Insights | Kobre & Kim — Disputes and Investigations

Client Alert September 16, 2026

Navigating Growing U.S. Enforcement Risks for China-Linked Trading

Recent U.S. scrutiny of trading activity involving U.S.-listed Chinese securities highlights the growing willingness of regulators and private litigants to pursue allegations involving market-moving information originating in China.
As U.S. authorities expand cross-border enforcement efforts, Chinese companies, investors and financial institutions may wish to assess information-access controls, evaluate trading exposure, prepare for parallel proceedings across jurisdictions and respond strategically to potential regulatory, civil and reputational challenges.

Publications September 14, 2026

Sergio Aguiar Examines the Next Chapter of Arbitration in Brazil

As Brazil marks the 30th anniversary of its Arbitration Law, Kobre & Kim’s Sergio Aguiar explores how arbitration has evolved from a once-controversial mechanism into a well-established pillar of legal certainty and dispute resolution.

Publications August 31, 2026

Ana Frischtak and Carolina Leung Examine U.S. Review of Brazil’s Pix Payment System in Valor Econômico

Kobre & Kim's Ana Frischtak and Carolina Leung were quoted in a recent Valor Econômico article examining the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) review of Brazil's treatment of Pix and the broader implications for Brazil's financial sector.

Client Alert August 13, 2026

A Strategic Playbook for Managing Risk in Private Credit Investments

As pressures build across parts of the private credit market, lenders are increasingly focused on strategies to protect value before distress occurs and maximize recoveries when it does.
Key considerations include strengthening governance and monitoring rights at origination, verifying guarantor assets and ownership structures, and preparing for cross-border enforcement efforts that can improve recovery outcomes in complex default scenarios.

Publications August 12, 2026

Daniel Saval Featured in Financier Worldwide Magazine on Special Committee Investigations in Bankruptcy

Kobre & Kim's Daniel Saval spoke with Financier Worldwide Magazine about the evolving role of special committee investigations in bankruptcy proceedings.

Client Alert August 7, 2026

Hunkemöller: A Significant English Decision for Liability Management Exercises

As liability management exercises fuel increasingly aggressive cross-border creditor disputes, Kobre & Kim secured a significant victory for clients TMF Trustee Limited and Hunkemöller International B.V. in one of the first major English decisions to emerge from this trend.
The ruling signals a willingness to defer to parallel foreign proceedings and suggests that distressed disposals at a defensible value may prove difficult to unwind.

Publications August 5, 2026

Daniel Saval Discusses Cross-Border Restructurings, Insolvency Disputes, and Asset Recovery on DCQ Podcast

Kobre & Kim's Daniel J. Saval was recently featured on Episode 21 of the DCQ Podcast Special Sits. In this conversation with Peter Declercq, Dan reflects on his journey from a young lawyer without a clear interest in bankruptcy law to a practitioner focused on cross-border restructurings, insolvency disputes, and asset recovery matters.

Client Alert August 5, 2026

Kobre & Kim Acts as Global Counsel for Lender in Appellate Victory in India Upholding US $188 Million Freezing, Asset Disclosure and Preservation Orders Against Rolta India Chairman

Kobre & Kim has secured another significant victory for Hong Kong-based Pinpoint Multi Strategy Master Fund in its efforts to enforce a New York contempt judgment arising from Rolta-related high-yield bond defaults.

Client Alert July 30, 2026

Navigating the New Frontiers of Digital Threats and Reputational Harm

Reputational attacks are becoming easier to launch and harder to contain as digital platforms, legacy online content, and AI-driven systems accelerate the spread and persistence of false narratives.
As harmful information increasingly crosses borders and becomes embedded in widely used datasets, a combination of traditional legal remedies, data protection tools, and cross-border strategies can help identify bad actors, contain harm, and protect reputation.

Publications July 21, 2026

Andrew Stafford KC Featured in Global Arbitration Review Discussion on Cross-Border Award Enforcement

Kobre & Kim's Andrew Stafford KC was featured in a recent Global Arbitration Review conference report examining key developments in international investment arbitration and sovereign award enforcement. The report highlighted discussions from the International Federation for Investment Law and Arbitration's (IFILA) Annual Conference in London.

Client Alert July 16, 2026

Navigating China’s Blocking Regime in a Cross-Border Sanctions Conflict

China’s first use of its blocking regime—which restricts parties in China from complying with certain foreign sanctions and creates potential exposure for those that do—transforms a growing cross-border risk into a live conflict-of-laws challenge.
As companies face competing Chinese and Western sanctions regimes, they should proactively manage legal exposure and make defensible cross-border decisions before regulatory or commercial disputes escalate.

Client Alert June 26, 2026

Kobre & Kim Fully Monetizes US $200 Million Defaulted Private Credit Loan with Interest and Attorneys’ Fees in Less than 18 Months

On behalf of Fortress Investment Group, Kobre & Kim has achieved full payment and satisfaction of an approximately $187 million New York judgment against commercial real estate developer Charles S. Cohen, concluding a high-stakes enforcement effort with a recovery exceeding $200 million, inclusive of interest and attorneys’ fees.

Client Alert June 18, 2026

Unlocking Value in Cross-Border Professional Negligence Claims

Increasing regulatory scrutiny of professional advisers, such as auditors, accountants and other financial advisors, is creating new opportunities to pursue professional negligence claims as part of a broader recovery strategy.
Investors, creditors, and liquidators should consider key issues, including regulatory findings, evidence preservation, cross-border discovery, limitation periods, and damages, to maximize the viability and value of potential claims.

Client Alert June 11, 2026

Managing AI Governance Risks as U.S. Courts Expand Scrutiny of Corporate Decision-Making

Recent U.S. court decisions, including a recent Delaware Court of Chancery ruling, suggest that AI prompts, chat logs, and outputs may be discoverable and used as evidence in corporate disputes, creating new governance and litigation risks for companies.
As AI becomes increasingly embedded in business decision-making, organizations should ensure appropriate oversight, documentation, and retention practices to help manage potential exposure.

Client Alert June 4, 2026

U.S. Cross-Border Enforcement in Latin America Raises Stakes for At-Risk Individuals

U.S. authorities are intensifying cross-border enforcement efforts tied to suspected corruption, cartel-linked activity, and suspicious financial activity in Latin America, increasing risks for politically exposed persons, business leaders, and state-linked individuals.
As investigations become increasingly coordinated across borders, individuals with exposure should proactively assess potential legal, financial, and reputational risks.