Kobre & Kim Partners Honored with American Lawyer Media Awards

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Kobre & Kim today announces that Matthew Menchel, a partner in the Miami office, and Eric Bruce, a partner in the Washington DC office, have been recognized by American Lawyer Media for their experience and skills as litigators, as well as their remarkable success and dedication to their respective practices.

Mr. Menchel has been named as a 2015 "Litigation Trailblazer" by The National Law Journal and as this year's "Most Effective Lawyer" in the criminal law category by the Daily Business Review.  Mr. Bruce has been selected as a 2015 "White Collar Crime Trailblazer" by The National Law Journal.

Mr. Menchel is a highly-regarded and experienced trial lawyer who has served as lead counsel in numerous high-profile white-collar criminal and complex civil trials. Mr. Menchel focuses on white-collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation. Last year, Mr. Menchel obtained the landmark acquittal of ex-UBS official Raoul Weil of allegations that he helped wealthy Americans to evade over $20 million in taxes.

As a former federal prosecutor, Mr. Bruce is an experienced trial lawyer and investigator who regularly handles a broad range of matters on behalf of both corporations and individuals within the U.S. and globally. Mr. Bruce also has significant experience in conducting corporate investigations, monitorships and compliance reviews.

Mr. Menchel and Mr. Bruce were also both members of the Kobre & Kim team that successfully defended Pankesh Patel in the 2012 undercover operation hailed as the Justice Department's largest ever FCPA enforcement case.

The National Law Journal's "Trailblazers" series recognizes the notable achievements of outstanding attorneys across five categories, including Litigation, White Collar Crime, Energy/Environment, M&A and Regulatory and Compliance. The Daily Business Review's Most Effective Lawyer award honors attorneys in the South Florida market who have achieved significant victories on behalf of their clients during the past 12 months.  

About Kobre & Kim

Kobre & Kim is a conflict-free global law firm focused exclusively on disputes and investigations. Operating out of offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Washington DC, San Francisco, Miami, Cayman Islands, and British Virgin Islands, it is the premier firm for handling cross-border matters.

Kobre & Kim leverages the skill and experience of U.S. litigators, English solicitors and barristers (including three English Queen's Counsel), Hong Kong solicitors, and offshore attorneys when providing solutions to complex situations that individuals and multinational companies face.

For more information visit: www.kobrekim.com.

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