Wesco’s 2022 uptier transaction breached the lien protections in the Company’s 2026 secured note indenture. The ruling was reported by The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg among numerous other media outlets. Zachary Rosenbaum, Adam Lavine and Darryl Stein led the Kobre & Kim trial team.

As part of the firm’s commitment to pro bono work, Kobre & Kim represented a client who has lived in her home for over 40 years and after her mother’s passing, obtained an ownership interest in the property. After her mother's death, our client's cousin, a co-owner of the property, demanded that our client begin paying rent. When our client rightly refused, her cousin filed a complaint in King's County Supreme Court. We supported our client by initiating a strategic defense in the action, including discovery requests and a 90-Day Demand letter. Following a hearing in Kings County Supreme Court, at which Tapan Oza argued a Motion for a TRO, the court granted the preliminary injunction and found that our client had demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that she is likely to succeed on her overall claims in the action. The Kobre & Kim team consisted of partner Jeremy Bressman, associate Tapan Oza, and analysts Eugene Ahn and Kamarya James. More after the jump: https://lnkd.in/e-Q_Fqn6

We are thrilled to see Kobre & Kim’s Ilona Groark be recognized as INSOL Fellow as part of INSOL International’s 2023-2024 Fellowship Class. Ms. Groark has been lauded among a select group of insolvency professionals looking to influence and strengthen global restructuring and insolvency practices and policies.   Ms. Groark advises clients in complex, ultra-high value cross-border disputes typically with a Caribbean nexus and has extensive experience in deploying aggressive on- and offshore discovery strategies in support of domestic and foreign-proceedings.    Congratulations!   More after the jump: https://lnkd.in/e-4tQu9G

The Wall Street Journal covered a significant moment in the Incora/Wesco trial last week, when Judge Marvin Isgur signaled from the Bench his intent to declare the company’s 2022 uptier transaction “illegal” under the governing debt documents. Kobre & Kim’s clients challenged the transaction, which involved US $250 million in gross new money and the exchange of over US $1 billion of other debt. Judge Isgur said from the Bench, “Proof I have in the evidentiary record, frankly by clear and convincing evidence, is that the new 250 came in without authorization.” The Kobre & Kim trial team is led by Zachary Rosenbaum, Adam Lavine and Darryl Stein. Click here to read the article (WSJ subscription required): https://lnkd.in/e_WtdVcH