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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Jake Rush
Lawyer
Jake Rush represents clients in all stages of complex criminal investigations and government enforcement actions, particularly involving the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Washington DC
1919 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
tel. +1 202 664 1909 -
Maya Russell
Analyst
Maya Russell, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving government enforcement defense.
San Francisco
150 California Street, 19th Floor
San Francisco, California 94111
tel. +1 415 582 4714 -
Michael A. Sanfilippo
Lawyer
Mr. Sanfilippo represents clients in complex international disputes including internal investigations, regulatory and criminal enforcement matters, cross-border asset recovery and international enforcement of judgments and arbitration awards.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 4933 -
Daniel J. Saval
Lawyer
Daniel Saval has a diverse background in contentious, cross-border restructuring, insolvency and asset recovery matters. He frequently designs and executes global strategies for monetizing claims arising from distressed or defaulted debt, often in cases involving fraud or other misconduct. Mr. Saval also acts for major parties in complex disputes and investigations in U.S. Chapter 11 restructurings, on both the debtor and creditor sides. Additionally, he advises funds on investments in distressed and special situations across jurisdictions, particularly where recoveries are driven by litigation outcomes.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1259 -
Elan Schwartz
Litigation Assistant
Elan Schwartz, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving special situations disputes.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
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Melissa Seitter
Managing Director of Business Development
As the Managing Director of Business Development, Melissa Seitter is responsible for driving the firm's strategic priorities for several of the firm's business units. Ms. Seitter leads the entire lifecycle of business development activity for these products, from demand creation and potential new matters to client experience and relationship cultivation.
New York
800 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
tel. +1 212 488 1286 -
Jeehong Seo
Senior Product Manager, Korea/IP & Technology Litigation
Jeehong Seo is the firm’s Senior Product Manager for Korea, overseeing strategy and business development initiatives and driving the firm’s strategic priorities across Korea.
Seoul
9F, Tower B, The-K Twin Towers
50, Jong-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu
Seoul, 03142
South Korea
tel. +82 2 369 1283 -
Elina Sfongali
Lawyer
Elina Sfongali is an Associate for Kobre & Kim Business Advisors in Cyprus. A UK-admitted lawyer and 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
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Eugenia Shakhnovskaya
Analyst
Eugenia Shakhnovskaya, under the supervision of the firm's lawyers, provides support on matters involving intellectual property litigation.
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Helena Shipman
Lawyer
Helena Shipman focuses her practice on representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their families in cross-border disputes involving allegations of fraud and misconduct. In particular, she has extensive experience working with international private clients and their advisors to develop cross-border litigation and reputation management strategies aimed at mitigating business and reputational risks involving their global business interests.
London
Tower 42
25 Old Broad Street
London, EC2N 1HQ
tel. +44 20 3301 5708
