Ahson T. Azmat
Tel +1 212 488 1256
Fax +1 212 488 1220
ahson.azmat@kobrekim.com
Mr. Azmat's recent matters include providing research and analysis to executives in the municipal bond industry to address issues relating to a U.S. Department of Justice and Securities & Exchange Commission investigation into the competitive sale and resale of municipal bonds, derivatives, and reinvestment products. He is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Investment Advisory and Investment Funds group and Real Estate, Hospitality, and Gaming group.
Mr. Azmat received his A.B. from Princeton University.
Nathalie J. K. Baker
Tel +1 212 488 4922
Fax +1 212 488 1220
nathalie.baker@kobrekim.com
Ms. Baker's recent matters include providing research and analysis to U.S. hedge funds in municipal bond arbitrage litigation against investment banks relating to breach of contract claims. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Ms. Baker also provides research and analysis in connection with multiple litigations arising from an alleged breach of a joint venture agreement regarding several real estate investments, involving more than US $50 million in controversy. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Commodities and Commodity Derivatives group and Energy, Resources, and Materials group.
Ms. Baker received her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.
Sukanya Banerjee
Tel +1 202 664 1961
Fax +1 202 664 1920
sukanya.banerjee@kobrekim.com
Ms. Banerjee's recent matters include providing research and analysis to an Asian public company in an U.S. Department of Justice investigation into alleged price fixing. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Synthetic Products and Trade Counterparty Disputes group and Energy, Resources, and Materials group.
Ms. Banerjee received her B.S. from Northwestern University.
Richard L. Bessler II
Tel +1 212 488 1259
Fax +1 212 488 1220
richard.bessler@kobrekim.com
Mr. Bessler's recent matters include providing research and analysis for investors bringing a claim for over US $1 billion against a major investment bank in connection with improper investments in the auction-rate securities market and working with the former executive at a technology company to address issues relating to a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into insider trading. He is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Structured Finance group and Construction, Aerospace, and Defense group.
Mr. Bessler received his B.A. from Yale University.
Nevin M. Binkowski
Tel +44 (0) 20 3301 5739
Fax +44 (0) 20 3301 5720
nevin.binkowski@kobrekim.co.uk
Ms. Binkowski's recent matters include providing research and analysis to a government in connection with efforts to enforce judgments of more than US $90 million against assets and defendants in multiple jurisdictions in the United States, the Caribbean, and Asia. Ms. Binkowski is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Investment Advisory and Investment Funds group and Real Estate, Hospitality, and Gaming group.
Ms. Binkowski received her B.A. from Lincoln College, University of Oxford.
Angela D. Bueti
Tel +1 212 488 1261
Fax +1 212 488 1220
angela.bueti@kobrekim.com
Ms. Bueti's recent matters include providing research and analysis to an audit committee in the internal accounting investigation of a New York Stock Exchange listed company and related Securities & Exchange Commission investigation. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Ms. Bueti also provides research and analysis to executives in the hospitality industry in connection with a U.S. Attorney's Office investigation into trade secrets theft. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Insolvency, Restructuring, and Distressed Investments group and Energy, Resources, and Materials group.
Ms. Bueti received her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.
Melissa S. Deas
Tel +1 202 664 1955
Fax +1 202 664 1920
melissa.deas@kobrekim.com
Ms. Deas' recent matters include providing research and analysis to an employee in an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities & Exchange Commission into allegations of violations of U.S. law relating to the construction of a natural gas complex in Africa. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Ms. Deas also provides research and analysis to a securities custodian firm in proceedings arising from the Bernard Madoff "Ponzi scheme." She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Insolvency, Restructuring, and Distressed Investments group and Real Estate, Hospitality, and Gaming group.
Ms. Deas received her A.B. from Harvard University.
Timothy P. de Swardt
Tel +44 (0) 20 3301 5715
Fax +44 (0) 20 3301 5720
timothy.deswardt@kobrekim.com
Mr. de Swardt's recent matters include providing research and analysis to the head trader of a hedge fund in connection with regulatory investigations and civil litigation arising from alleged manipulation of commodity markets. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Mr. de Swardt also provides research and analysis to an airline company in connection with a risk assessment of a lease of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and in a non-delivery dispute of Boeing 767 aircraft resulting in anticipated losses in excess of US $20 million. He is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Synthetic Products and Trade Counterparty Disputes group and Energy, Resources, and Materials group.
Mr. de Swardt received his B.A. from Columbia University and his M.Sc. from the University of Oxford.
Fatima Ghani
Tel +1 212 488 1253
Fax +1 212 488 1220
fatima.ghani@kobrekim.com
Ms. Ghani's recent matters include providing research and analysis to an institutional investor in connection with efforts to recover more than US $280 million in losses arising from the Bernard Madoff "Ponzi scheme." Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Ms. Ghani also provides research and analysis to an individual in connection with allegations of insider trading by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities & Exchange Commission. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Commodities and Commodity Derivatives group and Energy, Resources, and Materials group.
Ms. Ghani received her B.A. and M.A. from Yale University.
Cindy Guan
Tel +1 212 488 4921
Fax +1 212 488 1220
cindy.guan@kobrekim.com
Ms. Guan's recent matters include providing research and analysis to the Trustee of a revocable trust in a dispute contesting the validity and funding of the formation instrument. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Ms. Guan also provides research and analysis to an Asia-Pacific based company in an investigation by the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York into potential anti-money laundering compliance issues. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Insolvency, Restructuring, and Distressed Investments group and Real Estate, Hospitality, and Gaming group.
Ms. Guan received her B.A. from Stanford University.
Maggie M. Guidotti
Tel +852 9193 2872
Fax +852 2127 3280
maggie.guidotti@kobrekim.com.hk
Ms. Guidotti's recent matters include providing research and analysis to senior executives of a major holding company in connection with various contract and investment disputes. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Ms. Guidotti also provides research and analysis to a senior executive at a Korean conglomerate under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Structured Finance group and Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Life Sciences group
Ms. Guidotti received her B.A. from the University of Virginia.
Victoria C. Hargis
Tel +1 212 488 4915
Fax +1 212 488 1220
victoria.hargis@kobrekim.com
Ms. Hargis' recent matters include providing research and analysis to an Asian public company in a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into alleged price fixing. Ms. Hargis is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Synthetic Products and Trade Counterparty Disputes group and Construction, Aerospace, and Defense group.
Ms. Hargis received her A.B. from Harvard University.
Jacob S. Hartman
Tel +1 212 488 1255
Fax +1 212 488 1220
jacob.hartman@kobrekim.com
Mr. Hartman's recent matters include providing research and analysis to a homebuilding company in connection with potential litigation against a major investment bank over alleged mismanagement of a cash management account. He is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Structured Finance group and Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Life Sciences group.
Mr. Hartman received his B.A. from Columbia University.
Stephanie Hsu
Tel +1 212 488 1278
Fax +1 212 488 1220
stephanie.hsu@kobrekim.com
Ms. Hsu's recent matters include providing research and analysis to an audit committee in the internal accounting investigation of a New York Stock Exchange listed company and related Securities & Exchange Commission investigation. Working under the supervision of the Firm's counsel, Ms. Hsu also provides research and analysis to an investment capital fund in connection with civil fraud claims. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Structured Finance group and Construction, Aerospace, and Defense group.
Ms. Hsu received her B.A. from Johns Hopkins University.
John C. Jorgenson
Tel +1 202 664 1959
Fax +1 202 664 1920
john.jorgenson@kobrekim.com
Mr. Jorgenson's recent matters include providing research and analysis for the head trader of a hedge fund in connection with regulatory investigations and civil litigation arising from alleged manipulation of commodity markets. He is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Insolvency, Restructuring, and Distressed Investments group and Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Life Sciences group.
Mr. Jorgenson received his B.A. and M.A. from Johns Hopkins University.
Nathan C. Karp
Tel +1 212 488 1267
Fax +1 212 488 1220
nathan.karp@kobrekim.com
Mr. Karp's recent matters include providing research and analysis to the head trader of a hedge fund in connection with regulatory investigations and civil litigation arising from alleged manipulation of commodity markets. He is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Structured Finance group and Energy, Resources, and Materials group.
Mr. Karp received his B.A. from Brown University.
Jenny Lee
Tel +1 212 488 1257
Fax +1 212 488 1220
jenny.lee@kobrekim.com
Ms. Lee's recent matters include providing research and analysis to a company in connection with an investigation into potential claims arising out of the purchase of asset-backed bonds. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Ms. Lee also provides research and analysis to a company in a dispute with an investment bank relating to the valuation of various hedging instruments. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Investment Advisory and Investment Funds group and Media, Telecommunications, and High Tech group.
Ms. Lee received her A.B. from Harvard University.
Nicole M. Leon
Tel +1 212 488 1262
Fax +1 212 488 1220
nicole.leon@kobrekim.com
Ms. Leon's recent matters include providing research and analysis to senior executives of a major holding company in connection with various contract and investment disputes. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Ms. Leon also provides research and analysis to a private client in connection with an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice arising out of certain write-downs in collateralized debt obligations at a major investment bank. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Synthetic Products and Trade Counterparty Disputes group and Media, Telecommunications, and High Tech group.
Ms. Leon received her A.B. from Princeton University.
Gregory A. Lewis
Tel +44 (0) 20 3301 5710
Fax +44 (0) 20 3301 5720
gregory.lewis@kobrekim.com
Mr. Lewis' recent matters include providing research and analysis for a senior executive of an insurance and financial services company in connection with shareholder lawsuits and regulatory investigations resulting from a restatement of earnings. Working under the supervision of the Firm's counsel, Mr. Lewis also provides research and analysis to a number of executives of an international financial institution in connection with an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice and the New York Attorney General's Office. He is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Investment Advisory and Investment Funds group and Real Estate, Hospitality, and Gaming group.
Mr. Lewis received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and his Graduate Diploma in Law from the College of Law of England and Wales.
Monica Mleczko
Tel +1 212 488 1271
Fax +1 212 488 1220
monica.mleczko@kobrekim.com
Ms. Mleczko's recent matters include providing research and analysis to the spouse of a renowned best-selling author in a dispute involving several millions of dollars. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Commodities and Commodity Derivatives group and Real Estate, Hospitality, and Gaming group.
Ms. Mleczko received her A.B. from Harvard University.
Yelena V. Nam
Tel +1 212 488 1258
Fax + 1 212 488 1220
yelena.nam@kobrekim.com
Ms. Nam's recent matters include providing research and analysis to executives in the pharmaceutical industry to address issues relating to a United States Attorney's Office investigation into off-label marketing and related civil litigation. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Structured Finance group and Construction, Aerospace, and Defense group.
Ms. Nam received her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.
Emily A. Rosenberg
Tel +1 212 488 1254
Fax +1 212 488 1220
emily.rosenberg@kobrekim.com
Ms. Rosenberg's recent matters include providing research and analysis to a mortgage loan issuer in connection with allegations of breach of contract. Working under the supervision of the firm's attorneys, Ms. Rosenberg also provides research and analysis as part of the defense against a purported derivative and class action related to the sale and dissolution of a company. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Structured Finance group and Energy, Resources, and Materials group.
Ms. Rosenberg received her B.A. from Yale University.
Lauren E. Ross
Tel +1 212 488 4920
Fax +1 212 488 1220
lauren.ross@kobrekim.com
Ms. Ross' recent matters include providing research and analysis for a large corporation bringing a claim for over US $200 million against a major bank relating to structured products including auction rate securities. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Investment Advisory and Investment Funds group and Construction, Aerospace, and Defense group.
Ms. Ross received her B.A. from Yale University.
Steven H. Rotchtin
Tel +1 212 488 1252
Fax +1 212 488 1220
steven.rotchtin@kobrekim.com
Mr. Rotchtin's recent matters include providing research and analysis to a financier in connection with civil litigation arising from alleged breach of a joint venture agreement. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Mr. Rotchtin provides research and analysis to a criminal defendant charged with bribery and extortion in connection with a New York Department of Education school busing scandal. He is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Investment Advisory and Investment Funds group and Energy, Resources, and Materials group.
Mr. Rotchtin received his B.S.F.S. from Georgetown University.
Niyati Roy
Tel +1 212 488 1277
Fax +1 212 488 1220
niyati.roy@kobrekim.com
Ms. Roy's recent matters include providing research and analysis to the head trader of a hedge fund in connection with regulatory investigations and civil litigation arising from alleged manipulation of commodity markets. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Ms. Roy also provides research and analysis in the monitorship of a construction company at the appointment of the Department of Investigation of the City of New York. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Insolvency, Restructuring, and Distressed Investments group and Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Life Sciences group.
Ms. Roy received her B.A. from Columbia University.
Warner L. Sallman
Tel +852 9193 2872
Fax +852 2127 3280
warner.sallman@kobrekim.com.hk
Mr. Sallman's recent matters include providing research and analysis to a mortgage loan issuer in connection with allegations of breach of contract. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Mr. Sallman also provides research and analysis to a former banker in connection with prosecution brought by the U.S. Department of Justice in the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Florida relating to alleged assistance to U.S. taxpayers in evading tax obligations. He is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Commodities and Commodity Derivatives group and Energy, Resources, and Materials group.
Mr. Sallman received his B.A. from Stanford University.
Jamie P. Sawyer
Tel +44 (0) 20 3301 5710
Fax +44 (0) 20 3301 5720
jamie.sawyer@kobrekim.co.uk
Ms. Sawyer's recent matters include providing research and analysis to a minority shareholder hedge fund in an unfair prejudice claim relating to the management of a leading health services provider. Ms. Sawyer is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Structured Finance group and Energy, Resources, and Materials group.
Ms. Sawyer received her B.A. from Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, and her Master of Environmental Science and Law from the University of Sydney.
Lauren J. Seideman
Tel +1 212 488 1245
Fax +1 212 488 1220
lauren.seideman@kobrekim.com
Ms. Seideman's recent matters include providing research and analysis to the head trader of a hedge fund in connection with regulatory investigations and civil litigation arising from alleged manipulation of commodity markets. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Ms. Seideman also provides research and analysis to a European financial institution in connection with U.S. bankruptcy proceedings. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Commodities and Commodity Derivatives group and Media, Telecommunications, and High Tech group.
Ms. Seideman received her B.A. from Barnard College of Columbia University.
Kevin W. Scheirer
Tel +1 212 488 1251
Fax +1 212 488 1220
kevin.scheirer@kobrekim.com
Mr. Scheirer's recent matters include providing research and analysis for investors bringing a claim for over US $1 billion against a major investment bank in connection with improper investments in the auction-rate securities market. Working under the direction of the Firm's counsel, Mr. Scheirer also provides research and analysis to a bulge-bracket investment bank in connection with proceedings in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit arising from the collapse of a US $2 billion credit facility. He is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Insolvency, Restructuring, and Distressed Investments group and Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Life Sciences group.
Mr. Scheirer received his B.A. from Stanford University.
Tanah L. Spencer
Tel +1 212 488 1282
Fax +1 212 488 1220
tanah.spencer@kobrekim.com
Ms. Spencer's recent matters include providing research and analysis to joint venture partners in connection with a complex business dispute involving litigation in multiple states. Working under the supervision of the firm's attorneys, Ms. Spencer also provides research and analysis for a senior executive of an insurance and financial services company in connection with shareholder lawsuits and regulatory investigations resulting from a restatement of earnings. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Synthetic Products and Trade Counterparty Disputes group and Real Estate, Hospitality, and Gaming group.
Ms. Spencer received her B.A. from Columbia University.
Joshua D. Tannen
Tel +1 212 488 1281
Fax +1 212 488 1220
joshua.tannen@kobrekim.com
Mr. Tannen's recent matters include providing research and analysis to a government in connection with efforts to enforce judgments of more than US $90 million against assets and defendants in multiple jurisdictions in the United States, the Caribbean, and Asia. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Mr. Tannen also provides research and analysis to a large international organization in connection with an investigation into allegations of money laundering and tax offenses. He is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Insolvency, Restructuring, and Distressed Investments group and Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Life Sciences group.
Mr. Tannen received his B.A. from Yale University.
Jennifer C. Thetford
Tel +1 212 488 1269
Fax +1 212 488 1220
jennifer.thetford@kobrekim.com
Ms. Thetford's recent matters include providing research and analysis to a homebuilding company in connection with potential litigation against a major investment bank over alleged mismanagement of a cash management account. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Ms. Thetford also provides research and analysis to an institutional investor in connection with efforts to recover more than US $280 million in losses arising from the Bernard Madoff "Ponzi scheme." She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Commodities and Commodity Derivatives group and Media, Telecommunications, and High Tech group.
Ms. Thetford received her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.
Brittany A. Urick
Tel +1 212 488 1266
Fax +1 212 488 1220
brittany.urick@kobrekim.com
Ms. Urick's recent matters include providing research and analysis to an audit committee in the internal accounting investigation of a New York Stock Exchange listed company and related Securities & Exchange Commission investigation. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Ms. Urick also provides research and analysis to an executive in the financial services industry in connection with investigations into fraudulent real estate schemes by the New York County District Attorney's Office and the New York Department of State and related civil litigation. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Investment Advisory and Investment Funds group and Media, Telecommunications, and High Tech group.
Ms. Urick received her A.B. from Princeton University.
Derek Wang
Tel +1 212 488 1270
Fax +1 212 488 1220
derek.wang@kobrekim.com
Mr. Wang's recent matters include providing research and analysis to Collateralized Loan Obligation funds managed by an international investment bank in connection with litigation arising from a dispute over Loan Default Swap contracts. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Mr. Wang also provides research and analysis to executives in the municipal bond industry to address issues relating to a U.S. Department of Justice and Securities & Exchange Commission investigation into the competitive sale and resale of municipal bonds, derivatives, and reinvestment products. Mr. Wang is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Structured Finance group and Energy, Resources, and Materials group.
Mr. Wang received his B.S. from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce.
George A. Warner
Tel +1 212 488 4928
Fax +1 212 488 1220
george.warner@kobrekim.com
Mr. Warner's recent matters include providing research and analysis to a large investment bank in connection with a lawsuit arising out of a defaulted loan that had been placed in a commercial mortgage-backed security resulting in losses accruing to investors. Mr. Warner is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Insolvency, Restructuring, and Distressed Investments group and Energy, Resources, and Materials group.
Mr. Warner received his A.B. from Brown University.
Eleanor A. Wertman
Tel +1 212 488 4923
Fax +1 212 488 1220
eleanor.wertman@kobrekim.com
Ms. Wertman's recent matters include providing research and analysis to a group of investors in connection with efforts to evaluate the status of US $70+ million investments in offshore funds and potential associated claims. Working under the supervision of the firm's counsel, Ms. Wertman also provides research and analysis to a broker as part of arbitration proceedings brought by a customer relating to alleged manipulation of metal futures markets. She is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Insolvency, Restructuring, and Distressed Investments group and Construction, Aerospace, and Defense group.
Ms. Wertman received her B.A. from Yale University.
Christopher A. Yeager
Tel +1 202 664 1957
Fax +1 202 664 1920
christopher.yeager@kobrekim.com
Mr. Yeager's recent matters include providing research and analysis for investors bringing a claim for over US $1 billion against a major investment bank in connection with improper investments in the auction-rate securities market. Working under the supervision of the Firm's counsel, Mr. Yeager also provides research and analysis to an international investment fund in connection with litigation in the U.S. District Court, District of Columbia arising from enforcement of international restraining orders in the U.S. and other remedies under a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty. He is a member of Kobre & Kim LLP's Structured Finance group and Construction, Aerospace, and Defense group.
Mr. Yeager received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.
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