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Accolades September 8, 2025

Benjamin Sirota, Danielle Rose, Michael Ng and Zachary Rosenbaum Recognized in Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide

Lawdragon has recognized Kobre & Kim’s Benjamin Sirota, Danielle Rose, Michael Ng and Zachary Rosenbaum in its 2026 “Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America” guide.

Events September 3, 2025

Renata Ramalhosa Shared Insights on Information, Reputation and Risk in São Paulo Event

Kobre & Kim’s Renata Ramalhosa joined an expert panel at the event “The Cost of Knowing: Information, Reputation and Risk,” at the Center of Corporate Decision-Making in São Paulo on Tuesday, September 2.

Events September 3, 2025

Renata Ramalhosa Shared Insights on Information, Reputation and Risk in Sao Paulo Event

Kobre & Kim’s Renata Ramalhosa joined an expert panel at the event “The Cost of Knowing: Information, Reputation and Risk,” at the Center of Corporate Decision-Making in São Paulo on Tuesday, September 2.

Events September 2, 2025

Evelyn Baltodano Sheehan to Speak at the 42nd International Symposium on Economic Crime at the University of Cambridge

Kobre & Kim’s Evelyn Baltodano Sheehan will participate in the 42nd International Symposium on Economic Crime, taking place from August 31 to September 7 at Jesus College, University of Cambridge. This year’s symposium will focus on the pressing theme of cross-border crime.

Accolades August 27, 2025

George Stamatopoulos and Michael Ng Recognized as Top Global Intellectual Property Strategists in IAM Strategy 300

Kobre & Kim’s George Stamatopoulos and Michael Ng have been named to the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists for 2025.

Events August 25, 2025

Sergio de Aguiar Moderates Panel at the Kobre & Kim–Sponsored 2nd Congress on Special Situations and Litigation Finance in São Paulo

Kobre & Kim recently sponsored the 2nd Congress on Special Situations and Litigation Finance in São Paulo, which convened market leaders to explore the complexities of distressed assets and litigation funding in Brazil and beyond.

Firm News August 25, 2025

Michael Kim on the Firm’s Conflict-Free Model with The American Lawyer

Michael Kim recently sat down with The American Lawyer’s Ross Todd for a two-part, in-depth discussion on the rigors of Kobre & Kim’s unique, conflict-free business model.

Accolades August 21, 2025

Kobre & Kim, Adriana Riviere-Badell and Evelyn Baltodano Sheehan Recognized in Chambers Latin America Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Counsel) Guide

Kobre & Kim has been recognized among the top international law firms in the latest Chambers & Partners “Latin America Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Counsel)” rankings, with Miami-based Adriana Riviere-Badell and Evelyn Baltodano Sheehan also ranked as leading international lawyers for cross-border matters in Latin America.

Accolades August 21, 2025

Twenty Kobre & Kim Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026

The 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America have recognized twenty Kobre & Kim lawyers for their work in areas from criminal defense and corporate law to litigation and bankruptcy.

Accolades August 18, 2025

Kobre & Kim Selected as a Finalist for The American Lawyer Specialty Litigation Department of the Year

We are honored to be named a finalist for The American Lawyer’s Specialty Litigation Department of the Year Award.

Events August 15, 2025

Evelyn Baltodano Sheehan and Carolina Leung Shared Insights on Legal and Reputational Risks Impacting Cross-Border Wealth at São Paulo Event

On August 14, 2025, Kobre & Kim and Cone Marshall co-hosted an event in São Paulo titled Navigating Global Legal and Reputational Risks: How to Structure, Protect, and Preserve Wealth.

Accolades August 11, 2025

Michael Ng and Daniel Zaheer Lauded Again in The American Lawyer’s "Litigator of the Week" for $195 Million Exemplary Damages Award

The American Lawyer recognized Kobre & Kim’s Michael Ng and Daniel Zaheer for winning $195 million in exemplary damages for client Propel Fuels, Inc.

Events August 1, 2025

Kobre & Kim’s Victor D.V. Clementino Shares Insights on South Korea’s Dispute Resolution Landscape at CAMARB Event in Recife

Kobre & Kim’s Victor D.V. Clementino joined Brazilian and Korean legal professionals and business leaders at the “Dialogues on South Korea | Cultural Impacts on Technology, International Relations, and Dispute Resolution” event in Recife, Brazil, organized by the Brazil’s Chamber of Business Mediation and Arbitration – CAMARB and the local chapter of the Brazilian Bar Association.

Firm News July 31, 2025

Propel Fuels is Awarded $195 Million Additional Exemplary Damages for Trade Secret Misappropriation by Phillips 66, Bringing Total Award to More Than $833 Million

Kobre & Kim led litigation leading to one of the largest trade secret verdicts in U.S. history.

Accolades July 30, 2025

Lexology 2025 Asset Recovery Report Recognizes Kobre & Kim and Several Global Lawyers

In recognition of our breadth of expertise and strength of our team, Lexology has once again listed Kobre & Kim and several lawyers around the world in their latest Asset Recovery report, which recognizes the foremost asset recovery experts worldwide.