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  • Noah Rosenblum, Attorney | Sequor Law

    Attorney. Published on Section 1782 post-ZF Automotive. UM Law, Cum Laude. Dean's Merit and Patricia Redmond Scholarship. USF Philosophy, Summa Cum Laude Noah Rosenblum Attorney nrosenblum@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282 vCard Practice Areas Asset Recovery Financial Fraud International Commercial Litigation Noah Rosenblum Attorney nrosenblum@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282 vCard Education University of Miami School of Law, J.D. (Cum Laude ) Dean’s Merit Scholarship Patricia Redmond Scholarship Dean’s List University of South Florida, B.A. in Philosophy, (Summa Cum Laude ) Admissions Florida Languages English Location Miami Bio Media Noah Rosenblum, an attorney at Sequor Law, focuses his practice on international commercial litigation, asset recovery, and financial fraud. He has worked closely with judges in both federal and state courts, contributing to significant legal decisions and assisting with complex cases involving intricate legal issues. Noah earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law, graduating cum laude. During law school, he was on the Dean’s List, was awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship, as well as the prestigious Patricia Redmond Scholarship. He was also a staff editor on the University of Miami Inter-American Law Review, and a student clinician at the Eleanor R. Cristol and Judge A. Jay Cristol Bankruptcy Pro Bono Assistance Clinic. As a law student, he gained practical law firm experience at a boutique litigation firm in Miami, Florida. Additionally, he gained state appellate court experience while serving as a judicial intern for Judge Miller at the Florida Third District Court of Appeal. Noah is a South Florida native and an alumnus of the University of South Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and graduated summa cum laude. Sequor Law Expands Asset Recovery Practice With the Addition of Attorneys Michael Hanlon and Noah Rosenblum Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • Maria Jose Cortesi, Attorney | Sequor Law

    Attorney. Published in American Bankruptcy Trustee Journal on extraterritorial bankruptcy. UM Law, Cum Laude. Cross-border insolvency and High-Net-Worth disputes Maria Jose Cortesi Attorney mcortesi@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 265 vCard Maria Jose Cortesi Attorney mcortesi@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 265 vCard Practice Areas Bankruptcy & Insolvency Asset Recovery High-Net-Worth Disputes Creditors' Rights Judgment & Arbitral Award Enforcement Education University of Miami School of Law, J.D. (Cum Laude, 2020) Florida International University, B.S. (2016) Admissions Florida Southern District of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida Languages English Spanish Location Miami Favorite Quote “Todos tenemos una reserva insospechada de fuerza en el interior, que surge cuando la vida nos pone a prueba. ” – Isabel Allende Bio Recognitions Publications & Presentations Media Maria Jose Cortesi, an attorney at Sequor Law, focuses her practice on cross-border insolvency, asset recovery, and federal and state court fraud-based litigation. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Maria worked at a boutique bankruptcy firm, representing trustees, debtors, and creditors, as well as negotiating settlements in student loan and credit card debt matters. Maria also practiced in the area of construction litigation, representing general contractors and subcontractors in multi-party actions. Maria earned her law degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, where she was on the Dean’s List, a merit scholarship recipient, and a member of the International Moot Court. She also served as a Student Ambassador with the Office of Admissions, regularly speaking with prospective students and participating in panels regarding the law school experience. During her time in law school, Maria interned for the Miami-Dade Public School Board Attorney’s Office, as well as a boutique commercial litigation firm primarily working on cases involving shareholder disputes. She also helped underserved populations receive access to legal assistance as a student attorney in the UM immigration clinic. Maria is also an alumna of Florida International University where she completed her undergraduate studies and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a Pre-Law certificate. Navigating the Extraterritorial Tightrope in the Bankruptcy Code Attorney Spotlight: Maria Jose Cortesi Publications Navigating the Extraterritorial Tightrope in the Bankruptcy Code, Volume 40, Issue 02 American Bankruptcy Trustee Journal, a publication of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (“NABT”), and is being reproduced with the consent of the NABT and the author Awards Dean's List – various semesters at UM Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • Gregory S. Grossman, Founding Shareholder | Sequor Law

    Founding shareholder. Chambers Band 1 — Bankruptcy Litigation, Florida (2025). Best Lawyers since 2007. International Insolvency Institute senior member. Gregory S. Grossman Founding Shareholder ggrossman@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 235 vCard Practice Areas Bankruptcy & Insolvency Creditors' Rights International Commercial Litigation International Arbitration Bank Litigation Gregory S. Grossman Founding Shareholder ggrossman@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 235 vCard Education University of Florida, J.D. (Honors , 1991) Order of the Coif Moot Court Board University of Florida, B.A. Finance (High Honors , 1988) Admissions Florida State Courts: 1991 S.D. Fla. 1992 M.D. Fla. 1992 N.D. Fla. 1992 11th Circuit Court of Appeals 1997 5th Circuit Court of Appeals 1999 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals 2016 4th Circuit Court of Appeals 2020 Languages English Location Miami Bio Recognitions Publications & Presentations Representative Matters Media Greg Grossman is a founding shareholder at Sequor Law. His practice focuses on bankruptcy, insolvency litigation, international asset recovery, international litigation, and litigation involving the Uniform Commercial Code. Grossman has particular experience in cross-border insolvency cases having filed the first Chapter 15 Bankruptcy in the State of Florida when he successfully obtained “foreign main case” recognition of insolvency proceedings for a failed financial institution in Barbados. He has since represented foreign insolvency trustees in more than three dozen additional Chapter 15 cases arising from insolvencies in Antigua, Austria, Brazil, BVI, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Hong Kong, Mexico, Romania, Singapore and UK. In domestic bankruptcies and insolvency litigation, Grossman has represented parties in all facets of reorganizations and liquidations including stay relief litigation, cash collateral disputes, bad faith dismissals, avoidance actions, and plan confirmation disputes. He represents parties in international commercial litigation and arbitration cases and also regularly domesticates and enforces judgment rendered outside the United States. Grossman is certified by The Florida Bar in International Litigation and Arbitration. Presentations 2026 Speaker at ABI International Caribbean Insolvency Symposium 2026: "Foreign Evidence Collection and Judgment Enforcement" - January 14-16, 2026, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 2025 National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges – September 2025 – Chicago - Panelist: Finding Hidden Treasures: Locating Hidden Assets Abroad, Hon. David Jones (Bankr.S.D.N.Y.), Sharon Cohen Levin (NewYork), TJ Abernathy (New York) International Insolvency Institute – January 2025 – Chicago - Panelist: New Challenges in Tracing and Recovering Assets in Insolvency Proceedings, Alecia Johns (Cayman), Angela Barkhouse (Cayman), Adam Swick (Austin), Mark Goodman (Cayman) ABI, Caribbean Insolvency Symposium – January 2025 – Grand Cayman - Moderator: Border Crossings by Bankrupts, Judge Maria de los Angeles Gonzalez (Bankr. Puerto Rico), Simon Dickson (Cayman), Blaire Cahn (New York), Adam Swick (Austin) 2024 National Association of Bankruptcy Trustee International Conference, March 11, 2024 (Miami) - Speaker: You Better Shop Around – Venue Selection for Cross-Border Litigation, Hon. Mary Jo Heston (Tacoma, Washington), Mian Wang, Greenberg Traurig (Boston), Craig Montgomery, Freshfields (London), Connor Murphy, Burford Capital (New York) 2023 National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees Webinar, September 20, 2023 - Speaker: International Committee’s Special Feature on Cross-Border Restructuring, Litigation & Asset Recovery., Hon. Robert Gerber (retired), Fred Stevens, Esq., Candice Klein, Esq. Florida International University, Bench & Bar Conference, May 5, 2023 - Speaker: Improving Your Courtroom Presence, Advocacy Technology and Ethics, Hon. Ariana Fajardo Orshan, Hon. Valerie Manno Schurr, Effie Silva, Esq. 2022 Judges Spellman-Hoeveler American Inns of Court Bench & Bar Conference - Speaker: Gaining the Edge in the Arbitration & International Law, February 18, 2022 Co-Panelists: Kristin Paz, Esq., Pedro Martinez-Fraga, Esq., Ryan Reetz, Esq., Gus Lemelas, Esq., John Rooney, Esq., Katharine Menendez, Esq. 2021 ABI, Caribbean Insolvency Symposium – January 2021 (Virtual) Moderator: Hot Topics in Chapter 15, Judge Laurel M. Isicoff (Miami), Christopher Jarvinen (Miami), Laura Hatfield (Cayman) 2020 American Bankruptcy Institute: Caribbean Insolvency Symposium – January 2020, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Chapter 15 Update (Panel Member). Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), Valuation, Forensic Accounting, and Litigation Services Conference (VFALS) – January 2020, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Use of Forensic Accounting in International/Cross-Border Fraud Cases (Speaker). 2019 American Bankruptcy Institute: Caribbean Insolvency – January 2019, Cayman Islands. Hot Topics in Chapter 15: Discovery Complexities in Chapter 15 and in Parallel Chapter 11 and 15 Cases (Panel Member). Florida Bar Association: Bench & Bar Conference – March 2019, Miami, Florida. Bankruptcy Update(Moderator). Dade County Bar Association: Bench & Bar Conference – April 2019, Miami, Florida. International Law in U.S. Civil Litigation (Panel Member). Forum on International Enforcement of Judgments & Awards – June 2019, Surrey, UK. Insolvency: Top Asset Recovery Tool? (Panel Member). 2018 Forum on the International Enforcement of Judgments & Awards, June 2018, Surrey, UK Cambridge Forums, Arbitration and Injunctive Relief, Panel Member, Mark Ferbrache (Guernsey) 2017 Offshore Alert Miami Conference – April 2017 Chapter 15 Update, Panel Member National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER) – February 2017 Cayman Insolvency and Asset Recovery Conference, Cayman Insolvency Case Studies, Panel Member & Moderator 2016 Florida Forum on Litigation Funding – November 2016, Miami, Speaker Florida Bar International Law Section International Litigation Arbitration and Transactions Conference – February 2016, Miami Cross-Border Recognition of Insolvency Proceedings, Panel Speaker American Bankruptcy Institute: Caribbean Insolvency – February 2016, Cayman Islands Chapter 15 Update – February 2016, Panel Moderator 2015 INSOL – Bermuda One Day Seminar: “Change is as good as a rest” – Keep up with recent developments – June 2015, Panel Member OffshoreAlert Conference Miami 2015 – May 2015 Offshore Insolvencies: A Round Up of Important Developments, Panel Member American Bankruptcy Institute: Caribbean Insolvency – February 2015 Chapter 15 Update – February 2015, Panel Moderator DBR Seminar: “Successfully Trying the Commercial & Residential Foreclosure Case: A Judicial Perspective” – January 2015, Panel Moderator 2014 Offshore Alert Conference –Offshore Liquidations & Asset Recovery: Tips For Success — November 2014 Panel Member Charles Coleman, Esq. (Isle of Man) James Earp, IP (UK) Martin Kenney, Esq. (BVI) American Bankruptcy Institute: Caribbean Insolvency – February 2014 Distribution Issues in Ponzi Scheme Cases Panel Member Judge Laurel Isicoff (Bankr. S.D. Fla.) Judge Stephen Rhodes (Bankr. E.D. Mich) Soneet Kapila, CPA William Hare, Esq. Florida Bar International Law Section – February 2014 12th Annual International Litigation Arbitration Conference Cross-Border Insolvency – Recognizing Caribbean Liquidations Panel Moderator and Member Ileana Espinosa Christianson, Esq. Stephen Leontsinis, Esq. Margot MacInnis, IP Best Lawyers 2014 – Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Super Lawyers Florida – Business Bankruptcy South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy – 2014 Florida Legal Elite 2014 – Bankruptcy & Workout 2013 American Bankruptcy Institute: Caribbean Insolvency – February 2013 International Insolvencies: Journeys to the Center of the Debtors’ Main Interests Panel Moderator and Materials Author Judge Alan Gropper (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) Judge (Ret.) Leif Clark (Bankr. W.D. Tex.) Daniel Bayfield, Esq. (London) South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy – 2013 Super Lawyers Florida 2012 Daily Business Review Foreclosure Seminar – November 2012 Pre-Trial & Discovery in Foreclosures Panel Moderator Judge Ronald Dresnick (Fla. Cir. Ct. 11th Jud. Circ.) Judge Jennifer Bailey (Fla. Cir. Ct. 11th Jud. Circ.) Daily Business Review Foreclosure Seminar – February 2012 Foreclosure Litigation Skills – A View from the Bench Panel Moderator Judge Spencer Eig (Fla. Cir. Ct. 11th Jud. Circ.) Judge David Miller (Fla. Cir. Ct. 11th Jud. Circ.) Judge Beatriz Butchko (Fla. Cir. Ct. 11th Jud. Circ.) American Bankruptcy Institute: Caribbean Insolvency – February 2012 Panel Moderator and Materials Author Judge Robert Gerber (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) Robin Itkin, Esq. Eliot Simpson, Esq. South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy – 2012 Super Lawyers Florida 2011 ABA Sections of Litigation and Criminal Justice Joint Conference – April 2011 How to Collect Your Nuts and Bolts – Enforcement of Judgments Here and Abroad Panel Moderator Judge Vance Salter (Fla. 3rd DCA) Lea Haber Kuck, Esq. Laura M. Bumachar, Esq. (Brazil) Florida’s Legal Elite: Bankruptcy South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers, Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy – 2011 Super Lawyers Florida 2010 American Bankruptcy Institute: Caribbean Insolvency – February 2010 Chapter 15: What’s Hot Since We Last Talked? Panel Member & Materials Author Christopher Redmond, Esq. Simon Whicker, I.P. Fraser Hughes, Esq. Charles Throckmorton, Esq., Moderator Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition: Florida Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights: 2010 South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers, Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy – 2010 2009 American Bar Association – Fall Meeting – October 2009 Cross Border Insolvency in Latin America Panel Moderator Tomas Araya, Esq. Diego Peralta, Esq. Fernando Quiroga, Esq. Giuseppe Scotti, Esq. Stephanie Traband, Esq. OffshoreAlert Conference, April 2009 The Pros and Cons of Using Insolvency Proceedings to Assist in Tracing and Recovering Assets Panel Member Martin Kenney, Esq., Moderator Hugh Dickson, I.P. (Cayman) James Earp, I.P. (UK) Super Lawyers: Corporate Counsel Edition, Bankruptcy & Creditors/Debtors’ Rights – 2009 South Florida Legal Guide, Top lawyers, Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy – 2009 South Florida’s Best Lawyers – Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law – 2009 2008 American Bankruptcy Institute: Caribbean Insolvency – January 2008 Chapter 15 Basics EC Insolvency Regulation Cross-Border Case Update Panel Member Judge Gerardo Carlo (Bankr. D.P.R.) Dan Glosband, Esq. Lynn Hiestand, Esq. Luis Salazar, Esq., Moderator Florida Super Lawyers, Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights: 2008 Florida Legal Elite: Bankruptcy & Workout: 2008 South Florida Legal Guide, Up and Comers, Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy — 2008 2007 Florida Super Lawyers – Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights – 2007 Florida Legal Elite – Bankruptcy & Workout – 2007 South Florida Legal Guide, Up and Comers, Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy — 2007 2006 Florida Super Lawyers – 2006 Florida Legal Elite – Bankruptcy & Workout — 2006 2005 Florida Legal Elite – Bankruptcy & Workout – 2005 South Florida Legal Guide, Up and Comers, Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy – 2005 2004 National Business Institute – April 2004 The Impact of Article 9 Changes on Bankruptcy Speaker and Materials Author Florida Bar International Law Section/ Barcelona Bar Association — April 2004 Barcelona, Spain Practical Considerations for Domesticating Spanish Judgments in Florida Speaker South Florida Legal Guide, Up and Comers, Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy — 2004 2003 Sterling Education Services – January 2003 Problem Loans Seminar – Loan Workouts Speaker and Materials Author Various Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers 2023 Attorney Spotlight: Get to Know Shareholder Gregory S. Grossman Sequor Law Recognized by Chambers & Partners Liquidators of BVI Funds Linked to 1MDB Win Recognition in Florida BVI funds linked to 1MDB fraud seek recognition in Miami Dingway case in GRR Offshore Alert vGlobal 2021 Conference Gregory Grossman Spoke at Ibra- Instituto Brasileiro de Rastreamento de Ativos Sequor Law Is Honored to Support Associação João de Barro in Its Completion of a New School Sequor Law Recognized in the 2022 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America Sequor Law’s Latest Rankings and Recognitions Eleventh Circuit Gives Green Light to Broad Discovery in Aid of Foreign Bankruptcies The 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers Miami’s Specialist in Brazilian Chapter 15 Cases Pooled BVI liquidations seek US recognition Brazilian mining group seeks recognition in Miami Asset Recovery Magazine – Florida Leads the Way in Development of Chapter 15 Jurisprudence Sequor Law Recognized by Chambers USA 2019 German filmmaker’s estate files Florida Chapter 15 Recent Wins – March 2019 Brazilian tyre co files Chapter 15 to probe “detrimental” transactions Foreign representative of Brazilian businessman accused of smuggling yacht files Chapter 15 in Miami Burford Raises $250 M in 24 Hours, Litigation Funding Rolls On SDFL Adopts Guidelines For Cooperation On Int’l Bankruptcies Chilean liquidator in alleged Ponzi case recognised in Australia Sequor Law Listed Among World’s Top 100 Cross-Border Restructuring and Insolvency Law Firms Global Restructuring Review Top 100 Law Firms Listing Internationally Noted Attorneys Establish Sequor Law Fla. Judge OKs Espírito Santo’s $8M Deal With Bankrupt Bank Honors & Achievements 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers Guide Chambers & Partners — Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Florida) , Band 2 (2019–2025) Chambers & Partners — Bankruptcy Litigation (Florida) , Band 1 (2020–2025) Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite and Florida Super Lawyers — 2006–2020 The Best Lawyers in America Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law — 2007-2025 Litigation – Bankruptcy — 2011-2025 Board Certified by The Florida Bar in International Litigation and Arbitration International Insolvency Institute, Member (invitation only) Lawyers’ Advisory Board for the Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida (appointed by Chief Judge) Published Decisions Published decisions in which Greg has participated include: In re: Mirror Trading International , 2025 WL 2110491 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2025) (Russin, J.) AD Capital v. Davide , 411 So. 3d 554 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2025) In re: SAM Industrias, S.A. , 655 B.R. 245 (S.D. Fla. December 6, 2023) (Scola, J.) In re: SAM Industrias, S.A. , 653 B.R. 196 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2023) (Mark, J.) In re: MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners II L.P. , 2023 WL 2603865 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. March 15, 2023) (Jones, J.) In re: MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners II L.P. , 2022 WL 17744002 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. December 16, 2022) (Jones, J.) In re: MatlinPatterson Global Opportunities Partners II L.P. , 2022 WL 3702990 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. August 26, 2022) (Jones, J.) In re Newbrook Shipping Corp. , 620 F.Supp.3d 298 (D. Md. August 9, 2022) Oriental Republic of Uruguay v. Italba Corporation , 606 F.Supp.3d 1250 (S.D. Fla. 2022) In re Newbrook Shipping Corp ., 31 F.4th 889 (4th Cir. 2022) In re Varig Logistica, S.A. , 2021 WL 5045684 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. October 28, 2021) (Mark, J.) In re Transbrasil S.A. Linhas Aereas , 860 Fed.Appx. 163 (11th Cir. 2021) In re Cortuk , 633 B.R. 236 (Bankr. D.NJ 2021) (Gravelle, J.) In re Transbrasil S.A. Linhas Aereas , 2020 WL 10458630 (S.D. Fla. March 16, 2020) (Altonaga, J.) In re SAM Industrias SA , 2019 WL 1012790 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. March 01, 2019) (Mark, J.) USA v. Maritime Life Caribbean Limited , 913 F.3d 1027 (11th Cir. 2019) In re Bhalla, 573 B.R. 265 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2017) (May, J.) In re Massa Falido do Banco Cruzeiro do Sul, S.A. , 567 B.R. 212 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2017) (Isicoff, J.) In re Cinque Terre Financial Group Limited , 2017 WL 4843738 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2017) (Garrity, J.) In re Cinque Terre Financial Group Limited , 2016 WL 6952349 (S.D.N.Y. 2016) (Swain, J.) In re Transbrasil SA Linhas Aereas , 557 B.R. 240 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2016) (Cristol, J.) Gilbert & Caddy, P.A. v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. , 193 F.Supp.3d 1294 (S.D. Fla. 2016) (Bloom, J.) In re Cinque Terre Financial Group Limited , 2016 WL 3092268 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2016) (Garrity, J.) Inter-American Development Bank v. Venti S.A. , 2016 WL 5786982 (S.D. Fla. 2016) (Goodman, J.) In re International Oil Trading Company, LLC, 548 B.R. 825 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2016) (Kimball, J.) In re Transbrasil S.A. Linhas Aereas, 644 Fed.Appx. 959 (11th Cir. 2016) US v. Gutierrez , 2016 WL 592818 (S.D. Fla. 2016) (Huck, J.) Sundale Consolidated, Ltd. v. Ocean Bank , 2016 WL 4385779 (S.D. Fla. 2016) In re International Oil Trading Company, LLC , 545 B.R. 336 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2016) (Kimball, J.) In re Petroforte Brasileiro de Petroleo Ltda. , 542 B.R. 899 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2015) (Mark, J.) United States v. Gutierrez , 2015 WL 13238669 (S.D. Fla. 2015) (Otazo-Reyes, J.) Gilbert & Caddy, P.A. v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. , 2015 WL 12862724 (S.D. Fla. 2015) (Bloom, J.) Gilbert & Caddy, P.A. v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. , 2015 WL 12862720 (S.D. Fla. 2015) (Bloom, J.) In re Petroforte Brasileiro de Petroleo Ltda. , 530 B.R. 503 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2015) (Mark, J.) In re FFS Data , 2015 WL 631398 (S.D. Fla. 2015) (Rosenberg, J.) In re FFS Data , 776 F.3d 1299 (11th Cir. 2015) In re Banco Santos, S.A. , 2014 WL 5655025 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2014) (Isicoff, J.) In re Transbrasil S.A. Linhas Aéreas, 2014 WL 1655990 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2014) (Cristol, J.) In re Cozumel Caribe , 506 B.R. 330 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2014) (Glenn, J.) Iberiabank v. Geisen , 506 B.R. 573 (S.D. Fla. 2014) (Moore, J.) General Electric Capital v. Chuly International , 118 So. 3d 325 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2013) In re All American Semiconductor , 490 B.R. 418 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2013) (Isicoff, J.) In re Village at Dadeland Associates , 2012 WL 3013935 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2012) Sirius Computer Solutions v. AASI Creditor Liquidating Trust , 2011 WL 3607653 (S.D. Fla. 2012) (Moreno, J.) Sundale Ltd. v. Ocean Bank , 441 B.R. 384 (S.D. Fla. 2010) (Moreno, J.) In re Pegasus Wireless , 391 Fed.Appx. 802 (11th Cir. 2010) In re All American Semiconductor , 2010 WL 2854153 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2010) (Isicoff, J.) In re Sundale, Ltd. , 410 B.R. 101 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2009) (Isicoff, J.) Gutierrez v. Gutierrez , 14 So.3d 1250 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2009) In re Demeo , 377 B.R. 731 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2007) (Hyman, J.) Jones Boat Yard v. M/V Capella , 2006 WL 3664405 (S.D. Fla. 2006) (Moreno, J.) Paiz v. Castellanos , 2006 WL 2578807 (S.D. Fla. 2006) (Huck, J.) In re White , 2005 WL 5154692 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2005) (Hyman, J.) In re Lancaster Steel , 284 B.R. 152 (S.D. Fla. 2002) Muka v. Horizon Financial , 766 So.2d 239 (Fla. 4th DCA 2000) Wilkins v. CIT , 153 F.3d 1273 (11th Cir. 1998) In re Banco Latino International , 187 B.R. 393 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1995) (Cristol, J.) Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • Juan J. Mendoza, Partner | Sequor Law

    Partner. Super Lawyers Rising Star (2024-2025). INSOL International certified. AIJA Litigation Commission Co-President. Published in Florida Bar Journal on Article 9 UCC Juan J. Mendoza Partner jmendoza@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 250 vCard Juan J. Mendoza Partner jmendoza@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 250 vCard Practice Areas Bankruptcy & Insolvency Asset Recovery Creditors' Rights Financial Fraud Education Emory University School of Law, J.D. (2014) Executive Managing Editor of the Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal Intern to the Honorable Laurel M. Isicoff, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Florida. Published a student comment, Avoiding the Inequalities Created by In re Delco Oil, Inc.- The Need for an Innocent Vendor Exception in the 2014 issue of the Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal Arizona State University, B.A. (2011) Bachelor of Science, Economics Bachelor of Science, Finance Admissions The Florida Bar State Bar of Georgia State Bar of Texas United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas Languages English Spanish Location Miami Favorite Quote “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. ” – Milton Berle Bio Publications & Presentations Representative Matters Media Juan J. Mendoza, a partner at Sequor Law, focuses his practice on international litigation, asset recovery, bankruptcy, cross-border insolvency, and creditors’ rights. He represents foreign fiduciaries, non-U.S. judgment creditors, domestic trustees, and other parties in complex commercial matters, including fraud disputes and cross-border recovery actions. He regularly handles Chapter 15 cases under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, enforcement of foreign judgments, and proceedings to obtain evidence for use abroad under 28 U.S.C. § 1782. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Juan served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert L. Jones, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Texas, and worked in a bankruptcy boutique practicing bankruptcy, business reorganizations and commercial litigation. Juan’s experience includes the representation of debtors in possession, creditors and trustees in the healthcare and oil and gas industries. A native Spanish speaker born in Peru with significant litigation experience, Juan is uniquely equipped to assist foreign clients in multijurisdictional matters. Juan was named as “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2024 and 2025. He is also active in the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA), where he serves as the Co-President of the Litigation Commission, and as a member of the Business Crime and Civil Fraud and Insolvency Commissions. Juan was also selected as a Business Law Fellow for the years 2020-2022 and served as the Chair of its Membership Committee during 2023-2024. Juan also formed part of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges’ 13th Next Generation Program in 2022. Juan was also awarded the Foundation Certificate in International Insolvency Law by INSOL International upon successful completion of its course work in foreign insolvency laws. Juan is admitted to practice in Florida, Georgia and Texas, the United States District Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida, the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas, as well as the Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern District of Florida and the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas. Sequor Law Promotes Juan J. Mendoza, Christopher A. Noel, and Joseph B. Rome to Partner 11th Circuit Appeal News Sequor Law Promotes Attorney Juan J. Mendoza to Counsel Arnoldo “Arnie” Lacayo and Juan Mendoza Attend 60th Annual AIJA Congress in Singapore Service of Process Abroad: No International Agreement? Liquidators of BVI Funds Linked to 1MDB Win Recognition in Florida BVI funds linked to 1MDB fraud seek recognition in Miami Virtual September CLE Luncheon Attorney Spotlight: Juan Mendoza Sequor Law’s Latest Rankings and Recognitions Asset recovery column: Recognition of an individual debtor’s insolvency proceeding – beware the perils New ‘Substantial Doubt’ Standard for Foreign Judgment Enforcement in Fla. Articles and Publications Capitulo 15 y la Globalización de la Insolvencia, Facilitando la Insolvencia Extranjera en los Estados Unidos , Forjando el futuro: Derecho Concursal 4.0, 1st Ed., 2024, p. 43, Co-Autor. Florida Bar International Law Quarterly, “Navigating § 1782 Judicial Assistance for International Arbitration Post-ZF Automotive ”, Vol. XLI, no.1, Winter 2025 Edition, p. 20 Florida Bar International Law Quarterly, “In re Al Zawawi – Rethinking Eligibility Requirements in Chapter 15 Cases ”, Vol. XL, no. 3, Fall 2024 Edition, p. 15 Author, Florida Bar Journal, “Should Durham Affect the Interpretation of “Assignee” Under Florida’s Version of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code?”, Vol. 96, No. 6, November/December 2022 p. 48. FIRE Magazine , Issue 9, Co-author, “Service of Process Abroad: No International Agreement? No Problem. Rely on FRCP 4(f)(2) & (3)”, May 2022 Daily Business Review , Co-author, “New ‘Substantial Doubt’ Standard for Foreign Judgment Enforcement in FLA.”, August 7, 2018 Global Restructuring Review , Co-author, “Asset Recovery Column: Recognition of an individual debtor’s insolvency proceeding-beware the perils,” March 27, 2019 Presentations and Seminars From Transactions to Disputes: Mitigating Risks in the Americas , International Association of Young Lawyers’ Americas Meeting 2025 – Legal Innovation Lab: Navigating Business in the Americas, Montreal, January 31, 2025, Moderator. Applying Insights to Real World Scenarios , Challenges in Global Asset Recovery and Enforcement of Judgments, International Association of Young Lawyers’ Seminar, Curacao, April 13, 2024, Workshop Facilitator. The Hague Judgment Convention – a gamechanger? , International Association of Young Lawyers’ Half-Year Conference at The Hague, Netherlands, May 25, 2023, Panel Member. Emerging Issues in Chapter 15 and Comparative Enactments of the Model Law on Cross-border Insolvency , Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, September 14, 2021, Panel Member. Deconstructing Fraud: Entering the Mind Through Financial Investigation , Sequor Law Summer Series Podcast, July 28, 2021, Speaker. Nuts and Bolts of the Legislative Process, Business Law Section of the Florida Bar, June 30, 2021, Moderator. This House Believes: COVID-19 is not the most significant development of 2020 , INSOL Cayman Virtual Seminar, November 17, 2020, Panel Member. Published Decisions Al Zawawi v. Diss (In re Talal Qais Abdulmunem Al Zawawi), 97 F.4th 1244 (11th Cir. 2024). Qais Abdulmunem Al Zawawi v. Colin Diss, Hannah Davie, and Michael Leeds (In re Talal Qais Abdulmunem Al Zawawi) , 2022 WL 596836 (M.D. Fla. Feb. 28, 2022). In re Talal Qais Abdulmunem Al Zawawi , 634 B.R. 11 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2021), aff’d on Feb. 28, 2022. Savings Deposit Insurance Fund of Turkey (Tasarruf Medvuati Sigorta Fonu) v. Aksoy , 66 Misc. 3d 180, 111 N.Y.S.3d 820 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2019), aff’d, 189 A.D.3d 722, 134 N.Y.S.3d 722 (2020). Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • David Short, Counsel | Sequor Law

    Counsel, Washington, D.C. Former Sixth Circuit staff attorney. U.S. District Court judicial fellow. UVA Law. Financial fraud and commercial litigation David Short Counsel dshort@sequorlaw.com (+1) 202-900-8740 vCard David Short Counsel dshort@sequorlaw.com (+1) 202-900-8740 vCard Practice Areas International Commercial Litigation Financial Fraud Asset Recovery Appellate Law Creditors' Rights Education University of Virginia School of Law, J.D. (2015) Virginia Environmental Law Journal, Article Development Editor Lile Moot Court College of William and Mary, B.S. (2011) James Monroe Scholar – Performed original research as an undergraduate student Fencing Team – Attended the USA Collegiate Fencing Championship in 2011 Admissions U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Languages English Location Washington, D.C. Favorite Quote “It’s not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren’t doing it. ” – Terry Pratchett, Thief of Time Bio Media David Short, counsel at Sequor Law, focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, financial fraud, and government contract disputes. He brings a diverse background in trial and appellate practice, with experience spanning federal courts, private practice, and public interest work. Before joining Sequor Law, David was an Associate at an international litigation boutique in Washington, D.C., where he took and defended depositions, argued motions in court, and developed litigation strategies in cases involving commercial and government contract fraud. He managed case teams and maintained direct engagement with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel throughout the litigation process. Prior to that, David served as a Senior Associate at a prominent regional firm in New York, handling all stages of litigation, from briefing and oral argument to discovery and depositions, and participated in internal investigations for financial and educational institutions. David also served as a Staff Attorney in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, where he drafted legal memoranda and helped prepare more than 100 orders in civil and criminal appellate cases. He previously held a judicial fellowship with the Hon. Louise Flanagan of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, where he worked on matters involving ERISA, the False Claims Act, and white-collar crime. David earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia Law School, where he participated in Lile Moot Court and was the Article Development Editor of the Virginia Environmental Law Journal . Sequor Law Expands Washington, D.C. Office with Addition of David Short Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know David Short Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • William T. Nichols, Director of Investigations | Sequor Law

    Director of Investigations. Investigations across 8+ global regions. Supported $1.65B award enforcement. Triggered Pentagon IG and FBI probes William T. Nichols Director of Investigations wnichols@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282 vCard Practice Areas Investigations William T. Nichols Director of Investigations wnichols@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282 vCard Education George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs, M.A. (2015) Middle East Studies, professional specialization in International Security Studies Emory University, B.A. (2009) Major: International Studies Minor: Arabic Languages English Arabic Location Miami Favorite Quote: “There are two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group. There is less competition there. ” – Indira Gandhi Bio Media William T. Nichols, Director of Investigations at Sequor Law, has managed numerous cross-border asset recovery investigations in Latin America, the Middle East, Russia/CIS, South Asia, East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Western Europe, and the US. Prior to joining the firm, he helped lead a London, UK-based disputes-only investigations boutique’s US business development efforts and managed a multi-jurisdictional asset trace to support enforcement of a USD 1.65 billion arbitral award. His experience also includes managing sanctions defense, adversarial campaign, and internal investigations for governments, multinational corporations, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. His work as lead investigator on a corporate intelligence case concerning improprieties associated with a USD 10 billion defense contract helped precipitate extensive media coverage and subsequent investigations by the Pentagon’s Inspector General, the FBI’s Public Corruption Squad, and the US Senate. He began his investigative career conducting mobile surveillance for matrimonial disputes and insurance fraud cases in the Washington, DC metro area. He received his Master of Arts in Middle East Studies with a professional specialization in International Security Studies from the George Washington Elliott School of International Affairs in Washington, D.C. He graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, GA, where he majored in International Studies and minored in Arabic. Sequor Law Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of William Nichols as Director of Investigations Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • Arnoldo B. Lacayo, Shareholder | Sequor Law

    Shareholder. Board Certified in International Litigation. Burton Award winner. IBA Asset Recovery officer. ICC FraudNet Future. FL Bar Int' Lit. & Arb. Vice Chair Arnoldo B. Lacayo Shareholder alacayo@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 230 vCard Arnoldo B. Lacayo Shareholder alacayo@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 230 vCard Practice Areas Asset Recovery Financial Fraud Bankruptcy & Insolvency International Commercial Litigation Corruption & Proceeds of Crime Recovery International Arbitration Creditors' Rights Bank Litigation Education University of Miami School of Law, J.D. (Cum Laude , 2003) Received the 2003 Burton Award for Legal Achievement awarded by the Burton Foundation and the Library of Congress for an article he authored as Articles and Comments Editor for the University of Miami Inter-American Law Review. University of Notre Dame, B.A. (Magna Cum Laude , 2000) Admissions The Florida Bar 11th Circuit Court of Appeals United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida Languages English Spanish Location Miami Favorite Quote “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. ” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Bio Recognitions Publications & Presentations Representative Matters Media Arnoldo (Arnie) Lacayo, a shareholder at Sequor Law, focuses his international litigation practice on financial fraud, asset recovery and cross-border insolvency. He has experience litigating complex disputes in both state and federal courts, as well as before arbitral bodies, and has represented multi-national corporations, sovereign governments, Receivers, Trustees and other foreign officeholders in matters pending in U.S. Courts. Arnie regularly supervises transnational investigations and has instructed counsel in dozens of jurisdictions. He also has extensive experience working with the versatile 28 U.S.C. § 1782 discovery statute and Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Arnie is an active member of the International Bar Association (IBA) where he is an officer in the Asset Recovery Committee. He is also one of the U.S. members of ICC FraudNet where he co-chairs the FraudNet Future group. Arnie also remains active with the Florida Bar’s International Law Section as former Chair of the one-thousand member-plus organization and where he continues to serve as a member of the Executive Council. As a native Spanish speaker, prior to settling in South Florida, Arnie lived and studied in Latin America. He is a cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. As the Articles and Comments Editor for the University of Miami Inter-American Law Review, he authored Seeking a Balance: International Pharmaceutical Patent Protection, Public Health Crises and The Emerging Threat of Bio-Terrorism, 33 U. Miami Inter-Am. L. Rev. 295 (2002), for which he received the 2003 Burton Award for Legal Achievement, an award presented annually by the Burton Foundation in association with the Library of Congress. Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Arnoldo “Arnie” Lacayo Sequor Law Adds ICC FraudNet Attorney as New DC Office Head Various Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers 2023 Arnoldo “Arnie” Lacayo and Juan Mendoza Attend 60th Annual AIJA Congress in Singapore WWL Thought Leader Global Elite - Arnoldo B. Lacayo Q&A Arnoldo Lacayo Thought Leaders Interview Sequor Law Is Honored to Support Associação João de Barro in Its Completion of a New School Global: An Introduction to Asset Tracing & Recovery (Law Firms) Sequor Law’s Latest Rankings and Recognitions 11th Circuit Court Of Appeals Affirms Sequor Law Section 1782 Orders The 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers Section 1782 Remains One of the Most Powerful Discovery Tools as Appellate Courts Uphold its Use in Aid of Private Commercial Arbitration Brazilian magazine group enters Chapter 15 in Florida Two Sequor Law Attorneys Named Rising Legal Stars by Latinvex New ‘Substantial Doubt’ Standard for Foreign Judgment Enforcement in Fla. Chilean liquidator in alleged Ponzi case recognised in Australia Argentine Publisher Files for Chapter 15 Recognition in Florida to Access Citibank Account Internationally Noted Attorneys Establish Sequor Law Fla. Judge OKs Espírito Santo’s $8M Deal With Bankrupt Bank Honors & Achievements Arnie is also a sought-after speaker and member of distinguished organizations: Recognized by Lawdragon 2026 - Financial Fraud, Asset Recovery & International Insolvency Litigation Recognized by Lexology Index: Asset Recovery 2025 Recognized in the 2025 edition of Legal 500's Miami Elite Rankings Vice Chair of the Florida Bar’s International Litigation and Arbitration Certification Committee Member of the Florida Bar International Litigation and Arbitration Certification Committee Officer of the International Bar Association Asset Recovery Committee Recognized by SuperLawyers in 2025 Former Chair of The Florida Bar’s International Law Section and member of the Executive Council Active with the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) where he served as Co-Chair of the National Representatives Committee and officer in the Extended Bureau, and recognized as a lifetime honorary member of AIJA Arnoldo B. Lacayo is an ICC FraudNet Future. ICC FraudNet is a worldwide network of leading lawyers who specialise in fraud, international asset tracing and recovery. Visit https://iccfraudnet.org/members to learn more about the network and our members. Published Decisions Application of Consorcio Ecuatoriano de Telecomunicaciones S.A. v. JAS Forwarding (USA) , Inc., 747 F.3d 1262 (11th Cir. 2014): affirming the applicability of the 28 U.S.C. § 1782 discovery statute in support of contemplated foreign proceedings; In re Sociedad Militar Seguro de Vida , 985 F.Supp.2d 1375 (N.D. Ga. 2013): granting 28 U.S.C. § 1782 assistance in support of litigation pending in Curaçao Sallah v. Worldwide Clearing, LLC, et al ., 2011 WL 5914034 (S.D. Fla. Nov. 28, 2011): order denying various motions to dismiss fraudulent transfers and unjust enrichment claims by Receiver; In re Application of Dr. Afonso Henrique Alves Braga , 272 F.R.D. 621 (S.D. Fla. 2011) order denying motion to vacate or amend order granting petition for judicial assistance pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1782; Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota S.A. E.S.P. v. Mercury Telco Group, Inc. , 670 F. Supp. 2d 1357 (S.D. Fla. 2009): order confirming and enforcing a multi-million dollar arbitration award in favor of a Colombian telecommunications company; Mercury Telco Group, Inc., v. Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogota S.A. E.S.P. , 670 F. Supp. 2d 1350 (S.D. Fla. 2009): order dismissing lawsuit against Colombian telecommunications company and compelling arbitration. Publications Contributor to Obtaining Evidence for Use in International Tribunals under 28 U.S.C. § 1782 – Second Edition – Edward M. Mullins and Lawrence W. Newman; Editors Contributor to International Litigation , in the International Law Deskbook - 2d Ed., The Florida Bar International Law Section 2026 Presentations Moderator at iLaw 2026, The Florida Bar International Law Section: "Parallel Proceedings and Forum Battles in the Age of Extraterritorial Enforcement" - February 13, 2026, Miami, FL Speaker at OffshoreAlert Miami 2024: “High-Value International Recovery” – April 2024 Speaker at Thoughtleaders4 Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement Conference: “Tips for working for a Sovereign” – January 2023, London, UK Speaker at C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami: “Cross-Border Insolvency and Restructuring as Mechanisms for Exposing Fraud and Recovering Assets” – October 2022 Speaker at OffshoreAlert London: “High-Value International Recovery: Tips From The Experts (Part Two)” – October 2022 Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • Robert B. Kearney, Attorney | Sequor Law

    Attorney, Washington, D.C. Former U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee clerk. U.S. Bankruptcy Court clerkship. SEC internship. Notre Dame Law Robert B. Kearney Attorney rkearney@sequorlaw.com (+1) 202-900-8739, Ext. 312 vCard Practice Areas International Commercial Litigation Asset Recovery Bankruptcy & Insolvency Creditors' Rights Judgment & Arbitral Award Enforcement High-Net-Worth Disputes Robert B. Kearney Attorney rkearney@sequorlaw.com (+1) 202-900-8739, Ext. 312 vCard Education Notre Dame Law School, J.D. (2022) Head Coach, Notre Dame Debate Team Carleton College, B.A. Economics (2017) 2017 Carleton College Start-Up Competition Fellow Study Abroad: University of St. Andrews (2014-15) Admissions District of Columbia Maryland U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Languages English Location Washington, D.C. Favorite Quote “I shall either find a way or make one. ” – Hannibal the Barcid, 218 B.C. Bio Media Robert B. Kearney, an attorney at Sequor Law, focuses his practice on international commercial litigation, asset recovery, financial fraud, and a range of insolvency matters. Prior to Sequor Law, Robert was a judicial law clerk for the Honorable James J. Tancredi at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut. During his time there, he drafted opinions and memoranda on complex and cutting-edge issues in bankruptcy law, commercial law, and mass tort law, including non-consensual third-party releases. Before his work in Connecticut, Robert clerked for the Honorable Erik S. Atas at the Maryland Circuit Court for Baltimore City. He also served as a Law Clerk for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary under Senator Amy Klobuchar, where he provided insights on various legal and policy issues. Robert earned his law degree from the University of Notre Dame. During law school, he interned at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, an international law firm in China, and a trade association focusing on tech issues. He also served as a research assistant to several professors and as the Head Coach of the Notre Dame Debate Team. Robert is also an alumnus of Carleton College, where he completed his undergraduate studies in Economics. Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Robert B. Kearney Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Robert B. Kearney to Its Washington, D.C. Office Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • Giovanni Angles, Counsel | Sequor Law

    Counsel. MIAS Director. Past-President, AIJA International Arbitration Commission. 15 years in ICSID, ICC, ICDR, UNCITRAL. Matters exceeding $400M Giovanni Angles Counsel gangles@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 213 vCard Giovanni Angles Counsel gangles@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 213 vCard Practice Areas International Arbitration Investor-State Arbitration International Commercial Litigation Judgment & Arbitral Award Enforcement Asset Recovery Education University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D. (Cum Laude , 2011) Notre Dame Law Review — Note & Submissions Editor Outstanding Oral Argument Award for 1L Moot Court Bengal Bouts boxing tournament Florida International University, B.A. (2007) Vice President of Pi Sigma Alpha chapter (Political Science Honor Society) Goalie for FIU Hockey Club Admissions Florida Bar Associations & Memberships Director, Miami International Arbitration Society (MIAS) Past-President, International Arbitration Commission, and Honorary Member, International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) Board of Directors, Notre Dame Law Association (NDLA) Languages English Spanish Location Miami Favorite Quote “Anyone can quote the law. But can you move the room? ” Bio Publications & Presentations Representative Matters Media Giovanni Angles is Counsel at Sequor Law, where he focuses his practice on international arbitration and complex business litigation. He represents individuals, corporations, and sovereign governments in high-stakes international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations under the world’s major arbitration rules, including ICSID, ICC, UNCITRAL, and ICDR. With more than a decade of experience, he has acted as lead counsel in cross-border disputes and has represented clients across a range of industries—including hospitality, pharmaceuticals, luxury consumer goods, financial services, food and beverage, and telecommunications. His litigation experience spans U.S. state and federal courts and covers matters such as breach of contract, business torts, defamation, fraud, trademark infringement, unfair competition, and trade secret misappropriation. Fluent in Spanish, Giovanni frequently works with international clients and witnesses throughout Latin America and Europe. His deep grasp of cross-cultural legal issues helps him deliver innovative and strategic solutions tailored to his clients’ needs. Prior to joining Sequor Law, he served as Senior Counsel at a nationally-recognized litigation firm, where he acted as lead counsel in cross-border disputes and handled all phases of international arbitration proceedings—from opening statements to witness examinations and closing arguments. Earlier in his career, Giovanni practiced at a global Vault Law 100 firm, representing sovereigns and investors in high-value proceedings under the ICSID and UNCITRAL Rules—including a $400 million expropriation claim against the Venezuelan government. Giovanni began his legal career at a Chicago-based international firm, litigating commercial disputes, civil rights and international child abduction matters under the Hague Convention. He also served as a legal clerk in the Felony Trial Division of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Giovanni Angles Sequor Law Taps Recognized Arbitration Leader Giovanni Angles to Strengthen Global Practice Publications Barkett, Angles, and Ampudia, The 2022 ICSID Amendments: Key Strategic Considerations for Parties (2022) Giovanni Angles and Chiara Caliandro, Exploring Integrity, Spotlight AIJA Podcast (2022) Giovanni Angles, Carlos Concepcion, et al., Virtual Hearings in International Arbitration: A Checklist (2020) Giovanni Angles and Emma Lindsay, International Investment Arbitration in Latin America: Year in Review 2014-2016 Giovanni Angles, Note, No Suit For You! Iqbal’s Effect on Potentially Meritorious Cases , 86 NOTRE DAME L. REV. 795 (2011) Representative Cases Represented hospitality property investors from Argentina, France, Portugal and Canada in a multiparty investment treaty dispute under the UNCITRAL Rules against the United Mexican States. The proceedings are administered by ICSID and seated in Washington, D.C. Represented a multinational medical device manufacturer in pre-investment dispute negotiations against a Central American state concerning prospective treaty violations under DR-CAFTA. Represented a German construction manufacturer and affiliate distributor in a breach of contract and business tort dispute administered by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and seated in Boston. Represented Barbados investor in ICSID (World Bank) arbitration against the Venezuelan government involving claims under the Barbados-Venezuela bilateral investment treaty, related to expropriation of hotels and tourism-related assets with claims exceeding $400 million. Represented the Government of the Dominican Republic in an UNCITRAL investor-state dispute involving the real estate sector. Represented financial services investors in parallel ICSID and UNCITRAL (Permanent Court of Arbitration) investor-state proceedings against the Republic of Colombia. Represented Panamanian company in ICDR arbitration with Canadian entertainment company involving rights to sale and use of entertainment technology throughout Latin America. Represented U.S. investor in ICDR arbitration concerning a Jamaican joint venture in the technology industry. Represented British Virgin Islands companies in federal litigation against the Republic of Ecuador concerning a $1 billion asset expropriation. Represented a veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer in trade secret misappropriation litigation in the U.S. District of Kansas. Represented a multinational chemical producer and distributor to negotiate international arbitration clauses for its Asia-Pacific affiliates’ commercial transactions. Represented a Panamanian company in vacatur proceedings pursuant to the New York Convention in the Southern District of Florida. Represented U.S. aerospace defense company subject to a subpoena in the Southern District of Florida and advised on confidentiality issues related to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. Represented a financial institution in negligence action in Florida state court involving liability for latent environmental issues in connection with real estate mortgage. Represented consumer products manufacturer in the Middle District of Florida for breach of contract in connection with a stock purchase and settlement agreement executed prior to a corporate buyout. Represented luxury goods manufacturer in international arbitration under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), to defend its trademark rights where foreign infringers were held to be cybersquatters and the improper domain names were seized. Represented an indigent mother in a federal bench trial in the Northern District of Illinois under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, ultimately negotiating a favorable post-trial settlement that won the client custody of her daughters. Represented an indigent father in federal court proceedings in the Northern District of Georgia under the Hague Convention of the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, resulting in an order reestablishing his custodial rights by enforcing the foreign court’s jurisdiction in our client’s favor. Deposed two federal ICE agents in a class action lawsuit alleging constitutional civil rights violations due to improperly issued immigration detainers, and co-authored briefs to successfully certify the class. Advised on choice of law issues and led factual investigation of more than 200 alleged false statements in a defamation and disparagement suit in South Dakota state court against ABC News and others, seeking more than $1 billion in actual and statutory damages for a beef producer. Represented a multinational bank in a patent infringement case against a non-practicing entity (a patent troll) involving data encryption technology. Represented a digital cable television provider in a high-stakes patent infringement case against a telecommunications provider involving VoIP and data transmission technologies. Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • Christopher A. Noel, Partner | Sequor Law

    Partner. Super Lawyers Rising Star. $1.02B jury verdict affirmed. $388M ICC award enforcement. Cross-border insolvency, HNW disputes, and art fraud Christopher A. Noel Partner cnoel@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 264 vCard Practice Areas Asset Recovery International Commercial Litigation Appellate Law High-Net-Worth Disputes Corruption & Proceeds of Crime Recovery Financial Fraud International Arbitration Judgment & Arbitral Award Enforcement Christopher A. Noel Partner cnoel@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 264 vCard Education University of Miami School of Law, J.D. (Magna Cum Laude , 2015) Honors: Dean’s List; Stearns Weaver Scholarship; Dean’s Certificates of Achievement in Evidence, International Economic Law, and Elements; Certificate of Achievement in Legal Communications Law Review: The University of Miami Inter-American Law Review , Executive Editor University of Miami School of Business Administration, M.B.A. (2011) University of Miami School of Business Administration, B.B.A. (2010) Honors: Provost’s Honor Roll; Dean’s List; Henry King Stanford Scholarship Admissions Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Associations & Memberships Third District Court of Appeal Historical Society Legal Services of Greater Miami Leaders Council Legal Services of Greater Miami Young Professionals Council Languages English Location Miami Favorite Quote “Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done .” – Hon. Louis Brandeis Bio Publications & Presentations Representative Matters Media Christopher A. Noel, a partner at Sequor Law, focuses his practice on international litigation, arbitration, and appeals. He represents sovereign governments, individuals, and corporate and institutional victims of fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct in the United States and abroad. Christopher’s experience includes a variety of international asset recovery efforts from fraud investigations and pre-suit negotiations to the prosecution of jury trials and appeals, with a particular focus on the recovery of specialized assets such as fine art and antiquities in addition to monetary damages. He has worked on matters involving North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Christopher is a past Chair of the Legal Services of Greater Miami Young Professionals Council and is a member of its Leaders Council. He is also an active member of the Florida Third District Court of Appeal Historical Society. Christopher is regularly invited to present on topics related to international litigation and fraud at various forums around the world. He has been honored by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star in International Law since 2021. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Christopher worked on a trial and appellate team at an AmLaw 100 law firm, specializing in complex issues of first impression and “bet the company” lawsuits. Before practicing law, he worked as a foreign policy advisor to both governmental and non-governmental entities operating in the Western Hemisphere. Christopher is admitted to all Florida State Courts as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Eleventh Circuits. Publications & Presentations Mitigating Reputational Risks in the Crosshairs of Fraud and Asset Recovery: Fine Tuning Your Messaging and PR Strategy, C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference, Geneva, March 12, 2026 Beyond the Bar: How Non-Lawyers Are Shaping Cross-Border Disputes, TL4 Circle , Windsor, UK, November 21, 2025 Political Change and Handling Disputes in “High Risk” Jurisdictions , TL4 Circle, Windsor, UK, November 20, 2025 Asset Tracing in Hostile, High-Risk Jurisdictions , C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference, Miami, September 30, 2025 Litigation Funders, Investigators and Asset Recovery Practitioners: Bringing The Fight to the Fraudsters and Recovering for Your Clients , C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference, Geneva, March 13, 2025 Exotic Asset Recovery: Multi-Jurisdictional Tracing & Recovery of Non-Traditional Assets C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference, Miami, Florida, October 24, 2024 FEPA: Combatting the Demand-Side of Bribery, International Law Quarterly, Vol. XL, No. 2 , International Law Section, The Florida Bar, Spring 2024 Complex, High-Value Asset Recovery Cases: Practitioner Tips for Overcoming Vexing, High Stakes Obstacles , C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference, Geneva, March 15, 2024 High Value International Recovery: Ask Me Anything, Offshore Alert Conference, London, December 5, 2023 A Practitioner’s Guide to Enforcement of Foreign Country Money Judgments, International Practitioner’s Deskbook Series: International Litigation Strategies and Practice, 3rd Ed. , American Bar Association, July 5, 2023 Property or Not: Should NFTs Be Recognized as Protectable Digital Assets? , C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference, Geneva, March 17, 2023 Interaction Between Fraud & Insolvency: When Injunctions Are Contemplated and Implemented , Thought Leaders 4 Fire Conference, Dublin, February 24, 2023 NFTs Aren’t Going Anywhere, and Neither are the Lawsuits , Florida Bar iLaw 2023 Conference, February 17, 2023 Art for Fraud’s Sake , Fraud Intelligence Magazine (UK), July 25, 2022 The “Out of the Box” Vehicles for Fraud: Art, Vintage Collectibles and Other Cultural Property , C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference, Geneva, March 24, 2022 International Family Law Trends – High-Net-Worth Asset Recovery , US-Mexico Bar Association Annual Conference, October 20, 2021 High Net Worth Matrimonial Asset Recovery: Tips and Best Practices from the Experts , West LegalEd Center, August 5, 2021 Euromepa and Gorsoan, oh my! , Global Restructuring Review, November 20, 2020 Globalisation Catches Up With the US Insolvency Courts , Global Restructuring Review, September 17, 2019 Seventy Years Later: The Danger of Looted Nazi Art at the Norton Simon Museum (White Paper 2015). Basic Bankruptcy–Welcome to the Fishbowl , The Florida Bar Asset Protection Seminar, Levels I & II. Salvage at Your Own Peril: A Common Law Approach to Maritime Treasure Recovery , 46 U. Miami Inter-Am. L. Rev. 89 (2014). A Twenty-First Century Prisoner Exchange: The Case of the Isaís Brothers , U. Miami Inter-Am. L. Rev. Blog (April 26, 2014). Media Sequor Law Promotes Juan J. Mendoza, Christopher A. Noel, and Joseph B. Rome to Partner Sequor’s Insights on International Anti-Bribery Legislation 11th Circuit Appeal News Sequor Law Announces Promotion of Attorney Christopher A. Noel to Counsel Various Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers 2023 Art for Fraud’s Sake – Fraud Intelligence Article by Christopher A. Noel ATTORNEY SPOTLIGHT: Christopher A. Noel Christopher A. Noel to Speak at the 27th USMBA Annual Conference Asset recovery column: Euromepa and Gorsoan, oh my Asset recovery column: Globalisation catches up with the US insolvency courts Announcing the Addition of Two Exceptional Attorneys Representative Matters Represented nation’s largest homebuilder through multiple levels of appeal to affirm a $1.02 billion jury verdict for conspiracy to extort money and defamation. Represented sovereign government in multi-jurisdictional fraud, corruption, and racketeering litigation to recover approximately $100 million converted by corrupt public officials and individuals during the planning, construction, and maintenance of the country’s flagship international airport. Represented foreign representatives in Chapter 15 proceeding to obtain and defend on appeal a finding of the crime-fraud exception to the attorney-client privilege to pierce the privilege and discover communications in furtherance of a fraudulent and likely criminal attempt to transfer and conceal assets subject to the foreign bankruptcy estate. Represented general partner of a Luxembourg-based investment fund on appeal to prevent a federal appellate circuit split regarding the use of discovery obtained pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1782 in foreign proceedings other than those identified in the § 1782 petition. Represented victim of sexual assault to recover assets from world famous musician. Represented world’s largest litigation funder to enforce personal guaranty arising from arbitration in the London Court of International Arbitration. Represented UK-based foreign representatives to affirm Chapter 15 bankruptcy recognition of foreign main proceedings on appeal to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals where debtor challenged whether Section 109 of the US Bankruptcy Code must be satisfied as a prerequisite to recognition. Represented healthcare company specializing in personal protective equipment (PPE) in litigation and international arbitration to obtain multi-million dollar contractual damages awards through summary findings of alter ego liability. Represented victims of terrorist attacks in efforts to recover funds from US-held bank accounts tied to state sponsors of terror in order to satisfy $4.3 billion damages award. Represented German art financier to recover approximately $30 million in artworks converted by a well-known art dealer. Represented repressed minority shareholder to obtain and defend in more than 18 appellate challenges a $19.5 million jury verdict and $30+ million final judgment based on international fraud, conversion, and conspiracy claims. Represented former spouse of a Russian oligarch to recover unpaid maintenance and child support obligations in a multi-jurisdictional investigation and asset recovery matter. Represented international mining corporation in global efforts to recover a $388 million International Chamber of Commerce arbitral award. Represented foreign liquidators of a UK electronics importer/exporter to recover losses from a VAT carousel fraud scheme perpetrated against HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Represented global deep-sea exploration company in a fraud investigation. Represented nation’s largest homebuilder in a five-day Lanham Act federal jury trial. Represented global mining corporation as statewide counsel of record to defend against multiple lawsuits alleging strict products liability under Florida’s long-arm statute. Represented world’s largest satellite media company before the Florida Supreme Court to address four certified questions from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals involving Florida’s common law copyright protection for pre-1972 audio recordings. Represented court-appointed receiver to defend against appeal challenging the denial of an untimely motion to award attorneys’ fees. Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • Nyana Abreu Miller, Partner | Sequor Law

    Partner. Super Lawyers Rising Star. Latinvex Top 100 Female Lawyers in Latin America. Top 50 Rising Legal Star. IWIRC Regional Director Nyana Abreu Miller Partner nmiller@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 296 vCard Nyana Abreu Miller Partner nmiller@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 296 vCard Practice Areas Bankruptcy & Insolvency Asset Recovery Financial Fraud International Commercial Litigation International Arbitration Education University of Miami School of Law, J.D. (Summa Cum Laude , 2011) Valedictorian Dean’s Fellow for Contracts University of Kansas, B.A. (Honors , 2005) Admissions Florida Bar United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida Languages English Portuguese Spanish Location Miami Favorite Quote: “A dream dreamt alone is just a dream dreamt alone. But a dream dreamt together is reality. ” – Raul Seixas Bio Recognitions Publications & Presentations Representative Matters Media Nyana Abreu Miller, a Partner at Sequor Law, focuses her practice on cross-border insolvency, marital asset recovery and financial fraud. Nyana has worked on cases brought under Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on behalf of foreign office holders of bankrupt Latin American companies and financial institutions where insiders concealed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of assets into or through the United States. Nyana has represented individuals, corporations, receivers and trustees in applications for assistance in obtaining evidence under 28 U.S.C § 1782, for use in litigation pending abroad. Nyana has domesticated and enforced foreign judgments under Florida’s Uniform Out-of-country Foreign Money-Judgment Recognition Act. Nyana has led e-discovery teams, both as counsel to the requesting party and the receiving party, and has utilized U.S. discovery to obtain valuable intelligence for her clients, including documents falling under the crime-fraud exception to the attorney client privilege. Nyana has represented a company in international commercial arbitration. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Nyana worked on commercial, financial and real estate transactions at an international law firm. In that position, she represented bank syndicates in financial transactions for various purposes, including working capital, international trade and acquisitions. Various Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers 2023 Sequor Law announces newly elected Partners Sequor Law Empowers Women to Lead Attorney Spotlight: Nyana A. Miller Nyana Miller announced as a member of Class X for the NextGen Leadership Program Sequor At IWIRC Brazil Sequor Law’s Summer Series Podcasts Sequor Law’s Latest Rankings and Recognitions Cross-Border Insolvency In Brazil: The UNCITRAL Model Law Dances to A Samba Beat Sequor Law Promotes Two Attorneys to Counsel Community roundup: IWIRC gets its first Hispanic chair amid new year hires and promotions Nyana Miller was second chair for a trial that resulted in a judgment for over $22 million in favor of Sequor’s client Chapter 11 – Procedimento, Requisitos E Benefícios A Mediação Na Resolução De Conflitos E A Recuperação Judicial, Comparativo Brasil X EUA Recent Wins – March 2019 Foreign representative of Brazilian businessman accused of smuggling yacht files Chapter 15 in Miami Two Sequor Law Attorneys Named Rising Legal Stars by Latinvex Marital Asset Recovery: ‘Wealth Managers’ Assist Unscrupulous Men in Defrauding Their Wives Internationally Noted Attorneys Establish Sequor Law Fla. Judge OKs Espírito Santo’s $8M Deal With Bankrupt Bank Publications Marital Asset Recovery ‘Wealth Managers’ Assist Unscrupulous Men in Defrauding Their Wives , Daily Business Review, January 24, 2018, Edward H. Davis, Jr, John Silberman, and Nyana Miller Cross-Border Insolvency In Brazil: The UNCITRAL Model Law Dances to a Samba Beat , Law.com, June 14, 2021, Nyana Miller and Raul Torrão Chapter 21 – O Bom Anfitrião na Insolvência Transnacional , Nyana Miller and Raul Torrao, Temas polêmicos sobre a Reforma da Lei 11.101/2005 , Editora Quartier Latin, coordinated by Otávio De Paoli Balbino e Márcia De Paoli Balbino, August 2022 The Use of Mediation in Restructuring and Insolvency: A US Perspective , INSOL I-Read, December 2024, Nyana Miller. Presentations & Seminars Insolvência Transnacional e os 20 anos da Lei: passado, presente e futuro, TMA Brasil, February 2025; Moderador: Francisco Satiro; Co-Panelists: Michael McCourt, Paulo Fernando Campana Filho. Available in Portuguese here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CenvkzHNIMw ABI International North American Insolvency, Asset Tracing, November 6, 2024; Moderator: Lynn P. Harrison III; Co-Panelists: Joel E. Cohen, Russell Crumpler. Cross border Insolvency: Why do LatAm companies file for Chapter 11 in the US? Drawbacks and benefits of filing Chapter 11 for LatAm companies, September 2024; Moderator: Robert Villaseca; Co-Panelists: Zamira Ayul, Paul J. Keenan Jr., Isaac Stevens. Sabemos mediar? Uma visão comparativa entre o Brasil e os países de common law, IWIRC Brasil, August 6, 2024; Moderador: Camila Tebaldi; Co-Panelists: Alecia Johns, Luciana Celidonia, Renata Oliveira, Sheila Neder Cerezetti. The Money Chase, The Florida Bar International Law Section, iLaw Conference, February 2024. The Use of Judicially Sanctioned Secrecy: the tortoise catering the hare, C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference, January 2024; Co-Panelists: Martin Kenny, Henrique Forssell. UNCITRAL: Model Law on recognition and enforcement of insolvency related judgments, IWIRC Brasil, August 24, 2023; Moderator: Hon. Maria Cristina Zucchi, Beatriz Faneca, Hon. Laurel Isicoff, Nyana Miller, Olya Antle. Alienação de Ativos em Processos de Insolvência, IBRADEMP – Instituto Brasileiro de Direito Empresarial, September 14, 2022. Mootness Doctrine, Ela Vai Pegar? IWIRC Brazil, August 25, 2022; Exma. Anglizey Oliveira, Moderator; Co-Panelists: Exma. Claudia Helena Batista, Sheila Neder Cerezetti International Dispute Funding in Latin America, INSOL Latin America, March 3, 2022. Insolvência Transfronteiriça e o Chapter 15, IBDE – Instituto Brasileiro do Direito da Empresa, June 10, 2021. Los procesos de insolvencia como vía más eficiente para recuperar bienes desviados por actos en fraude de acreedores, Escuela Federal de Formación Judicial, Mexico City, May 2021. A Crise da Empresa Transnacional: Adoção da Lei Modelo da Uncitral, Núcleo de Direito e Empresa e Arbitragem – NDEA, Fundação Getulio Vargas Law School, Rio de Janeiro, April 2021. Treasure Hunt, International Insolvency Institute – III & IWIRC, March 2021. ¿Por qué las empresas Latinoamericanas recurren al Capítulo XI para reorganizarse? Ilustre y Nacional Colegio de Abogados de México – INCAM & IWIRC América Latina, February 2021. Speak Up: Taller de Oratoria, Elevando tu Carrera en insolvencia al siguiente nivel, IWIRC, February 2021. Comparison of Tools Available to Brazilian Companies Under Chapters 11 and 15 of the US Bankruptcy Code, Brazil’s CMR Empresarial – Center for Women in Business Restructuring, July 22, 2020, available in Portuguese here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZXR5y5JNZY Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Bankruptcy Cases: Experiences in the U.S. and Brazil, IBDE – Instituto Brasileiro do Direito da Empresa, May 18, 2020, available in Portuguese here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHRdTjY3oik&t=2560s Private-Public Partnerships in International Asset Recovery, Brazil’s IPLD – Institute of Professionals for the Prevention of Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism, May 15, 2020. International Insolvency, Second Annual IWIRC Brazil Summit, Rio de Janeiro, March 13, 2020. Introduction to International Asset Recovery, Offshore Alert Conference, Sao Paulo, September 2019; Co-Panelists: Marcelo Moraes Santiago, Felipe Vieira. Speak Up! Public Speaking Workshop, IWIRC, February 2021 Published Decisions Published decisions in which Nyana has participated include: In re SAM Industrias S.A., Case No. 18-23941-RAM, 2019 WL 1012790 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Mar. 1, 2019) (permitting financial discovery of individual debtor’s family members and shell companies related to ongoing foreign adversary proceedings). In re Transbrasil S.A. Linhas Aereas, 644 F. App’x 959 (11th Cir. 2016) (affirming seal order to protect fraud investigation as confidential research). In re Transbrasil S.A. Linhas Aereas, 557 B.R. 240 (Bankr. D. Fla. 2016) (defining “party in interest” under Rule 2004 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure). In re Banco Santos, S.A., No. 10-47543-BKC-LMI, 2014 WL 5655025 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Nov. 3, 2014) (permitting attorney contact with former employees of adverse party in contemplation of adversary litigation). Honors & Achievements Nyana has been honored with multiple awards and recognitions for her outstanding contributions to the legal profession, including: Recognized by SuperLawyers since 2022, 2020 & 2021 Florida Rising Star International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC), Regional Director for Latin America, 2020-2021 IWIRC Rising Star, 2020 IWIRC Florida Emerging Leader Award Recipient, 2020 Latinvex Top 50 Rising Legal Star for Latin America Honorable Mention, Best Individual Oralist, Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Seven CALI “book awards” Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • Joseph B. Rome, Partner | Sequor Law

    Partner. Former Miami-Dade prosecutor. Admitted to 6 U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals. Prior experience at two major international law firms Joseph B. Rome Partner jrome@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 210 vCard Practice Areas International Commercial Litigation Asset Recovery Judgment & Arbitral Award Enforcement International Arbitration Corruption & Proceeds of Crime Recovery High-Net-Worth Disputes Financial Fraud Joseph B. Rome Partner jrome@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 210 vCard Education New York University School of Law, J.D. (2013) Jessup International Moot Court, International Round 2013, 32nd top oralist out of 500+ competitors Journal of International Law & Politics, Senior Developments Editor OUTLaw, Co-Chair; Asia Law Society, Vice-President Alternative Spring Break internship with Orleans Public Defenders, New Orleans, Louisiana Civil litigation externship clinic at U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York Columbia University, M.A. (2010) Regional East Asian Studies with Chinese History focus Columbia University, B.A. (2007) Double major in Architecture and East Asian Studies Admissions New York Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 1st Circuit U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 5th Circuit U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 6th Circuit U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 9th Circuit U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 11th Circuit Languages English Spanish Chinese Japanese Location Miami Favorite Quote: “La verdad adelgaza y no quiebra, y siempre anda sobre la mentira como el aceite sobre el agua. ” - Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Bio Publications & Presentations Representative Matters Media Joseph Rome, a partner at Sequor Law, focuses his practice on international arbitration and litigation, judgment and arbitral award collection, asset recovery, corruption and proceeds of crime recovery, and financial fraud. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Joseph was an “A” level prosecutor for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office focusing primarily on attempted murders, gun crimes, and serious sexual assaults from the investigation stage through trial. He was also a member of the Police Accountability and Integrity Task Force, Hate Crimes Unit, and Traffic Homicide Unit. Joseph previously worked for two large, international law firms in New York and Miami. He represented international corporations and high-net-worth individuals in a broad range of high-stakes litigation and arbitration matters. Joseph earned his Juris Doctorate from New York University School of Law. During law school, he was a Jessup International Moot Court member, an editor of the Journal of International Law & Politics, and did externships with both the Orleans Public Defenders and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. He also did a summer fellowship at the United Nations International Law Commission in Geneva, where he drafted speeches and statements for the Japanese representative. Sequor Law Promotes Juan J. Mendoza, Christopher A. Noel, and Joseph B. Rome to Partner Sequor Law bankruptcy courtroom victory DISH case Sequor Law Announces Promotion of Attorney Joseph Rome to Counsel Attorney Spotlight: Joseph Rome Joseph B. Rome Wins ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE Essay Competition Sequor Law continues to grow, adding another attorney to the team Published Decisions Novalpina Capital Partners I GP S.A.R.L v. Read , 149 F.4th 1092, 1095 (9th Cir. 2025) In re Exch. Union Co. , No. 24-mc-91645-ADB, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 257485, at *1 (D. Mass. Dec. 12, 2025) Dailane Invs. Ltd. v. Hig Capital LLC , No. 25-cv-20568-ALTMAN/LETT, 2025 LX 528597 (S.D. Fla. Oct. 24, 2025) Ex parte Klein , No. 1:23-mc-24630-CMA, 2025 LX 428674 (S.D. Fla. Oct. 17, 2025) In re Exch. Union Co ., No. 4:24-mc-80289-YGR, 2025 LX 321418 (N.D. Cal. July 22, 2025) Orion Engineered, GmbH Carbons v. Shufang Qin, No. 8:24-cv-02409-MRA-DFM, 2025 LX 333118 (C.D. Cal. Aug. 1, 2025) In re Dailane Invs. Ltd., No. 1:22-cv-23619-ALTMAN/Reid, 2025 LX 379457 (S.D. Fla. May 5, 2025) In re Exch. Union Co. , No. 24-mc-91645-ADB, 2025 LX 150252 (D. Mass. Mar. 24, 2025) Orion Engineered Carbons, GmbH v. Shufang Qin , No. 24-CV-02409-MRA-DFM, 2025 LX 202051 (C.D. Cal. Feb. 21, 2025) Stati v. Republic of Kazakhstan , No. 1:19-MC-00382-PAE, 2025 LX 491175 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 28, 2025) Stati v. Republic of Kazakhstan , No. 24-2198, 2025 LX 231162 (2d Cir. Jan. 27, 2025) Frasers Grp. PLC v. Stanley , 95 F.4th 54 (2d Cir. 2024) In re Exchange Union Co. , No. 4:24-MC-80289-YGR, 2024 LX 127523 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 18, 2024) In re Pinewood Techs. Asia Pac. Ltd. for Judicial Assistance Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1782 , No. 24-60119-CIV-DIMITROULEAS/HUNT, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 211317 (S.D. Fla. Nov. 19, 2024) Orion Engineered Carbons, GmbH v. Shufang Qin , No. 8:24-cv-02409-MRA-DFM, 2024 LX 151210 (C.D. Cal. Nov. 18, 2024) Stati v. Republic of Kazakhstan , 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 127325 (S.D.N.Y. July 17, 2024) In re Vinmar Overseas, Ltd. , 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 98217 (S.D.N.Y. May 30, 2024) SEC v. Waldman , 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 60665 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 14, 2019) Latta v. Otter, 779 F.3d 902 (9th Cir. 2015) De Leon v. Abbott , 791 F.3d 619 (5th Cir. 2015) Latta v. Otter , 771 F.3d 496 (9th Cir. 2014) Brenner v. Armstrong , Nos. 14-14061-AA, 14-14066-AA, 2014 U.S. App. LEXIS 24725 (11th Cir. Dec. 3, 2014) Latta v. Otter , Nos. 14-35420, 14-35421, 2014 U.S. App. LEXIS 16057 (9th Cir. May 20, 2014) Tanco v. Haslam , No. 14-5297, 2014 U.S. App. LEXIS 22051 (6th Cir. Apr. 25, 2014) Publications Co-author, Chapter 3: Section 1782’s “For Use” Statutory Requirement in Obtaining Evidence for Use in International Tribunals under 28 U.S.C. § 1782 (Edward M. Mullins & Lawrence W. Newman eds., 2020). New Tools in New Places: Digital Assets and a New Chinese Frontier , (winning entry of FIRE’s Future Thought Leaders Essay Competition). Presentations FIRE Starters Essay Competition Winner Presentation, FIRE Starters Global Summit: Dublin, February 24, 2023 Decrypting Crypto: Reading the Runes, Panelist, London International Disputes Week, May 17, 2023 FIRE Starters Essay Competition Winner Presentation, Moderator, FIRE Starters Global Summit: Dublin, February 23, 2024 Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

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