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Jason Kang

Partner

Kobre & Kim LLP

Jason Kang, a towering figure in the legal profession, began his journey with a keen interest in law and eloquence that made him a moot court star during college. Today, he stands as the head of the Shanghai office of Kobre & Kim, specializing in complex cross-border disputes involving governments, multinational corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. Notably, he represented former board members of Luckin Coffee and obtained significant victories in high-profile cases like those against Chinese billionaire Jia Yueting and Steven Zhang, president of Inter Milan.

In the past year alone, Jason has led groundbreaking representations valued at hundreds of millions of U.S. dollars across multiple jurisdictions, from the Cayman Islands to Hong Kong and beyond. He has recovered over $210 million for a syndicate of financial institutions and served as an independent compliance monitor for Chinese state-owned corporations, enhancing their compliance programs.

Jason is not just a leader in title; he shapes the future of his team through mentorship and development programs, creating a culture of inclusion and diversity. During the pandemic, his compassionate leadership ensured workload assistance, mental health support, and financial aid for his team.

Committed to elevating the legal sector, he is a regular speaker at global events, sharing insights on dispute resolution. He has been highly praised by industry leaders for his exceptional skill in cutting through complexity to deliver commercially viable solutions. His dedication to both his clients and the broader legal community makes him an unparalleled asset to the legal industry.