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 Miami 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, 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.

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.

Shareholder. Chambers Band 1 — Bankruptcy Litigation, Florida (2025). Band 2 — Bankruptcy/Restructuring. American College of Bankruptcy Fellow. Past IWIRC chair Leyza B. Florin Shareholder lflorin@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 300 vCard Leyza B. Florin Shareholder lflorin@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 300 vCard Practice Areas Bankruptcy & Insolvency Creditors' Rights Asset Recovery Judgment & Arbitral Award Enforcement Bank Litigation International Commercial Litigation High-Net-Worth Disputes Financial Fraud Appellate Law International Arbitration Corruption & Proceeds of Crime Recovery Education University of Miami School of Law, J.D. (Magna Cum Laude , 1996) Inter-American Law Review, Articles and Comments Editor Order of the Coif University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences, B.A. (1992) Admissions Florida, 1997 U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, 1999 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida, 1997 U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1997 U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1997 U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 2020 Associations & Memberships Fellow, American College of Bankruptcy, Class XXXII, 2021 The Florida Bar Business Law Section, Past Chair, 2020-2021 International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC), Immediate Past Chair, 2021 Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida, Past President, 2006-2007 Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator American College of Bankruptcy, International Nominating Committee, Chair American Bankruptcy Institute, Asset Sales Committee, Co-Chair of Education Dade County Bar Association, Member American Bar Association, Member Hispanic National Bar Association, Member Cuban American Bar Association, Member Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Fellow, 2014 International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Fellow University of Miami Law Alumni Association Board of Directors, 2014-2016 Dean’s Circle Committee Leadership Florida, Class XXXII Languages English Spanish Location Miami Favorite Quote “Do or Do Not, There is No Try. ” – Yoda Bio Recognitions Publications & Presentations Representative Matters Media Leyza B. Florin, a shareholder at Sequor Law, focuses her practice on a wide range of litigation and insolvency matters, including debt restructuring and representation of creditors, with special emphasis on complex business bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Leyza was a shareholder at an Am Law 200 firm. Additionally, she was appointed receiver, custodian, trustee and special master in cases in both federal and state courts throughout the state of Florida and has served as a neutral arbiter in an arbitration proceeding. Leyza is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator. Her case experience includes acting as lead U.S. counsel to various court-appointed fiduciaries named in multiple jurisdictions throughout the Caribbean for British American Insurance Co., Ltd., in Chapter 15 proceedings, district court proceedings, and pending state court proceedings throughout the state of Florida. Leyza is the former Chair of The Florida Bar’s Business Law Section, and served as the Chair of the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation. She is past chair of the Bankruptcy/UCC and Diversity Committees of The Florida Bar’s Business Law Section, and a past president of the Bankruptcy Bar of the Southern District of Florida. Leyza launched a bankruptcy clinical program at Florida International University College of Law, where she served as lead adjunct professor. She is a published author and sought-after leader who is regularly invited to present on topics related to her practice. Leyza has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers (2010-2025); Florida Trend, Legal Elite (2008-2016, 2018); South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyer (2009-2018), and has received multiple other recognitions of note. Leyza is admitted to all Florida state courts, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida. 11th Circuit Appeal News Model Law draftsman responds to COMI proposals Various Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers 2023 Sequor Law Empowers Women to Lead Leyza B. Florin Featured as IWIRC Florida Member Spotlight Sequor Law Recognized by Chambers & Partners Thought Leaders 4 Fire: FIRE International Vilamoura, Portugal May 19, 2022 Service of Process Abroad: No International Agreement? Leyza Florin Blanco Makes D&I North America Shortlist A Worldwide View on Commercial Real Estate Post-COVID Shareholder Leyza Florin Blanco has been selected by LatinVex among Latin America’s Top 100 Female Lawyers Leyza B. Florin Inducted to the 32nd Class of The American College of Bankruptcy Sequor Law Is Honored to Support Associação João de Barro in Its Completion of a New School Sequor At IWIRC Brazil Sequor Law Recognized in the 2022 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America Sequor Law’s Latest Rankings and Recognitions Omani businessman appeals US recognition of English bankruptcy Asset recovery column: Euromepa and Gorsoan, oh my Community roundup: IWIRC gets its first Hispanic chair amid new year hires and promotions 2021 IWIRC Board of Directors Announced Business Law Section to Diversify its Education Program Panels Business Law Section Updates Pro Bono Guide The 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers The UN’s latest attempt to assist international insolvency practitioners Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act is now the Law in Florida Business Law Section Strengthens its Diversity Fellowship Program COVID-19 and Cross-Border Insolvencies Asset recovery column: emerging minority view on delivery of subpoenas under FRCP 45 Turkish Brothers’ $388M Award Fight Sent Back To State Court Miami’s Specialist in Brazilian Chapter 15 Cases Asset recovery column: The mechanics of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Enterprise Group Insolvency Tyneside jeweller failed to disclose US assets, joint trustees say Miami Chapter 15 for jailed Taiwanese-British IT executive Asset recovery column: Globalisation catches up with the US insolvency courts Asset Recovery Magazine – Florida Leads the Way in Development of Chapter 15 Jurisprudence IWIRC announces 2019 founders award winners Sequor Law Recognized by Chambers USA 2019 Asset recovery column: Recognition of an individual debtor’s insolvency proceeding – beware the perils IWIRC announces new board of directors The Bankruptcy Episode w/ Paul Orshan, Leyza Florin Blanco, Jacqueline Calderín, and Joe Stone Gibraltarian payday loans business files Chapter 15 in Miami 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 Honors & Achievements Leyza has received myriad recognitions throughout her career, including: Chambers USA, Bankruptcy Litigation, Florida, Band 1, 2011–2025 Chambers USA, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Florida: South, Band 2 The Legal 500 Miami Elite, Finance and Restructuring, Tier 3 The Legal 500 Miami Elite, International Corporate and M&A, Tier 3 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers, 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyers, 2020 The Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Bankruptcy, 2026 AV Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America, Finalist, 2022 Florida Bar Business Law Section, Fellows Program Founder Award, 2023 IWIRC Melnik Award for Exceptional Contributions by an IWIRC Member, 2019 Hall of Fame, IWIRC Florida Network Excellence Award, 2018 The Florida Bar Business Law Section, Outstanding Member of the Year, 2014 South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers, 2009–2020; Up and Comer, 2004–2008 Florida Super Lawyers, 2010–2026; Rising Star, 2009 Top 50 Women Florida Super Lawyers, 2013–2026 Top 100 Florida Super Lawyers, 2013–2025 Florida Trend, Legal Elite, 2008–2020; Up and Comer, 2007 Cuban American Bar Association, Member of the Year, 2013 South Florida Business Journal, Key Partner Award, 2012 Business Leader magazine, Women Extraordinaire Award, 2011 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Outstanding Lawyers of Miami-Dade County, 40 Under 40, 2010 Representative Experience U.S. counsel to various court-appointed fiduciaries named in various jurisdictions throughout the Caribbean, United Kingdom and Brazil. Counsel to Arbitration Award Plaintiff seeking to confirm and enforce multi-million dollar international arbitration award. Counsel to institutional lenders in bankruptcy cases, assignment for the benefit of creditors and in pending foreclosure cases of commercial property and undeveloped land. Reported Cases In re Viação Itapemirim, S.A. 608 B.R. 268 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2019) In re Viação Itapemirim, S.A. 607 B.R. 761 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2019) In re Quantum Foods, LLC, 558 B.R. 111 (Bankr. D. Del. 2016) In re: British American Insurance Co. Ltd. , 425 B.R. 884 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2010) In re: British American Isle of Venice (BVI) Ltd. , 441 B.R. 713 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2010) Bombart v. The Family Center at Sunrise, LLC, 520 B.R. 300 (S.D. Fla. 2014) In re: Jaffe , 235 B.R. 490 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1999) Publications Co-Author, “Euromepa and Gorsoan, oh my! The evolving standard to obtain §1782 assistance in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and beyond” – Global Restructuring Review Asset Recovery Column, October 2020 Co-Author, “The UN’s Latest Assist to International Insolvency Practitioners,” Global Restructuring Review Asset Recovery Column, August, 2020 Co-Author, “COVID-19 and Cross-Border Insolvencies” – Daily Business Review, April 17, 2020 Co-Author, “The UN’s Latest Assist to International Insolvency Practitioners” – Global Restructuring Review Asset Recovery Column, April 2020 Co-Author, “Emerging Minority View on Delivery of Subpoenas Under FRCP 45” – Global Restructuring Review Asset Recovery Column, March 2020 Co-Author, “The Mechanics of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Enterprise Group Insolvency” – Global Restructuring Review Asset Recovery Column, November 2019 Co-Author, “Globalization Catches up to U.S. Insolvency Courts” – Global Restructuring Review Asset Recovery Column, August 2019 Co-Author, “Florida Leads the Way of Chapter 15 Jurisprudence” – Knect 365 Asset Recovery Magazine, July 2019 Recognition of an Individual Debtor’s Insolvency Proceeding – Beware of the Perils, Global Restructuring Review Asset Recovery Column, March 6, 2019 Co-Author, “Liquidating Liquor License in Bankruptcy.” Asset Sales Committee Newsletter November 2017 “The Power of Women Working Together,” The Woman Advocate, American Bar Association, June 12, 2015 “Challenging Aspects and Issues of Cross Border Chapter 15 Filings,”Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Strategies , Thomson Reuters/Aspatore, 2012 “Women Take the Lead and Lean In,” guest commentary, Daily Business Review , August 21, 2013 Co-Author, International Insolvency Proceedings and Emerging Trends Under Chapter 15 Under the United States Bankruptcy Code,” The Florida Bar Business Law Journal , Case Law Update 2011 Presentations Speaker, FIRE Americas, ThoughtLeaders4, Washington, D.C., September 22, 2025 Speaker, Asset Recovery Americas, Informa Connect, Renaissance São Paulo Hotel, São Paulo, Brazil, September 8-10, 2025 Keynote Fireside Chat: The New World (co-chair/speaker with David Young), FIRE International: Vilamoura, ThoughtLeaders4, Anantara Hotel, Vilamoura, Portugal, May 15, 2024 Whose Fraud Is It Anyway? Attribution and Related Topics (panel chair, with Rick Brown), FIRE International: Vilamoura, ThoughtLeaders4, Anantara Hotel, Vilamoura, Portugal, May 16, 2024 Afternoon Chair (co-chair with Henrique Forssell), FIRE Americas: Cayman, ThoughtLeaders4, The Westin, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, March 12-14, 2023 FIREing Up Your Careers: How to Make and Keep Overseas Contacts (panelist), FIRE Americas: Cayman, ThoughtLeaders4, The Westin, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, March 12-14, 2023 Speaker, Asset Recovery Americas, Informa Connect, Renaissance São Paulo Hotel, São Paulo, Brazil, September 20-22, 2023 Attack the Sham: Asset Recovery Toolkits (panelist), FIRE International: Vilamoura, ThoughtLeaders4, Vilamoura, Portugal, May 19, 2022 Chair's Opening Remarks & Offshore Asset Recovery Steps Panel (co-chair with Paul Kennedy), FIRE Americas & Offshore Virtual — Session 1, ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE, Virtual, 2021 Chair's Opening Remarks & Discovery Channels: How to Get Documents Through the U.S. Courts (co-chair with Paul Kennedy), FIRE Americas: Discovery Channels, ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE, Virtual, 2021 Wake Up and Smell the Coffee: Insolvency Proceeding Precipitated by Coffee Fraud — Case Study (panelist), FIRE Americas & Offshore Virtual, ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE, Virtual, 2021 US Bankruptcy – Chapter 15, Comparative Law Program, Brazil, November 17, 2020 Segunda Oportunidad en los Concursos, Instituto Iberoamericano Conference, October 21, 2020 When in Rome: A Comparative Look at Fiduciaries Around the Globe, IWIRC Insolvency 2020, October 14, 2020 Navigating the Islands and Wake Up and Smell the Coffee, FIRE Americas and Offshore Event, September 22,2020 Cross Border Disputes Panel, Virtual World Litigation Forum, Virtual, September 9, 2020 Cross Border Insolvency; Mechanisms of Cooperation, IWIRC Brazil Second Annual Conference, Rio de Janeiro, March 12-13, 2020 Tracing Assets Arising Out of Contentious Cross Border Insolvencies , C5, March 5-6, 2020 Insolvency—Pandora’s Box, or A Key Litigation Advantage, Asset Recovery America, New York, September 18-20, 2019 International Perspectives on Asset Recovery , IWIRC Brazil and Tribunal de Justiça do Estado de Minas Gerais, June 6, 2019 Conferencia Sobre Soborne Internacional, Investigación Financiera, Insolvencia y Herramientas Para Recuperación de Activos , Superintendencia de Sociedades, Bogotá, Colombia, May 8, 2019 When the Money is Gone , Asset Recovery Americas, Knect365 LatAm Conference, Brazil, June 4, 2019 Chapter 15 and Cross-Border Insolvency , IBAJUD Conference, Brazil, April 29, 2019 Recognizing Foreign Proceedings and Enforcing Against Assets , Asset Recovery International, Knect 365 Conference, Ireland, March 2, 2019 What Lawyers and FA’s Must Know to Represent Secured Creditors Successfully , American Bankruptcy Institute, Annual Spring Meeting, April 22, 2017 Cross-Border Insolvencies and Chapter 15 of the United States Bankruptcy Code , Hispanic National Bar Association Corporate Counsel Conference, March 31, 2017 Jevic’s Potential Effects on Asset Sales & Plan Confirmation , American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Webinar, August 18, 2016 Whatever Happened to Pre-Packs/Structured Dismissal? Staying Out of Bankruptcy Court: How to Negotiate a Workout Agreement; Pros and Cons of ABC’s and In & Out Quick , 40th Annual Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar, March 31-April 2, 2016 State of Diversity in the Legal Profession , 5th Annual Bench & Bar Conference, Dade County Bar Association (DCBA), February 26, 2016 The Intersection of Cross-Border Insolvency Proceedings, Receiverships and U.S. Bankruptcy Proceedings , 2016 Caribbean Insolvency Symposium, American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), February 4-6, 2016 Vaccinations! Helping Clients Enhance Rights and Minimize Risk During the Bankruptcy Lull , 89th Annual Meeting, National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges’ (NCBJ) Commercial Law League of America (CLLA), August 5, 2015 Receiverships and Bankruptcy: Between Scylla and Charybdis , 20th Annual Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop, American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), July 2015 Getting Paid: Alternative Fee Structures , 2015 DCBA Bench & Bar Conference, February 20, 2015 Receivership Basics, Professional Fiduciary: Responsibilities and Duties , The Florida Bar Business Law section, May 2, 2014 Chapter 15 Update , Caribbean Insolvency Symposium, American Bankruptcy Institute, February 2014 Overcoming Gender Bias: Getting into the Courtroom and Succeeding There , Florida Association of Women Lawyers, October 2013 Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

Sequor Law Expands International Litigation and Asset Recovery Tem with Attorney Carolina M. Rosso Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Open Firm News Open June 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Miami – June 23, 2026 - Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. Rosso has joined the firm as an Attorney, further strengthening the firm's internationally recognized asset recovery , insolvency, and cross-border litigation practice. Rosso focuses her practice on complex cross-border legal matters, including international litigation , asset recovery, insolvency, and arbitration. Prior to becoming an attorney, she served as a Law Clerk at Sequor Law, where she conducted extensive legal research and drafted analytical memoranda involving international asset recovery, cross-border insolvency , international litigation, and arbitration matters spanning multiple jurisdictions. During her time at the firm, Rosso 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, cross-border discovery, and Chapter 15 proceedings, among other matters. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Rosso also served as a Research Fellow to Professor Jorge L. Esquirol at FIU College of Law, where she conducted research in transnational commercial law and prepared comparative analyses of U.S. and French legal systems as a framework for examining how civil law, common law, mixed, religious, and customary legal traditions influence commercial institutions, legal reform, and opportunities for economic development across developing and emerging economies. "We are thrilled to welcome Carolina to our attorney team," said Edward H. Davis, Jr., Founding Shareholder of Sequor Law. "Having worked alongside Carolina during her time as a law clerk, we have witnessed firsthand her exceptional intellect, work ethic, and dedication to excellence. Her academic achievements, international perspective, and deep understanding of complex cross-border disputes make her a tremendous asset to our clients and our firm." Rosso graduated first in her class from Florida International University College of Law, earning her Juris Doctor, summa cum laude. While at FIU Law, she received multiple CALI Excellence for the Future Awards and served as a member of the FIU Law Review. She previously earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, magna cum laude, from the Florida International University Honors College. Beyond her legal practice, Rosso is the founder and director of Unidad Para Bolivia, an international civic and humanitarian initiative through which she led pro-democracy advocacy efforts and coordinated large-scale humanitarian aid projects. Having lived and studied in Bolivia, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Rosso brings a uniquely global perspective to her practice. She is fluent in Spanish and French and conversational in Czech. "I am honored to join Sequor Law as an attorney," said Rosso. "I am excited to continue serving clients facing complex international disputes, asset recovery, and insolvency matters. Sequor's collaborative culture, global reach, and specialized cross-border expertise make it an exceptional place to build my practice." For more information, visit: www.sequorlaw.com *** Headquartered in Miami and with an office in Washington, D.C., Sequor Law is an international law firm focusing on representing victims of financial fraud, including sovereign governments and state-owned enterprises, public and non-public companies, insolvency practitioners, and all manner of clients in the areas of asset recovery, financial fraud, cross-border insolvency, and international litigation and arbitration. www.sequorlaw.com Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open 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.. 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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 Dean’s List The Pennsylvania State University, B.A. (Cum Laude , 2017) Study Abroad: The Umbra Institute, Perugia, Italy (2016) Department of State: Consulate General of the United States, Milan, Italy (2016); Department of Defense: National Defense University, Washington, D.C. (2015) Admissions Florida Bar 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. 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, reviewing pleadings and motions, and supporting courtroom proceedings such as evidentiary hearings and discovery hearings. Alejandro gained valuable experience as a law clerk at Sequor Law, where he conducted legal research and drafted motions on matters related to international asset recovery and Chapter 15 bankruptcy. During law school, Alejandro interned for U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez, drafting judicial opinions on a range of federal issues. Prior to law school, he worked at Kobre & Kim LLP, 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 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.

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.

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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