News

Many of our engagements involve matters in which our clients face significant public attention. The following is a list of news stories about the firm, our clients, cases and the results we have achieved.


Accolades August 15, 2024

Michael Ng Lauded Among Top Global IP Strategists in IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders Guide

The most recent IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders Guide has once again recognized Kobre & Kim’s Michael Ng among the very top intellectual property (IP) practitioners and strategists in the world.

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Accolades August 6, 2024

Who’s Who Legal 2024 Global Guide Recognizes Kobre & Kim and 13 Lawyers

In recognition of our breadth of expertise and strength of our team, Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has once again listed Kobre & Kim and 13 lawyers around the world in their latest Global Guide.

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Firm News August 1, 2024

Kobre & Kim Wins London High Court Ruling After Korea’s Challenge Against the Elliott Arbitral Award is Denied

Kobre & Kim, together with law firm Three Crowns, have won a ruling from a London court upholding a US $48.5 million Arbitral Award for Elliott Associates, L.P. against the Republic of Korea (“ROK”).

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Accolades July 29, 2024

Kobre & Kim Earns Top Spots in 2024 Vault Rankings

Kobre & Kim has once again been recognized among the very top midsize law firms in Vault’s latest rankings.

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Events July 29, 2024

Daniel Saval on Trusts and Insolvency in IWIRC-Mexico Panel

Kobre & Kim’s Daniel Saval joins experts from Colombia, Italy and Mexico to explore the effects and implications of trusts in insolvency scenarios, in an International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation – Mexico panel on Zoom at 10:00 am ET, July 31 2024.

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Accolades July 22, 2024

Sean Song Listed as one of CLECSS’s Top 10 Outstanding Young Lawyers

Kobre & Kim’s Sean Song was recognized on China Legal Education and Career Seminar Series’ (CLECSS) list of Top 10 Outstanding Young Lawyers.

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Accolades July 18, 2024

Kobre & Kim and Miranda Ching Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth UK-wide

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.

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Firm News July 17, 2024

Kobre & Kim’s Michael Ng is Elected Chair of the Asian Law Caucus

Kobre & Kim’s Michael Ng has been elected Board Chair of the Asian Law Caucus.  

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Firm News July 15, 2024

Kobre & Kim Clients Receive Favorable Ruling in Incora/Wesco Uptier Transaction

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.

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Firm News July 15, 2024

Kobre & Kim Pro Bono Team Prevails on Preliminary Injunction in Housing Case

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.

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Accolades July 12, 2024

Ilona Groark Recognized as INSOL Fellow as part of INSOL International’s 2023-2024 Fellowship Class

Kobre & Kim’s Ilona Groark was 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.

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Events July 1, 2024

Miranda Ching at The Fraud Lawyers Association Conference

What are the current challenges faced by corporations in handling whistleblower allegations arising from serious fraud and misconduct? Kobre & Kim’s Miranda Ching joined the Fraud Lawyers Association Conference panel titled “Focus on Corporate Crime”.

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Accolades June 27, 2024

Kobre & Kim, Michael Kim and Jef Klazen Recognized in Chambers Asset Tracing & Recovery Rankings

The latest Chambers and Partners rankings have placed Kobre & Kim in Band 1 for Asset Tracing & Recovery Global-wide. Michael Kim and Jef Klazen also received individual recognition for their strengths.

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Events June 26, 2024

Ana Frischtak and Sergio Aguiar Examine Corporate Restructuring Alternatives for Brazilian Companies on BTGGA Panel

Kobre & Kim’s Ana Frischtak and Sergio Aguiar joined the BTG Global Advisory Annual Conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil to discuss Brazil's evolving insolvency landscape on a panel titled “Navigating Corporate Restructuring: Comparative Analysis of Different Jurisdictions.” While discussing recent changes in Brazil’s insolvency legal regime, the panel explored the advantages and disadvantages faced by Brazilian companies looking to restructure in the U.S. or other jurisdictions such as the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands.

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Firm News June 24, 2024

Kobre & Kim Pro Bono Team Scores Victory for Asylum Seeker in the U.S.

As part of the firm’s commitment to pro bono work, Kobre & Kim represented a client from Iran who was recently granted asylum in the U.S.

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