International Private Client

Kobre & Kim provides offensive and defensive cross-border litigation and crisis management strategies to ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) with global business interests, to preserve their assets, liberty and reputation. Our team of former U.S. government lawyers and commercial litigators have a proven track record of coordinating multi-jurisdictional offensive, counter-offensive and defensive strategies on behalf of international private clients in anticipation, or as a result of, high-stakes civil and criminal proceedings and investigations aimed at asset forfeiture or confiscation. Our multidimensional approach to UHNWI disputes, which includes the deployment of both in-court and out-of-court strategies, is the premier solution for resolving business disputes and sovereign-driven investigations, tracing and recovering misappropriated funds, defending against asset attacks, as well as acquiring and strategically deploying information to provide UHNWIs with a commercial advantage in their disputes and investigations.


Publications October 29, 2021

Robin Rathmell to Wealth Briefing: The Pandora Papers are Part of a “Dangerous Trend”

The Pandora Papers, which were based on stolen documents provided to journalists who published the private financial affairs of hundreds of people, is part of a “dangerous trend,” Kobre & Kim’s Robin Rathmell told Wealth Briefing.

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Events October 22, 2021

Evelyn Sheehan Moderates American Bar Association Panel on Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture

U.S. prosecutors are increasingly aggressive in using asset forfeiture proceedings against defendants, pairing them with money laundering charges to seize assets. Kobre & Kim’s Evelyn Sheehan, a former U.S. federal prosecutor focused on asset forfeiture, will moderate a panel at the American Bar Association’s 36th National Institute on White Collar Crime to discuss the latest trends in the Hyatt Regency Miami at 10:30 am Miami time, October 27, 2021.

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Accolades October 20, 2021

Kobre & Kim’s Latin American Presence Earns Key Recognitions from Legal 500

Reflecting the firm’s deepening engagement with the region, Kobre & Kim has for the first time been listed in Legal 500’s Latin America International Firms directory, earning a place among the top firms for compliance and investigations, and those with an office in Miami.

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Accolades October 4, 2021

Benchmark Litigation USA 2022 Ranks Kobre & Kim, Michael Kim, Danielle Rose and Zach Rosenbaum

Benchmark Litigation USA’s latest 2022 rankings have placed Kobre & Kim in its top spots, as well as recognized Michael Kim, Danielle Rose and Zach Rosenbaum individually.

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Accolades October 4, 2021

Who’s Who Legal Recognizes Steve Kobre, Recommends Michael Kim, Robert Henoch, Jason Masimore, Matthew Menchel, Robin Rathmell

In Who’s Who Legal’s latest Business Crime Defence 2021 ranking, Kobre & Kim founding partner Steve Kobre was recognized as a Global Elite Thought Leader for representing individuals, noting his “top-tier practice that encompasses representing clients in a range of regulatory and enforcement proceedings.”

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Accolades September 30, 2021

Legal 500 USA Gives Kobre & Kim Top International Litigation Rank and Spotlights Michael Kim, Steve Kobre, Jef Klazen and Robin Rathmell

This year’s Legal 500 USA placed Kobre & Kim among the very top law firms for international litigation, recognized Michael Kim and Robin Rathmell as “Leading Lawyers” and highlighted Steve Kobre and Jef Klazen.

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Events September 21, 2021

Evelyn Sheehan Lays Out Strategies Against INTERPOL Abuse in Federal Bar Session

Authoritarian governments have increasingly abused INTERPOL’s systems to harass and seek the extradition of dissidents and other political targets. Kobre & Kim’s Evelyn Sheehan, a former U.S. Department of Justice prosecutor who often represents clients in INTERPOL criminal matters, will join a panel on INTERPOL abuse at 1:00 pm Miami time, September 23, during the Federal Bar Association’s 2021 Annual Meeting & Convention at the Hilton Downtown Miami.

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Accolades September 15, 2021

Robin Rathmell and Polly Wilkins Named in Citywealth’s Top 100 Private Client Lawyers 2021

Kobre & Kim’s Robin Rathmell and Polly Wilkins, both of whom focus on representing high-net-worth individuals in cross-border disputes involving allegations of fraud and misconduct, have both been recognized in the latest Citywealth Top 100 Private Client Lawyers 2021. 

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Publications August 3, 2021

Polly Wilkins Spotlighted in WWCDA Newsletter for Private Client Reputation Work

Kobre & Kim’s Polly Wilkins, who co-chairs the Women’s White Collar Defense Association’s (WWCDA) Young Professional’s Committee in London, was recently highlighted in the association’s quarterly newsletter as one of their rising stars.

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Publications July 22, 2021

Polly Wilkins and Lara Levinson on Responding to Legal Risks for NFT Investors in Sotheby’s Arts & Collections

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have taken the art world by storm, but the unique nature of these digital assets present new legal risks for artists, galleries, auction houses and high-net-worth investors. Kobre & Kim’s Polly Wilkins and Lara Levinson outline how NFT stakeholders can protect themselves, their assets and their reputations in an article for Arts & Collections, a magazine associated with fine arts company Sotheby’s.

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Accolades July 22, 2021

Kobre & Kim and Robin Rathmell Recognized in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Financial Crime Rankings

In Chambers and Partners’ latest High Net Worth Guide Rankings, both Kobre & Kim and Robin Rathmell have been recognized in Band 2 of the “Financial Crime: High Net Worth Individuals in UK Rankings.”

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Events July 12, 2021

Polly Wilkins Joins STEP Webinar on Developments in Defamation and Privacy

In the era of social media and the 24/7 news cycle, reputation and privacy have never been more important to high-net-worth individuals and private clients. Kobre & Kim’s Polly Wilkins, a recognized leader in reputation management, discussed the latest trends in defamation and privacy in a STEP City of London webinar on July 12, 2021.

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Events June 24, 2021

Daniel Lee to Join Panel on Managing the Discovery Process of Cross-Border Disputes

Korean companies face an increasing number of cross-border disputes that require costly and complex discovery processes. Alongside the International Association of Korean Lawyers (IAKL), Kobre & Kim’s Daniel Lee will join a panel to discuss managing the complexities of discovery in cross-border litigation matters on Monday, June 28 at 12:00 PM GMT / 9:00 PM KST.

 

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Publications June 14, 2021

Calvin Koo Speaks With Financial Times on the Risks of HNWIs Allocating Investments into Digital Currency

The meteoric rise of bitcoin and other digital currencies have made millionaires out of early investors and are attracting many ultra-high-net-worth (UHWN) individuals to join the fray. Kobre & Kim’s Calvin Koo recently sat down with the Financial Times to discuss the trend and the risks.

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Publications June 14, 2021

William McGovern and Chang Liu on Obtaining Post-COVID-19 Vaccination Compassionate Release in New York Law Journal

The high risk of COVID-19 infection and death in U.S. federal prisons has led to a wave of court decisions granting prisoners compassionate release under the 2018 First Step Act (FSA). However, with the proliferation of highly effective vaccines, is this door now closed? Pointing to a recent case, Kobre & Kim’s William McGovern and Chang Liu say not yet in an article for New York Law Journal.

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