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What the Team is Known For

Kobre & Kim is a prominent litigation boutique that provides individual and institutional clients with top-flight representation in high-profile white-collar investigations and litigation. Criminal defense offering complemented by extensive cross-border expertise and courtroom experience, as part of a broader commercial practice. Regularly defends clients from proceedings conducted by bodies such as the SEC and CFTC. Noted for its handling of complex multi-jurisdictional disputes on behalf of a broad client base.

Work Highlights

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  • Kobre & Kim represented Gregg Smith, a former trader at JPMorgan, in parallel actions brought by the CFTC and DOJ relating to alleged spoofing.

Strengths

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"Kobre & Kim excel at complicated white-collar matters."

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"Kobre & Kim have very savvy, sophisticated lawyers who understand foreign markets well."

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"The firm's strengths are attention to detail, knowledge of subject matter and an ability to see the forest from the trees."

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"The team are really good at complex, multi-jurisdictional, high-stakes litigation and investigations."

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael S Kim
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Michael Kim offers impressive experience handling major cross-border investigations involving fraud and asset forfeiture. He frequently advises in relation to a range of complex criminal disputes.
"Michael is a very effective trial lawyer."
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Steven G Kobre
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Steven Kobre is regularly called on by a range of clients, including financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies. He counsels on complex criminal and regulatory investigations, as well as high-stakes commercial litigation.
"He is smart, strategic and creative in coming up with new solutions."
"Steven's skill sets are brilliant."
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Sean Buckley
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Sean Buckley leverages his experience as a former DOJ prosecutor to expertly advise clients on complex investigations and litigation. He is particularly adept at handling FCPA violations, spoofing and market manipulation cases.
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Michael S Kim
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Steven G Kobre
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Sean Buckley
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