Our People
Our global offices allow us to bring together the right team of U.S. litigators, English barristers and solicitors (including King's Counsel), Hong Kong solicitors, and offshore lawyers equipped to handle the unique issues inherent in complex cross-border disputes and investigations. Our team of lawyers includes former U.S. federal and state prosecutors, English and offshore judges, and arbitrators.
Our team of legal analysts work closely with the lawyers and, under their supervision, provide research and analysis for every stage of a matter. In addition, the lawyers are supported by an executive team of technology, e-discovery, case management, and public relations professionals to provide clients with practical business solutions that complement the legal strategy.
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Elina Karayianni
Disputes Manager
Elina Karayianni is a Disputes Manager for Kobre & Kim Business Advisors in Cyprus. A fluent Greek speaker, she helps delivers the firm’s business strategy in Cyprus, providing strategic support on legal and commercial issues to Kobre & Kim’s clients and lawyers on issues with a nexus to Cyprus and the broader surrounding region.
Cyprus
5 Kedron Street, IMPERIO HOUSE, 2nd Floor
Mesa Geitonia
4004, Limassol Cyprus
tel. +357 97 444 340 -
Udi Karklinsky
Lawyer
Udi Karklinsky is an experienced litigator who represents companies and individuals in complex cross-border commercial litigation, including contractual, tort, securities, and other disputes, often with a nexus to Israel and the broader Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. He also advises clients in multi-regulator and internal investigations, including in relation to economic sanctions, anti-money laundering and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Tel Aviv
Yigal Alon Street 94
Alon Tower One, 21st Floor
Tel Aviv, 6789139
Israel
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Noam Katz
Specialist Analyst
Noam Katz, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving government enforcement defense, with a focus on those involving allegations of fraud and digital assets. She is certified by Chainalysis in blockchain analytics.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
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Victoria Kay
Product Director, International Private Client
Victoria Kay leads the firm’s strategy formulation and business development in Africa, particularly as it relates to its International Private Client integrated offering. She is responsible for working with clients and lawyers to drive their strategic priorities and product development in the region. She splits her time between Europe (London and Switzerland) and Africa.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
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Michael Keilty
Lawyer
Michael Keilty provides clients with strategic advice on international government investigations and enforcement actions. Mr. Keilty has extensive experience working with senior international law enforcement officials, prosecutors, intelligence agencies and government departments on matters related to cybercrime, digital currency, money laundering, securities fraud, espionage, export control violations and national security.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 646 448 6202 -
Arkiatou Keita
Litigation Assistant
Arkiatou Keita, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving international judgement enforcement and claim monetization and dilution.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 380 2598 -
Kim Kennedy
Lawyer
Kim Kennedy is an experienced litigator focused on representing clients in the life sciences, pharmaceutical and other high-tech industries in high-stakes intellectual property disputes. In particular, she focuses on patent disputes, including in U.S. federal court and in inter partes review proceedings before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
San Francisco
150 California Street, 19th Floor
San Francisco, California 94111
tel. +1 415 582 4782 -
Ethan Kim
Litigation Assistant
Ethan Kim, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support in matters involving financial products and services litigation and international judgment enforcement. His recent matters include the representation of an asset management company where the firm is advising on matters identified by the company with respect to certain investments made.
Seoul
9F, Tower B, The-K Twin Towers
50, Jong-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu
Seoul, 03142
South Korea
tel. +82 2 369 1267 -
Hyokook Kim
Analyst
Hyokook Kim, under the supervision of the firm’s lawyers, provides support on matters involving intellectual property litigation.
Seoul
9F, Tower B, The-K Twin Towers
50, Jong-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu
Seoul, 03142
South Korea
tel. +852 2127 3262 -
Jeannette Kim
Analyst
Jeannette Kim, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving government enforcement defense and financial markets.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1290
