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  • Pets | Sequor Law

    Sequor Law's Pets Get to know the delightful personalities of our Team’s beloved pets. From loyal dogs, to curious cats, each furry friend adds a unique touch to our Sequor Law family. Meet my human, Alain Announcement Athena and Zeus Acanda Athena loves to bother her dad Zeus and brings him toys to play with, while Zeus would rather get some peace and quiet sunbathing on the balcony. Announcement Zoe Barros Zoe actually thinks she is a human and don’t even try to wake her up before 9am. Announcement Dexter Cohen Dexter checked the rules; it turns out he's allowed to be this cute and cause chaos. Meet my human, Maria Jose Announcement Tito Cortesi Tito loves to take naps on the couch and explore the backyard. Meet my human, Dan Announcement Gizmo and Hector Coyle Gizmo loves to hunt his squeaky ducky, while Hector loves to hunt Gizmo. Meet my human, Ed Announcement Sonny Davis Sonny believes that squirrels are enemies, and the trees that harbor them are also enemies. Announcement Melo Diaz Melo is full of energy and keeps his mom Jenny on her toes! Announcement Kitty Falcon She is the ultimate window sill acrobat and bird-watching enthusiast. She firmly believes that personal space is a myth, especially when you're trying to work or sleep. If there's a window sill, she's on it, if you are sleeping, she's on you. And her hobbies include destroying brand new sofas. Meet my human, Leyza Announcement Fern Florin Fern likes to think she's a dog model on the cover of a magazine. Meet my human, Leyza Announcement Frijolito Florin Known for his strong opinions on driving routes and snack stops—Frijolito barks twice if you miss a turn. Announcement Alfredo and Charles Gonzalo Alfredo and Charles, always dressed to impress as they silently judge with their side eye. Meet my human, Greg Announcement Tintin Grossman Tintin is a valiant canine who regards airplanes and garbage trucks as his sworn enemies, and is ever-ready to defend his territory from these mechanical beasts. Meet my human, Arnie Announcement Luna Lacayo Luna enjoys human hugs and long naps (snoring included) during Zoom calls with lawyers and clients from all over the world. Meet my human, Juan Announcement Brody Mendoza Brody loves to party and hang out with friends; he's always ready to network. Meet my human, Fernando Announcement Buckley Menendez When he's not busy napping and begging for scraps, Buckley enjoys barking at squirrels, birds, other dogs, thunder, trucks of all kinds, and anyone delivering anything. Meet my human, Nyana Announcement Zuka Miller Zuka has bravely defended the family from FedEx and Uber Eats delivery people since 2020. Announcement Bailey Rivera Bailey is definitely not a guard dog and if someone ever entered our home to rob us, she will gladly let them as long as she gets a belly rub, and they scratch her back! She is terrified of plastic empty grocery bags, but loves the lawn mower or the miter saw. She will, however, make sure to let you know when she is ready for bedtime. Meet my human, Joe Announcement Fiddle Leaf Rome No pets to see here, just plants. Announcement Smush Tobin He's known for his outgoing personality and love of toys, treats and his mama. He's also known for chasing the peacocks out of our yard, and he's great at keeping the time – he will stand in the kitchen at the exact time we normally give him meals or treats. Meet my human, Alejandro Announcement Fitz Vanzetti Fitz demands his daily trips to the dog park like it's a standing appointment on his Outlook calendar—and judging by his obsession with anything other than kibble, we're convinced he was a foodie in his past life.

  • Carolina M. Rosso, Attorney | Sequor Law

    Attorney. Summa cum laude and first in her FIU Law class. Former Sequor Law clerk. Cross-border insolvency, arbitration, and § 1782 experience Carolina M. Rosso Attorney crosso@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282 vCard Carolina M. Rosso Attorney crosso@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282 vCard Practice Areas Asset Recovery Bankruptcy & Insolvency International Commercial Litigation International Arbitration Education Florida International University College of Law, J.D. (Summa Cum Laude , 2025) Class Rank: 1st in Class Full Merit Scholarship Recipient FIU Law Review CALI Excellence for the Future Awards: Constitutional Law Contracts Business Organizations Sales Law Law & Procedure, U.S. & Florida Florida International University Honors College, B.B.A. in International Business (Magna Cum Laude , 2019) Braman Scholar Award Beta Gamma Sigma Award Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Award Business School Dean's Award Admissions Florida Bar Languages English Spanish French Location Miami Favorite Quote “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie ; il ne faut pas être au-dessus des hommes ; il faut être avec eux.” – Montesquieu, Pensées , no. 1083. Bio Carolina M. Rosso is an attorney who focuses on complex cross-border legal matters, international litigation, insolvency, arbitration, and transnational commercial law. Prior to becoming an attorney, Carolina served as a Law Clerk at Sequor Law, where she conducted legal research and drafted analytical memoranda involving international asset recovery, cross-border insolvency, international litigation, and arbitration matters spanning multiple jurisdictions and legal frameworks. During her time at Sequor Law, Carolina assisted in the preparation of motions, briefs, and strategic submissions in federal, state, bankruptcy, and appellate proceedings. She analyzed complex legal issues involving turnover actions, guaranty enforcement, alter ego liability, civil conspiracy, arbitration, stays, and cross-border discovery. Her work also included matters arising under Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code, 28 U.S.C. § 1782, and other legal frameworks governing international enforcement, recovery, and judicial assistance. Carolina previously served as a Research Fellow to Professor Jorge L. Esquirol at Florida International University College of Law, conducting research in transnational commercial law and preparing comparative analyses of U.S., French, and developing-world legal systems. Her research focused on corporate governance, secured transactions, arbitration, and economic development. Beyond her legal practice, Carolina is the founder and director of Unidad Para Bolivia, an international civic and humanitarian-aid initiative through which she led pro-democracy advocacy, large-scale relief efforts, and community-development initiatives in Bolivia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she directed a ten-month humanitarian aid initiative that raised approximately $35,000, secured substantial food donations, and coordinated the distribution of more than 23 metric tons of food, medical devices, and biosecurity equipment across Bolivia. Carolina earned her Juris Doctor, summa cum laude , from Florida International University College of Law, where she graduated first in her class and was a recipient of multiple CALI Excellence for the Future Awards, including Constitutional Law, Contracts Law, Business Organizations, Sales Law, and Law & Procedure U.S. & Florida. She was also a member of the FIU Law Review. Prior to law school, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, magna cum laude , from the Florida International University Honors College. Having lived and studied in Bolivia, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Carolina brings a global perspective to her legal work. She is fluent in Spanish and French and has conversational proficiency in Czech. Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • Bob Lindquist, Director of Forensics | Sequor Law

    Director of Forensics and CFE. 50+ years. Former PwC partner. ACFE Board of Regents Chairman. Expert witness in 60+ trials. $205M Madoff settlement Bob Lindquist Director of Forensics blindquist@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282 vCard Bob Lindquist Director of Forensics blindquist@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282 vCard Practice Areas Asset Recovery Asset Tracing Bankruptcy Fraud Commercial Disputes Corruption Fidelity/Surety Claims Investor Fraud Management Fraud Matrimonial Disputes Money Laundering Ponzi Fraud Shareholder/Family Disputes Education University of Windsor, Bachelor of Commerce (Honors , 1968) Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, C.A. (1991) C.F.E. Certified Fraud Examiner (1989) Chairman of the Board of Regents of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Austin TX (1993) Languages English Location Miami Favorite Quote: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. ” – Theodore Parker Bio Large Cases Managed Publications & Presentations Media Bob Lindquist B. COMM, FCPA, CFE, Director of Forensics at Sequor Law conducts financial investigations incorporating his strong analytical abilities, intuition and knowledge of fraud and corruption gained through his 40 years of domestic and international case experiences. Joe Wells, the Founder of the ACFE↗ , described Bob as “Mr. Forensic Accounting” in the Journal of Accountancy. Bob’s extensive case experience includes many high-profile investigations on behalf of corporations and governments in the United States, Antigua, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Grenada, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, the Netherlands, Malawi, Trinidad, Romania, St. Lucia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. These cases include the World Bank, Victims of the Holocaust, Bernie Madoff and IBM. He has obtained courtroom experience through expert witness testimony and attendance with Counsel in trials for both sides on over sixty occasions. Also, Bob is the author of Accounting as an Investigative Aid and co-author of two textbooks on forensic accounting and commercial crime. Bob was a partner at Price Waterhouse in its Washington, DC office, but after the merger with Coopers in 1998, Bob re-established his own practice which continues today under the name of Lindquist Forensics. Bob was recognized for his professional contributions by his election in 1991 as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and his election to the Board of Regents for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, based in Austin, Texas. In 1993, he was elected Chairman of the Board. Director of Forensics Bob Lindquist Celebrates 50-Year Career Milestone Large Cases Managed 2017 – 2018, Miami, FL – Of service to Sequor Law on behalf of a foreign trustee to analyze the flow of funds in a $200,000,000 Ponzi scheme over a period of seven years in order to identify assets anywhere in the world for recovery 2014 – 2016, Miami, FL – Of service to Astigarraga Davis on behalf of the plaintiff to conduct an international search for the corporate and personal assets of the Defendant that resulted in a $13.4 million settlement in a matrimonial matter 2013 – 2014, New York – Of service to Boies Schiller & Flexner on behalf of the plaintiffs involved with Bernie Madoff and his Ponzi scheme against defendants, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Citco Fund Services. Lindquist issued a “Rebuttal Expert Report” to opine on issues raised in three “Expert Reports” that essentially expressed the opinion that the defendants could not have “uncovered the Madoff Ponzi scheme because it was so sophisticated and impenetrable that even an investigation focused on fraud could not have discovered it”. A $205 million settlement was made with the two defendants 2013, Washington, DC – Of service to Sidley Austin on behalf of the Attorney General in Turks & Caicos in a matter that involved the Southern Health Network Inc., a Miami-based company that provided transportation and medical services to Turks & Caicos islanders. The Miami company issued suit against the Turks & Caicos government for non-payment of almost US$17 million but the plaintiff settled for less than $1 million 2012 – 2014, St. Lucia – Of service to the Attorney General to investigate various matters including alleged payments made to UWP members of Parliament by the Government of Taiwan upon the establishment of diplomatic relations and the UWP attempt to re-develop the Hewanorra International Airport 2009 – 2011, Trinidad & Tobago – Of service to the Governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad to investigate the cause of the collapse of the US$10 billion empire of Lawrence Duprey/CL Financial Ltd. “Lindquist’s forensic findings,” sources said, “formed the bedrock for the civil suit filed against…” 2007 – 2009, United States and Canada – Of service to the Executive Director of the National Hockey League Players’ Association as Financial Advisor in regard to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the thirty team owners of the National Hockey League 2004 – 2008, Antigua and Barbuda – Of service to the Attorney General to investigate allegations of corruption in the ‘IHI’ matter regarding the former government of Lester Bird that resulted in recovery of US$12.5 million from a defendant in Switzerland Publications Accounting as an Investigative Aid (co-author), 1995. J. Wiley & Sons in New York. The Accounting Handbook of Fraud and Commercial Crime (co-author), 1993. J. Wiley & Sons in New York. “The Puppet Masters: How the Corrupt Hide Stolen Assets Using Legal Structures and What to Do About It” (advisor), November 2011. The World Bank. Bob Lindquist has conducted many presentations on financial crime some of which include the IBA Conference in Cancun, the International Money Laundering Conference in Montreal, the ABA White Collar Crime Conference in San Francisco, and the Pacific Rim Money Laundering & Financial Crimes Conference in Vancouver. The titles of his presentations need no explanation: “Lack of Ethics and Poor Controls = Corruption”, “The Mindset of Corruption: A Case Study in Greed”, “Detecting Fraud and Non-Compliance”, “What to Expect From Your Forensic Accountant”, “Facts Beyond the Numbers: Forensic Accounting” In November 2011, The World Bank published “The Puppet Masters: How the Corrupt Hide Stolen Assets Using Legal Structures and What to Do About It”. Bob Lindquist was an advisor in what the Bank describes as the “Investigators Project” as a source for facts and opinions. Appendix D entitled “Grand Corruption” contains summaries of 10 cases of which two are Bob’s cases: on page 171 “Bruce Rappaport and IHI Debt Settlement” and on page 207 “Piarco International Airport Scandal”. The entire report can be accessed at www.worldbank.org/finance/star_site . 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.

  • Miguel E. Del Rivero, Attorney | Sequor Law

    Attorney. Former federal law clerk to Honorable Aileen M. Cannon, U.S. District Court. Conrad Duberstein National Bankruptcy Competition — 3rd Place, Best Brief Miguel E. Del Rivero Attorney mdrivero@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 212 vCard Miguel E. Del Rivero Attorney mdrivero@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 212 vCard Practice Areas International Commercial Litigation Asset Recovery Appellate Law Corruption & Proceeds of Crime Recovery Education University of Miami School of Law, J.D. (Cum Laude, 2023) Dean’s List Dean’s Merit Scholarship Marco A. Vazquez Endowed Memorial Scholarship University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, B.A. Political Science (Cum Laude, 2018) Phi Delta Theta Fraternity member Admissions Florida U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida Associations & Memberships Legal Services of Greater Miami Young Professionals Council member and Development Chair Languages English Spanish Location Miami Favorite Quote “La diligencia es la madre de la buena fortuna ” – Miguel de Cervantes (“Diligence is the mother of good fortune. ” – Miguel de Cervantes) Bio Awards Media Miguel E. Del Rivero, an attorney at Sequor Law, focuses his practice on international commercial litigation, asset recovery, and corruption and proceeds of crime recovery. 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. Most recently, Miguel served as a law clerk to the Honorable Aileen M. Cannon in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, where his responsibilities included managing an extensive civil docket, drafting court orders, and conducting in-depth legal research on issues relevant to the cases before the court. Prior to that, he clerked for the Honorable Jeffrey T. Kuntz at the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal, where he drafted numerous memoranda on civil and criminal matters, which ultimately served as the basis for the court’s opinions. Miguel 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 Marco A. Vazquez Endowed Memorial Scholarship for litigation skills. He was also a Vice President of the Charles C. Papy, Jr. Moot Court Board , 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 boutique litigation firms in Miami, Florida. Additionally, he gained federal trial and state appellate court experience while serving as a judicial intern for judges at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the Florida Third District Court of Appeal. Miguel is also an alumnus of the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and graduated cum laude. Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Miguel E. Del Rivero Miguel E. Del Rivero Joins Sequor Law, Strengthening the Firm’s International Commercial Litigation and Asset Recovery Practice Awards Marco A. Vazquez Endowed Memorial Scholarship 2023 Conrad Duberstein National Bankruptcy Competition: 3rd Place, Best Brief 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.

  • Fernando J. Menendez, Jr. | Shareholder | Sequor Law

    Shareholder. Chambers-ranked, USA Bankruptcy Litigation. Best Lawyers since 2019. Legal 500 Elite. Former White & Case. Recovery across 6+ countries Fernando J. Menendez, Jr. Shareholder fmenendez@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 299 vCard Fernando J. Menendez, Jr. Shareholder fmenendez@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 299 vCard Practice Areas Bankruptcy & Insolvency Asset Recovery International Commercial Litigation Creditors' Rights Bank Litigation Education New York University School of Law, J.D. (2002) University of Florida, B.A. (1998) Admissions Florida 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 Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Associations & Memberships The Florida Bar, Business Law Section The Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida The American Bankruptcy Institute Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Fellow 2017 Former FIU College of Law Bankruptcy Clinical Program, Adjunct Professor Languages English Spanish Location Miami Favorite Quote: “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. ” – Edmund Burke Bio Recognitions Publications & Presentations Representative Matters Media Fernando J. Menendez, Jr., a Shareholder at Sequor Law, focuses his practice on bankruptcy, insolvency litigation, international asset recovery, and commercial litigation matters. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Fernando was a shareholder at an Am Law 200 firm and began his career at White & Case, LLP. His case experience includes representation of creditors in complex business bankruptcy and related litigation proceedings; representation of judgment creditors in the enforcement of judgments, including against foreign sovereigns; and representation of creditors in litigation related to the tracing and recovery of misappropriated assets, including assets transferred to various jurisdictions in the United States and across the globe, including Canada, the Cayman Islands, Cook Islands, England, Spain, and Switzerland, among others. Fernando’s professional associations and memberships include The Florida Bar Business Law Section; the Bankruptcy Bar Association, Southern District of Florida; and the American Bankruptcy Institute. He was a 2017 fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, and an adjunct professor in the Bankruptcy Clinical Program at Florida International University’s College of Law. Fernando earned his Juris Doctorate from New York University School of Law and has been recognized by Chambers USA, Bankruptcy/Restructuring; Legal 500, United States Elite; South Florida Legal Guide; Florida Trend, Legal Elite, and has received other honors of note. He has participated in and/or moderated panels on various topics relating to fraud, asset recovery, and related litigation. Fernando is admitted in the states of Florida and New York, and in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits. Sequor Law Recognized by Chambers & Partners Dingway case in GRR Sequor Law Is Honored to Support Associação João de Barro in Its Completion of a New School Attorney Spotlight: Fernando J. Menendez Jr. Sequor Law Recognized in the 2022 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America Community roundup: IWIRC gets its first Hispanic chair amid new year hires and promotions COVID-19 and Cross-Border Insolvencies Partner Q&A Sequor Law Picks Up Two Bankruptcy Attorneys From GrayRobinson Meet Our Newest Partners Miami’s Sequor Law Raids GrayRobinson for Two Insolvency/Litigation Partners Presentations & Seminars Insolvencias Transfronterizas , Instituto Iberoamericano de Derecho Concursal Webinar, November 19, 2025 Fair and Equitable Distribution of Estate Assets , at the XX Congress of the Ibero-American Institute of Insolvency Law, in Lima, Peru in October 2024 Judgment Enforcement and Asset Recovery Across Jurisdictions , at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Latin America Insolvency Symposium in Mexico City, Mexico in September 2024 Fraud and Insolvency , at the Insolvency Practitioners Association’s London Roadshow, in November 2023 Segunda Oportunidad en los Concursos , Instituto Iberoamericano Conference, October 21, 2020 “How Much Can you Trust the Litigation Trust? ,” iLaw2020 Conference, February 28, 2020 “Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, Avoiding Collateral Damage ”The Florida Bar Business Law Section CLE, April 20, 2018 “Selling the Sale: Key Provisions in Section 363 Sale Orders ,” American Bankruptcy Institute Seminar, April 5, 2018 Representative Experience Counsel to secured creditor holding more than $30 million in debt in contested chapter 11 proceeding involving large parcel of vacant land in downtown Miami Counsel to unsecured creditor holding multi-million claim in contested chapter 11 proceeding involving reorganization of construction company following fatal bridge collapse incident Counsel to pharmaceutical company in contested chapter 11 proceeding of drug manufacturer, including with respect to bankruptcy sale issues, assumption and assignment of executory contracts, and preservation of pre- and post-petition contractual rights Counsel to chapter 7 trustee in litigation resulting in the denial of a debtor’s discharge as a result of, among other things, debtor’s failure to disclose interest in $2.7 million bonus found to constitute property of the estate Counsel to foreign defendants in federal litigation involving claims for purported violations of, among other things, the Federal Communications Act and the Lanham Act (Trademark and False Designation of Origin) Representation of secured creditors challenging debtors’ repeat bankruptcy filings (to avoid foreclosure) resulting in dismissal of both cases on grounds of bad faith and entry of an order barring any further stay of foreclosure proceedings in event of future bankruptcy filings by same debtors Counsel to restructuring Mexican paper company in proceeding seeking recognition of foreign bankruptcy proceeding in U.S. and requesting related protections under chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code Representation of lender with under-secured claim in chapter 11 case filed by outlet mall in the Southern District of Florida, resulting in negotiations leading to consensual plan and lender’s recovery of outlet-mall property Representation of indenture trustee with respect to claims involving $479 million in convertible senior notes issued by Charter Communications Representation of lighting company in all stages of negotiation and effectuation of prepackaged plan of reorganization in the District of Delaware Acting as part of team representing large shareholder and principal investor in proposed restructuring of Delphi, the spun-off parts manufacturer of General Motors Honors & Achievements Recognized in the 2025 edition of Legal 500's Miami Elite Rankings Best Lawyers, 2019-2025 South Florida Legal Guide, Top Up and Comer, 2017-2018 Chambers USA, Bankruptcy/Litigation, 2022-2025 Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2012-2016 Legal Prowess. 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  • 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.

  • 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 Associations & Memberships Vice-Chair, Anticorruption Committee, International Law Section, American Bar Association 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 Florida Bar International Section, International Judgment Recognition in an Age of North American Disunity , 41 International Law Quarterly 18-19, 56-57 (Fall 2025). New Tools in New Places: Digital Assets and a New Chinese Frontier (winning entry of FIRE’s Future Thought Leaders Essay Competition). 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). Presentations Digital Assets and Enforcement: Background, Challenges and the Adaptation of Court and Practitioner Strategies , Panelist, ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE, March 23, 2026 Strategies for Favorable Judgments: The Path to Success , Moderator, Offshore Alert Bangkok, March 11, 2026 The Art of the Collect: Mastering Judgment Enforcement , Panelist, Offshore Alert Bangkok, March 11, 2026 Cross-Border Asset Recovery Product Launch & Overseas Recovery Seminar , Keynote Speaker, Yingke Law Firm, Beijing, March 5, 2026 Cross-Border Recovery Seminar on Non-Performing Assets , Keynote Speaker, Hylands Law Firm, Shenzhen, March 2, 2026 29th Dacheng Criminal Forum - Asset Protection from a Global Perspective: Practical Exchange on Investment Disputes and Property Crime Recovery , Keynote Speaker, Dentons Beijing, September 25, 2025 Court Orders and Tools for Investigations and Freezing of Assets in Cross-Border Asset Recovery , ICC Fraudnet Seminar, Shanghai, September 20, 2025 International Investigations & Asset Recovery , Panelist Offshore Alert Bangkok, March 6, 2025 Litigating in Florida: Spotting International Issues from Beginning to End , Moderator, February 7, 2025 FIRE Starters Essay Competition Winner Presentation , Moderator, FIRE Starters Global Summit: Dublin, February 23, 2024 Decrypting Crypto: Reading the Runes , Panelist, London International Disputes Week, May 17, 2023 FIRE Starters Essay Competition Winner Presentation, FIRE Starters Global Summit: Dublin, February 24, 2023 Legal Prowess. 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  • News & Insights | Sequor Law

    Stay informed with the latest news-insights from our law firm. Explore our news-insights and filter by category for tailored updates. Filter by Category: Attorney Spotlight Firm News In the News Case Results Legal Insights Events & Speaking Awards & Recognition Search News & Insights Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more.. Firm News Apr 11, 2026 2 minutes read Sequor Law Celebrates National Pet Day with Continued Support of Paws4You Rescue In recognition of National Pet Day, Sequor Law is proud to continue its support of Paws4You Rescue, a Miami-based nonprofit... Attorney Spotlight Jan 29, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Alain M. Acanda 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was inspired to pursue a career in the law after having negative experiences with the law as. Firm News Jan 13, 2026 2 minutes read Sequor Law Expands Washington, D.C. Office with Addition of David Short Sequor Law expands its Washington, D.C. office with the addition of David Short, strengthening its cross-border litigation, asset recovery. Firm News Jan 12, 2026 2 minutes read Sequor Law Expands Asset Recovery Practice With the Addition of Attorneys Michael Hanlon and Noah Rosenblum Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Michael Hanlon and Noah Rosenblum have joined the firm as attorneys further strengthening the firm’s. Attorney Spotlight Oct 9, 2025 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know David Short 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I don’t think that it was a matter of inspiration, but of choice – I wanted a career that. Firm News Sep 30, 2025 3 minutes read Sequor Law Promotes Juan J. Mendoza, Christopher A. Noel, and Joseph B. Rome to Partner Sequor Law is proud to announce the promotion of attorneys Juan J. Mendoza, Christopher A. Noel, and Joseph B. Rome to partners of the firm. In the News Aug 13, 2025 1 minute read 9th Circuit Greenlights Expansive Use of Discovery Statute, Law360, Aug. 13, 2025 9th Circuit Greenlights Expansive Use of Discovery Statute, Law360, Aug. 13, 2025 Attorney Spotlight Jul 22, 2025 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Alejandro Rodriguez Vanzetti 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? In college, I found myself drawn to international politics and law, especially as they relate. Attorney Spotlight Jun 2, 2025 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Giovanni Angles 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? When I was a kid, my dad used a memorable analogy to explain the law—he compared it to the. Firm News May 12, 2025 2 minutes read Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Alain M. Acanda to Its Expanding Asset Recovery Team Miami, Florida – May 13, 2025 – Sequor Law, a leading international firm in asset recovery and cross-border litigation, is pleased to. Firm News Apr 25, 2025 2 minutes read Sequor Law Taps Recognized Arbitration Leader Giovanni Angles to Strengthen Global Practice Miami, Florida – April 25, 2025 – Sequor Law, a leading international disputes firm, proudly announces the addition of Giovanni Angles to. Events & Speaking Apr 18, 2025 1 minute read Sequor Law at Paris Arbitration Week: Enforcing Arbitral Awards Against Sovereigns Sequor Law joins Paris Arbitration Week to discuss enforcing arbitral awards against sovereigns, focusing on legal strategy, treaty. Firm News Apr 15, 2025 2 minutes read Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Alejandro Rodriguez Vanzetti to Its Growing International Asset Recovery Team Miami, Florida – April 15, 2025 – Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Alejandro Rodriguez Vanzetti has joined the firm as an attorney. Firm News Apr 9, 2025 2 minutes read Sequor Law Celebrates National Pet Day with Donation to PAWS4you Rescue Miami, Florida— In honor of National Pet Day, Sequor Law has made a charitable contribution to PAWS4you Rescue, a Miami-based nonprofit. Attorney Spotlight Apr 8, 2025 5 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Tara J. Plochocki 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I had been leaning towards being a lawyer since I was young, probably because of subtle. Case Results Feb 21, 2025 1 minute read U.S. Court Orders Citibank to Comply with Financial Discovery in Kazakhstan Judgment Enforcement In a recent ruling that is of particular interest to parties seeking financial discovery relating to foreign sovereigns, Sequor Law, acting. Attorney Spotlight Jan 21, 2025 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Miguel E. Del Rivero 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? At my core, I have a passion for helping others, & at an early age I began to view the law […] Firm News Jan 13, 2025 2 minutes read Miguel E. Del Rivero Joins Sequor Law, Strengthening the Firm’s International Commercial Litigation and Asset Recovery Practice Sequor Law, a distinguished international law firm specializing in international litigation, asset recovery, representing victims of. Load More

  • Edward H. Davis Jr. | Founding Shareholder | Sequor Law

    Founding shareholder. Chambers Band 1 — Asset Tracing & Recovery, Global. Who's Who Legal Lawyer of the Year. Former ICC FraudNet Executive Director. Edward H. Davis, Jr. Founding Shareholder edavis@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 228 vCard Practice Areas Asset Recovery Bank Litigation Bankruptcy & Insolvency Creditors' Rights Corruption & Proceeds of Crime Recovery Financial Fraud High-Net-Worth Disputes International Arbitration International Commercial Litigation Judgment & Arbitral Award Enforcement Edward H. Davis, Jr. Founding Shareholder edavis@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 228 vCard Education J.D., University of Miami School of Law (1987) Editor, Articles and Comments and Symposium Coordinator, University of Miami Inter-American Law Review B.A., University of Miami (1984) Admissions The Florida Bar United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Languages English Location Miami Favorite Quote “At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice, he is the worst. ” – Aristotle Bio Recognitions Publications & Presentations Media Edward H. Davis, Jr., a founding shareholder of Sequor Law, focuses his practice on the representation of individual, corporate and institutional victims of fraud throughout the world. Ed conducts financial fraud investigations, prosecutes civil claims for fraud and pursues misappropriated assets, having tracked such funds in jurisdictions across the globe, including Japan, the Bahamas, Latin America, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, among others. A highly recognized and sought-after leader in his field, Ed is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Inaugural Chair of the Asset Recovery Sub-Committee of the International Bar Association’s Anti-Corruption Committee, and member of other distinguished boards and committees. Under his direction, Sequor Law has established itself as a leading member of the ICC Commercial Crimes Services FraudNet Network. Ed frequently lectures on financial fraud and corruption to groups ranging from one of the world’s most prominent banks, to associations of certified public accountants and investigative agencies. He also counsels clients in fraud response crises based on his experience handling high-profile cases, including the second-largest Ponzi scheme in world history. Ed also is noted for filing the first Chapter 15 bankruptcy petition in the state of Florida. Admitted to practice in Florida and before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, Ed is a Past Chair of the International Law Section for which he has served as the Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer as well as on the Executive Council. He is the Founding Chair of its International Litigation and Arbitration Committee; a member of the Bankruptcy Bar of the Southern District of Florida, and a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Florida International Bankers Association. Publications 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 “Marital Asset Recovery: ‘Wealth Managers’ Assist Unscrupulous Men in Defrauding Their Wives” (co-author), in: Miami Daily Business Review, January 2018. “Claim and relief available in cross-border bankruptcies – equitable and pre and post-judgment remedies” (co-author), in: Global Restructuring Review, Cross-Border Insolvency And Restructuring News, Features And Events, Kyriaki Karadelis (Ed.), September 2016: 32. Law Business Research Ltd. “Claim and relief available in cross-border bankruptcies – limitless possibilities” (co-author), in: Global Restructuring Review, Cross-Border Insolvency And Restructuring News, Features And Events, Kyriaki Karadelis (Ed.), August 2016: 29. Law Business Research Ltd Presentations 10th Edition, C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery Miami Co-Chair and panelist “Finding the Fraudsters: How legal and Forensic Teams are Now Tracking Down Elusive Perpetrators and Hidden Assets” “Actions by Insolvency Liquidators Against Banks: A Comparison Between the USA, England, Canada and Switzerland” Mondaq Webinars, November 23, 2021 15th Edition C5 Fraud Asset Tracing & Recovery Geneva (Virtual) moderator “Crypto & Cyber Fraud Litigation War Stories: The Latest Complexities Affecting Asset Tracing, Freezing and Proprietary Injunctions” March 23-25, 2021 “High-Value, Cross-Border Recovery: Tips From The Experts (Parts 1 & 2)”, Speaker, Virtual Conference on Intelligence and Investigations for Stakeholders in High-Value, Cross-Border Finance, OffshoreAlert vGLOBAL, December 7-11, 2020 – Virtual. Art as a Fraud Masterpiece: New Considerations for Fraud Practitioners Amid the Inigo Philbrick Case” Speaker, Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery: Your Best Opportunity to Share “War Stories” and Expand Your Network, American Conference Institute – C5, 1 Hotel South Beach, Miami, Florida, October 29-30, 2020 – Virtual. 32nd Virtual Conference on Cross-Border Fraud and Asset Recovery, ICC FraudNet, London, England, October 22 – 23, 2020 – Virtual. Asset Recovery International 2020, InformaConnect, Intercontinental Hotel, Dublin, Ireland, February 26-28, 2020. Challenges in Representing Governments and State-Owned Enterprises Victimized by Corruption,” Co-Chair, Florida International University 3rd Anti-Corruption Conference, Miami, FL, April 18, 2018. “International Value Recovery: A ‘Full & Frank’ Discussion on Emerging Key Issues & Developments,” Speaker, 16th Annual North American OffshoreAlert Conference, Miami Beach, Florida, April 15 – 17, 2018. “Pre-Judgment Receiverships in International Asset Recovery,” Speaker, KNect365’s Asset Recovery: Fraud Litigation, Enforcement & Contentious Insolvency Conference, Dublin, Ireland, February 28 – March 1, 2018. “A Practical Guide to Offshore Asset Recovery,” Speaker, 6th Annual European OffshoreAlert Conference Financial Intelligence & Investigations, London, England, November 13-14, 2017. “Civil and insolvency asset recovery tools: a complement to criminal proceedings,” Speaker, International Bar Association Latin American Anti-Corruption Enforcement and Compliance Conference, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 6-7 November 2017. “Introduction to International Issues,” Speaker, 6th Annual NAFER Conference, Miami, Florida, October 18-20, 2017. “Offshore Structures as a barrier to recovery of assets from criminals,” Speaker, International Bar Association Annual Conference, Sydney, Australia, October 10, 2017. “Latin America Corruption Update,” Speaker, C-5 6th Annual Miami Forum on Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference, Miami Beach, Florida, September 25-26, 2017. “Financial Fraud and Corruption throughout the World,” Speaker, ILS Lunch & Learn Committee, Miami, Florida, August 16, 2017. “Til Divorce Do Us Part: Recovering Assets Concealed By High Net Worth Spouses,” Speaker, 15th Annual North American OffshoreAlert Conference, Miami Beach, Florida, April 30 – May 2, 2017. “Recovery Action by a Failed State,” Speaker, 11th Edition, Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery, Geneva, Switzerland, March 16-17, 2017. “Grand Corruption: Why Do Nations Recover So Little from Corrupt Politicians & How Can it be Improved?” Speaker, 5th Annual European OffshoreAlert Conference Financial Intelligence & Investigations, London, England, November 14-15, 2016. “Global anti-corruption update,” Speaker, IBA2016 Annual Conference of the International Bar Association, Washington D.C., September 18-23, 2016. “Civil Asset Recovery: Techniques for corporate victims to recover losses,” Speaker, 14th Annual IBA Anti-Corruption Conference, Paris, France, June 15-16, 2016. “A Comparative View of Pretrial Evidence and Disclosure in Aid of Foreign Main Proceedings,” Speaker, 2nd Annual Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery, Hong Kong, China, June 6-7, 2016. “Hypocrisy USA: The Country’s Role as a Money Laundering Center & Offshore Tax Haven” Speaker, 14th Annual OffshoreAlert Conference, Miami Beach, Florida, May 1-3, 2016. “Recovery Assets & Enforcing Judgments in China Using Offshore Means” Speaker, 14th Annual OffshoreAlert Conference, Miami Beach, Florida, May 1-3, 2016. “Asset Tracing and Recovery in Matrimonial Disputes,” Speaker, 10th Anniversary Edition, Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery, Geneva, Switzerland, March 18, 2016. “Ethical Considerations in Litigation Funding”, Speaker, International Litigation, Arbitration & Transactions (ILAT) Conference, Miami, Florida, February 26, 2016. Sequor Law Adds ICC FraudNet Attorney as New DC Office Head Various Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers 2023 WWL Thought Leaders Global Elite - Edward H. Davis Jr. Q&A Thought Leaders 4 Fire: FIRE International Vilamoura, Portugal May 19, 2022 Edward H. Davis Jr. Thought Leaders Interview C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Sequor Law is excited to participate in the Mondaq Webinars. 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 Latin America’s Top 100 Lawyers Chambers 2020 Litigation Support Guide The 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers Turkish Brothers’ $388M Award Fight Sent Back To State Court Thought Leaders Global Elite – Asset Recovery (GIR 2019) Asset recovery column: Recognition of an individual debtor’s insolvency proceeding – beware the perils Recent Wins – March 2019 Miami Lawyer Wins $22M Judgment for Venezuelan Company Over Civil Theft Art, Cars, Parrots and Other Spoils of Miami Fraud Lawyer Edward H. Davis Gibraltarian payday loans business files Chapter 15 in Miami Honors & Achievements Ed has been honored with diverse recognitions for his significant contributions to the legal profession, including but limited to: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) since 2004 – Issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE): The credential earner understands how fraud is committed, detected, and prevented. Individuals who have obtained the CFE credential understand the underlying factors that motivate people to commit fraud and are trained to identify red flags that indicate evidence of fraud and fraud risk. They are able to trace fraudulent transactions, interview suspects to obtain information and confessions, write investigation reports, advise clients on their findings, and testify at trial. Rated by Martindale-Hubbell with the highest possible rating in both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards 2021 AV Preeminent Rating, the pinnacle of excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world’s most trusted legal resource. Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since the 2022 edition for high caliber of work in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration, Banking and Finance Recognized by 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Banruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers for Creditors' Rights, Asset Recovery & Financial Fraud Litigation Selected by Lawdragon Global 500 as a Leading Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyer, 2020 - 2026 Ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners in the Litigation Support Guide, Global-Wide Asset Tracing & Recovery category, and Band 3 in the USA Bankruptcy Litigation Guide Recognized by Latinvex as one of Latin America's Top 100 Lawyers, 2018-2025 Named among 100 Leading Lawyers by Latin Lawyer in 2023 Recognized in Lexology Index: Asset Recovery 2025 Recognized as Who's Who Legal Thought Leader in Asset Recovery, 2018-2021 Asset Recovery Lawyer of the Year, Who's Who International, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 Served as Executive Director of the London-based ICC Commercial Crimes Services FraudNet network, 2017-2019 Board Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration by The Florida Bar Recognized as a Top Lawyer by South Florida Legal Guide, 2019 Honored by the University of Miami School of Law’s Inter-American Law Review for having made significant contributions in the field of international law in the Americas, as the 33rd recipient of the Lawyer of the America Award (2015) Short listed for award as the most Innovative law firm in the Litigation category by Financial Times North American Innovative Lawyers Awards (2014), for procuring a multi-country cross-border protocol with the United States, Antigua, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Canada in the second-largest Ponzi scheme in World history Appointed to Educational Advisory Committee of National Association of Women Judges Recipient of Florida Bar G. Kirk Haas Humanitarian Award (2010), for organizing aid to Haitian victims of the 2010 earthquake Recognized as finalist for Most Effective Lawyer in Florida, Daily Business Review (2010) Member of Offshore Alert Advisory Board for Annual Conferences Member of Global Investigations Review Editorial Advisory Board (London) Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • Michael Hanlon, Attorney | Sequor Law

    Attorney. Chapter 15 experience on matters involving hundreds of millions in assets for Latin American companies. Dean's Fellow in Contracts, UM Law Cum Laude Michael Hanlon Attorney mhanlon@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282 vCard Michael Hanlon Attorney mhanlon@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282 vCard Practice Areas Bankruptcy & Insolvency Financial Fraud Asset Recovery Education University of Miami School of Law, J.D. (Cum Laude, 2025) Dean’s Fellow – Contracts CALI Award – Constitutional Law I Brazilian Law Student Association, Fashion Law Society – Member California Western School of Law (2023) Academic Excellence Award – Legal Skills II (Legal Research and Writing) Dean’s List University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, B.A. (2022) Dean’s List Admissions Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida Languages English Portuguese Spanish Location Miami Favorite Quote “Todo dia é dia de aprender um pouco do muito que a vida traz. ” – Moska, (Muito Pouco) Bio Media Michael Hanlon is an attorney at Sequor Law, where he focuses his practice on cross-border insolvency, asset recovery, and financial fraud. Michael has worked on Chapter 15 Bankruptcy cases, representing Latin American companies in recovering assets valued at hundreds of millions of dollars which insiders concealed in or through the United States. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Michael worked as a law clerk at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP, where he prepared financial analyses and detailed support letters for investment-based permanent residency petitions. Michael also conducted meticulous research across various industries including renewable energy, housing, and oil and gas in connection with preparing petitions for National Interest Waivers. Michael earned his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was a Dean’s Fellow in Contracts and an active member of the Brazilian Law Student Association and the Fashion Law Society. He also attended California Western School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. During his time in law school, Michael interned with Saxe Doernberger & Vita as a Summer Associate, where he prepared memoranda addressing insurance coverage disputes, including bad faith claims, policy exclusions, and contractual interpretation. Moreover, Michael’s prior legal internship with the American Friends Service Committee involved interviewing asylum seekers and drafting numerous asylum petitions, demonstrating his commitment to advocacy for vulnerable populations. Michael is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon Sequor Law Expands Asset Recovery Practice With the Addition of Attorneys Michael Hanlon and Noah Rosenblum Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

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