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  • Sequor Law | Asset Recovery, Financial Fraud & Litigation, Insolvency Law

    Chambers-ranked international law firm. Band 1 in Asset Tracing & Recovery (Global). Asset recovery, financial fraud, bankruptcy, insolvency, and arbitration. Relentless. Global. Pursuit. Sequor Law stands as a preeminent international law firm renowned for its expertise in fraud, asset recovery, cross-border insolvency, international litigation, international arbitration, and creditors' rights. Announcement 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. Read More New Episode Available Asset Recovery Ed Join pioneers Yves Klein and Martin Kenney as they trace the origins of "asset recovery" and how it became a critical discipline in international law. Listen now on @AssetRecoveryEd. Listen Here Asset Recovery as a Practice Area: How it Became a Field of Its Own Featuring Special Guests Yves Klein Martin Kenney Sequor Verb | Se·quor | ˈse.kwor To pursue, to chase, to attain. Sequor Law takes its name from the Latin word meaning ‘to pursue, to chase, to attain.’ It signifies our core values: the agile, aggressive, and relentless pursuit of assets and success on behalf of our clients. Sequor Law represents companies and individual clients in the areas of asset recovery, financial fraud, insolvency, and financial services litigation. Show/Hide Panel Interactive Case Map Click on any Sequor Law shield to view our matters across the globe. Additional matters will be added on an ongoing basis. Chapter 15 Cases Section 1782 Cases More Details Show/Hide Sidebar News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight Aug 17, 2026 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Carolina M. Rosso “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie... Firm News Jun 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. Rosso has joined the firm as an Attorney. 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..

  • Jennifer Mosquera, Attorney | Sequor Law

    Attorney and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Editor-in-Chief, International Law Quarterly. Florida Bar Int'l Law Section Executive Council Jennifer Mosquera Attorney jmosquera@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 216 vCard Practice Areas Asset Recovery Bankruptcy & Insolvency Financial Fraud Corruption & Proceeds of Crime Recovery Appellate Law Judgment & Arbitral Award Enforcement High-Net-Worth Disputes Jennifer Mosquera Attorney jmosquera@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 216 vCard Education Florida State University College of Law, J.D. (Magna Cum Laude , 2019) Dean’s List Merit Scholarship Recipient Notes and Comments Editor, Florida State Law Review Intramural Chair, Florida State University College of Law Moot Court Team Florida International University, B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy (Magna Cum Laude , 2016) Dean’s List Merit Scholarship Recipient National Security Certificate Admissions Florida U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court of the Middle District of Florida U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Middle District of the Florida Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida Associations & Memberships International Law Section of the Florida Bar Co-Chair of the Richard Dewitt Memorial Vis Pre-Moot Steering Committee Editor-in-Chief for the International Law Quarterly Executive Council member Legal Services of Greater Miami Past Chair of the Young Professionals Council South Florida Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Third District Court of Appeal Historical Society Fourth District Court of Appeal Historical Society Languages English Spanish Location Miami Favorite Quote: “El que tiene un derecho no obtiene el de violar el ajeno para mantener el suyo. ” – José Martí Bio Recognitions Media Jennifer Mosquera, an attorney at Sequor Law, focuses their practice on appellate advocacy, cross-border insolvency, asset recovery, and federal and state court fraud-based litigation. They represent individuals, governments, fiduciaries, and other entities in domestic and international judgment collection matters; avoidance actions and fraudulent transfer claims; cross-border insolvency proceedings under Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; actions to collect evidence for use in foreign proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 1782; and other commercial disputes. Jennifer also regularly works with attorneys in multiple jurisdictions to recover and return assets or value to the victims of fraud. Jennifer is heavily involved in the International Law Section of the Florida Bar, acting as a member of the Executive Council, Co-Chair for the Richard Dewitt Memorial Vis Pre-Moot Steering Committee, and the Editor-in-Chief for the International Law Quarterly. They are also the Past Chair of the Legal Services of Greater Miami Young Professionals Council, and an active member of the South Florida Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and also in the Third District Court of Appeal Historical Society. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Jennifer served as senior law clerk to the Honorable Judge Mark W. Klingensmith at the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal. They worked on a variety of complex issues within foreclosure proceedings, contractual disputes, and fraud-based disputes, amongst other civil and criminal matters. Jennifer graduated magna cum laude in 2019 from Florida State University College of Law where they earned their J.D. They were on the Dean's List, were a merit scholarship recipient, and were on the board of both the Florida State University Law Review and the Florida State University College of Law Moot Court Team. During their time in law school, Jennifer interned for multiple judges, clerked for the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Florida Attorney General, and held a summer associate position with an Am Law 200 firm. In 2016, they obtained their B.A. in Political Science and their B.A. in Philosophy from Florida International University. Jennifer is fluent in both English and Spanish. They are admitted to practice in the state of Florida. Attorney Spotlight: Jennifer Mosquera Liquidators of BVI Funds Linked to 1MDB Win Recognition in Florida Sequor Law adds Attorney Jennifer Mosquera to Team Honors & Achievements Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) since 2024 – Issued by 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. Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • Alain M. Acanda, Attorney | Sequor Law

    Attorney. National Moot Court quarterfinalist. Contributed to commercial litigation resulting in $850K settlement. Section 1782 discovery experience. Alain M. Acanda Attorney aacanda@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282 vCard vCard Alain M. Acanda Attorney aacanda@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282 vCard Practice Areas Judgment & Arbitral Award Enforcement Asset Recovery International Arbitration Creditors' Rights Bankruptcy & Insolvency Education Florida International University College of Law, J.D. (Cum Laude, 2024) Best Respondent Brief and Quarterfinalist at the 2023 Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition Moot Court, Judge for Intramural Moot Court Competition (2022-2024) Vice President of Hispanic Law Student Association (2022-2023) Vice President of Caribbean Student Bar Association (2022-2023) Florida State University, B.A. (2021) Miami Dade College, AA (Cum Laude, 2018) Admissions Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida Associations and Memberships MIAS YoungMIAS - Secretary ILS - Chair of the Gazette Committee Federal Bar Association Miami Dade Bar Association Languages English Spanish Location Miami Favorite Quote “Vale más un minuto de pie que una vida en rodillas ” – José Martí Bio Media Alain M. Acanda is an attorney at Sequor Law, where he focuses his practice on judgment and arbitral award enforcement, international arbitration, asset recovery, and cross-border insolvency. At Sequor Law, Alain represents clients in complex domestic and cross-border disputes involving the recognition and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards, fraudulent transfers, insolvency proceedings, and cross-border discovery. He regularly handles matters involving the domestication and enforcement of foreign judgments in the United States and has worked on Chapter 15 proceedings involving contested recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings. His experience also includes fraudulent transfer litigation, including a matter in which the firm obtained full recovery for its client, as well as discovery proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 1782 in aid of foreign proceedings. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Alain served as an Associate at Schlesinger Law Group, where he focused on commercial litigation and probate matters. He managed several matters and regularly drafted pleadings and dispositive motions in state and federal court, represented clients at depositions and hearings, and contributed to a commercial litigation matter that resulted in an $850,000 settlement. As a Law Clerk at OKI Law, Alain worked on complex commercial litigation, institutional arbitration, and intellectual property matters. He drafted legal memoranda and a range of motions, including motions to compel arbitration, motions for summary judgment, § 1782 discovery requests, and motions for sanctions. Alain also gained experience as a Law Clerk at Cole, Scott & Kissane and Torres Victor, where he authored successful motions in an $11 million bad faith insurance lawsuit, including a motion to compel in camera inspection of privileged materials and to waive attorney-client privilege. Alain earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida International University College of Law. Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Alain M. Acanda Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Alain M. Acanda to Its Expanding Asset Recovery Team 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 remains actively involved in supporting the next generation of legal professionals through mentorship, student outreach, and professional development initiatives. She regularly serves as a resource for aspiring attorneys and served as Co-Coach of the University of Miami School of Law’s 2025 SPONG First Amendment Competition Moot Court team. 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”), 2024. Awards Miami Dade Bar Young Lawyers Section "40 Under 40" Honoree, 2026. University of Miami School of Law Dean's List Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • Alejandro Rodriguez Vanzetti, Attorney | Sequor Law

    Attorney. Former judicial law clerk, U.S. District Court (S.D. Fla.). U.S. State Dept and Defense Dept internships. Published across 4 legal outlets Practice Areas Asset Recovery International Commercial Litigation Financial Fraud Corruption & Proceeds of Crime Recovery International Arbitration Judgment & Arbitral Award Enforcement Bankruptcy & Insolvency Appellate Law High-Net-Worth Disputes Alejandro Rodriguez Vanzetti Attorney avanzetti@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 233 vCard Alejandro Rodriguez Vanzetti Attorney avanzetti@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 233 vCard Education Florida International University College of Law, J.D. (Magna Cum Laude , 2023) FIU Law Review: Executive Submissions and Comments Editor Dean’s List Kobre & Kim, LLP Scholars Program Law School Scholarship The Pennsylvania State University, B.A. (Cum Laude , 2017) Study Abroad: The Umbra Institute, Perugia, Italy Department of State: Consulate General of the United States, Milan, Italy; Department of Defense: National Defense University, Washington, D.C. Admissions Florida 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. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida Associations and Memberships Federal Bar Association, South Florida Chapter, Board of Directors Federal Bar Association, South Florida Chapter, Events Committee YoungMIAS Member Languages English Spanish Italian Location Miami Favorite Quote: “Más cuesta mantener el equilibrio de la libertad que soportar el peso de la tiranía. ” – Simón Bolívar Translation: “It is harder to maintain the balance of freedom than to endure the weight of tyranny. ” Bio Publications & Presentations Recognitions Media Alejandro Rodriguez Vanzetti is an attorney at Sequor Law, where he focuses his practice on asset recovery, international judgment enforcement, international arbitration and litigation, and financial fraud. Alejandro frequently represents individuals and companies in proceedings under 28 U.S.C. § 1782 and Chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code, obtaining discovery from financial institutions and third parties in support of high-stakes foreign litigation and securing recognition and relief in aid of foreign insolvency proceedings. His work in these areas intersects with asset tracing and enforcement of foreign judgments in U.S. courts. Alejandro currently serves on the Board of Directors of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Before joining Sequor Law, Alejandro served as a Judicial Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. In this role, he assisted in all aspects of civil and criminal cases, including drafting substantive orders and reports and recommendations and supporting courtroom proceedings. During law school, Alejandro interned for U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez, drafting orders on a range of federal issues. Alejandro also gained valuable experience as a law clerk at Sequor Law. Prior to law school, he worked at a large international law firm in Miami, where he played a key role in large-scale litigation and government enforcement defense matters as well as developing the firm’s Litigation Assistant Program across its 14 global offices. Alejandro earned his Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law, graduating in the top 10% of his class. He served as Executive Submissions and Comments Editor of the FIU Law Review. Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Alejandro Rodriguez Vanzetti Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Alejandro Rodriguez Vanzetti to Its Growing International Asset Recovery Team Service of Process Abroad: No International Agreement? Awards CALI Awards of Excellence: Civil Procedure; Florida Civil Practice; International Commercial Arbitration; Immigration Law Kobre & Kim Scholars Program Law School Scholarship Publications 28 U.S.C. § 1782: Recent Insights from the Eleventh Circuit and the Southern District of Florida , Federal Bar Association Blog. Eligibility Under § 109(a) in Chapter 15: The Case for Favoring the Eleventh Circuit Approach , American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. The Waiting Game: Who Benefits from Recovered Assets Associated with Venezuelan State Corruption? Remission as a Solution , FIU Law Review, Vol. 17.4. Chapter 15 And 28 U.S.C. § 1782: New Developments and Uses in Fraud and Asset Recovery Cases , ICC FraudNet Global Annual Report (2023). How Florida’s Supreme Court Overturned a Ruling that Barred Recovery of Foreign Assets to Satisfy Judgments , Jurist (2023) . Service of Process Abroad: No International Agreement? No Problem. Rely on FRCP 4(f)(2) & (3) , ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE Magazine (2022). Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • 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 Czech 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum Sequor Law Expands Asset Recovery Practice With the Addition of Attorneys Michael Hanlon and Noah Rosenblum 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.

  • 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.

  • Andrew B. Dawson, Of Counsel | Sequor Law

    Of Counsel. Harvard Law School alumnus. University of Miami Law professor. ABI Medal of Excellence. Reporter, ABI Chapter 11 Reform Commission Andrew B. Dawson Of Counsel adawson@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 269 vCard Andrew B. Dawson Of Counsel adawson@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 269 vCard Practice Areas Cross-Border Insolvency Federal Bankruptcy Education Harvard Law School, J.D. (2008) American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence in Bankruptcy Irving Oberman Memorial Award Williams College, B.A. (1999) Admissions New York State United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Languages English Location Miami Favorite Quote “All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope. ” – Winston Churchill Bio Media Andrew (Drew) B. Dawson, Of Counsel at Sequor Law and a professor at the University of Miami School of Law faculty, focuses his research on cross-border insolvency, as well as federal bankruptcy and labor laws, both in the corporate and municipal bankruptcy context. Previously, Drew was a Kauffman Legal Fellow at Harvard Law School, clerked for the Hon. Jane R. Roth, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and clerked for the Hon. Peter J. Walsh, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. He was also a Reporter for the Labor and Benefits Subcommittee of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11, researching ways in which the Bankruptcy Code should be modernized. Well-versed in his field, Drew has served on the Caribbean Insolvency Symposium’s advisory board and as the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Robert M. Zinman Resident Scholar. He has presented at numerous conferences, and published various peer-reviewed articles, books, essays, and blogs. Drew is admitted to practice in New York and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. At the University of Miami School of Law, he teaches Bankruptcy, Business Associations, Commercial Law: Secured Transactions, and Contracts. Asset recovery column: The long arm of the liquidating trustee – Madoff trustee reaches offshore transferees Asset Recovery Magazine – Florida Leads the Way in Development of Chapter 15 Jurisprudence University of Miami names Sequor of counsel as first bankruptcy chair 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 Virginia New York 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 U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia 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.

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