Name
Tectonic shifts in global investigations: From convergence to fragmentation?
Date & Time
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Speakers
Kyle Wombolt, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Global Head of Corporate Crime and Investigations
Xin Liu, Freshfields Partner
Wook Jin Rha, Yulchon Partner
Nicholas Seng, Johnson & Johnson Legal Director, Investigations & Litigation, APAC
Kamal Sidhu, Chevron Senior Counsel
Michael Yoon, Google Investigations Counsel
Xin Liu, Freshfields Partner
Wook Jin Rha, Yulchon Partner
Nicholas Seng, Johnson & Johnson Legal Director, Investigations & Litigation, APAC
Kamal Sidhu, Chevron Senior Counsel
Michael Yoon, Google Investigations Counsel
Description
Global investigation practices are shifting in response to seismic changes in the enforcement landscape, creating a more complex and unpredictable environment for companies. This session offers a broad overview of how investigative teams are approaching matters in practice today.
The panel are expected to discuss:
- Overview of investigation trends across major jurisdictions
- The role of technology in particular Artificial Intelligence in modern investigations
- Trends in whistleblower activity and its impact on case strategy
- How companies are adapting internal investigation frameworks amid shifting expectations