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

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

  • Michael Hanlon, Attorney | Sequor Law

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

  • Nyana Abreu Miller, Partner | Sequor Law

    Partner. Super Lawyers Rising Star. Latinvex Top 100 Female Lawyers in Latin America. Top 50 Rising Legal Star. IWIRC Regional Director Nyana Abreu Miller Partner nmiller@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 296 vCard Nyana Abreu Miller Partner nmiller@sequorlaw.com (+1) 305-372-8282, Ext. 296 vCard Practice Areas Bankruptcy & Insolvency Asset Recovery Financial Fraud International Commercial Litigation International Arbitration Education University of Miami School of Law, J.D. (Summa Cum Laude , 2011) Valedictorian Dean’s Fellow for Contracts University of Kansas, B.A. (Honors , 2005) Admissions Florida Bar United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida Languages English Portuguese Spanish Location Miami Favorite Quote: “A dream dreamt alone is just a dream dreamt alone. But a dream dreamt together is reality. ” – Raul Seixas Bio Recognitions Publications & Presentations Representative Matters Media Nyana Abreu Miller, a Partner at Sequor Law, focuses her practice on cross-border insolvency, marital asset recovery and financial fraud. Nyana has worked on cases brought under Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on behalf of foreign office holders of bankrupt Latin American companies and financial institutions where insiders concealed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of assets into or through the United States. Nyana has represented individuals, corporations, receivers and trustees in applications for assistance in obtaining evidence under 28 U.S.C § 1782, for use in litigation pending abroad. Nyana has domesticated and enforced foreign judgments under Florida’s Uniform Out-of-country Foreign Money-Judgment Recognition Act. Nyana has led e-discovery teams, both as counsel to the requesting party and the receiving party, and has utilized U.S. discovery to obtain valuable intelligence for her clients, including documents falling under the crime-fraud exception to the attorney client privilege. Nyana has represented a company in international commercial arbitration. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Nyana worked on commercial, financial and real estate transactions at an international law firm. In that position, she represented bank syndicates in financial transactions for various purposes, including working capital, international trade and acquisitions. Various Attorneys Recognized by SuperLawyers 2023 Sequor Law announces newly elected Partners Sequor Law Empowers Women to Lead Attorney Spotlight: Nyana A. Miller Nyana Miller announced as a member of Class X for the NextGen Leadership Program Sequor At IWIRC Brazil Sequor Law’s Summer Series Podcasts Sequor Law’s Latest Rankings and Recognitions Cross-Border Insolvency In Brazil: The UNCITRAL Model Law Dances to A Samba Beat Sequor Law Promotes Two Attorneys to Counsel Community roundup: IWIRC gets its first Hispanic chair amid new year hires and promotions Nyana Miller was second chair for a trial that resulted in a judgment for over $22 million in favor of Sequor’s client Chapter 11 – Procedimento, Requisitos E Benefícios A Mediação Na Resolução De Conflitos E A Recuperação Judicial, Comparativo Brasil X EUA Recent Wins – March 2019 Foreign representative of Brazilian businessman accused of smuggling yacht files Chapter 15 in Miami Two Sequor Law Attorneys Named Rising Legal Stars by Latinvex Marital Asset Recovery: ‘Wealth Managers’ Assist Unscrupulous Men in Defrauding Their Wives Internationally Noted Attorneys Establish Sequor Law Fla. Judge OKs Espírito Santo’s $8M Deal With Bankrupt Bank Publications Marital Asset Recovery ‘Wealth Managers’ Assist Unscrupulous Men in Defrauding Their Wives , Daily Business Review, January 24, 2018, Edward H. Davis, Jr, John Silberman, and Nyana Miller Cross-Border Insolvency In Brazil: The UNCITRAL Model Law Dances to a Samba Beat , Law.com, June 14, 2021, Nyana Miller and Raul Torrão Chapter 21 – O Bom Anfitrião na Insolvência Transnacional , Nyana Miller and Raul Torrao, Temas polêmicos sobre a Reforma da Lei 11.101/2005 , Editora Quartier Latin, coordinated by Otávio De Paoli Balbino e Márcia De Paoli Balbino, August 2022 The Use of Mediation in Restructuring and Insolvency: A US Perspective , INSOL I-Read, December 2024, Nyana Miller. Presentations & Seminars Insolvência Transnacional e os 20 anos da Lei: passado, presente e futuro, TMA Brasil, February 2025; Moderador: Francisco Satiro; Co-Panelists: Michael McCourt, Paulo Fernando Campana Filho. Available in Portuguese here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CenvkzHNIMw ABI International North American Insolvency, Asset Tracing, November 6, 2024; Moderator: Lynn P. Harrison III; Co-Panelists: Joel E. Cohen, Russell Crumpler. Cross border Insolvency: Why do LatAm companies file for Chapter 11 in the US? Drawbacks and benefits of filing Chapter 11 for LatAm companies, September 2024; Moderator: Robert Villaseca; Co-Panelists: Zamira Ayul, Paul J. Keenan Jr., Isaac Stevens. Sabemos mediar? Uma visão comparativa entre o Brasil e os países de common law, IWIRC Brasil, August 6, 2024; Moderador: Camila Tebaldi; Co-Panelists: Alecia Johns, Luciana Celidonia, Renata Oliveira, Sheila Neder Cerezetti. The Money Chase, The Florida Bar International Law Section, iLaw Conference, February 2024. The Use of Judicially Sanctioned Secrecy: the tortoise catering the hare, C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Conference, January 2024; Co-Panelists: Martin Kenny, Henrique Forssell. UNCITRAL: Model Law on recognition and enforcement of insolvency related judgments, IWIRC Brasil, August 24, 2023; Moderator: Hon. Maria Cristina Zucchi, Beatriz Faneca, Hon. Laurel Isicoff, Nyana Miller, Olya Antle. Alienação de Ativos em Processos de Insolvência, IBRADEMP – Instituto Brasileiro de Direito Empresarial, September 14, 2022. Mootness Doctrine, Ela Vai Pegar? IWIRC Brazil, August 25, 2022; Exma. Anglizey Oliveira, Moderator; Co-Panelists: Exma. Claudia Helena Batista, Sheila Neder Cerezetti International Dispute Funding in Latin America, INSOL Latin America, March 3, 2022. Insolvência Transfronteiriça e o Chapter 15, IBDE – Instituto Brasileiro do Direito da Empresa, June 10, 2021. Los procesos de insolvencia como vía más eficiente para recuperar bienes desviados por actos en fraude de acreedores, Escuela Federal de Formación Judicial, Mexico City, May 2021. A Crise da Empresa Transnacional: Adoção da Lei Modelo da Uncitral, Núcleo de Direito e Empresa e Arbitragem – NDEA, Fundação Getulio Vargas Law School, Rio de Janeiro, April 2021. Treasure Hunt, International Insolvency Institute – III & IWIRC, March 2021. ¿Por qué las empresas Latinoamericanas recurren al Capítulo XI para reorganizarse? Ilustre y Nacional Colegio de Abogados de México – INCAM & IWIRC América Latina, February 2021. Speak Up: Taller de Oratoria, Elevando tu Carrera en insolvencia al siguiente nivel, IWIRC, February 2021. Comparison of Tools Available to Brazilian Companies Under Chapters 11 and 15 of the US Bankruptcy Code, Brazil’s CMR Empresarial – Center for Women in Business Restructuring, July 22, 2020, available in Portuguese here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZXR5y5JNZY Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Bankruptcy Cases: Experiences in the U.S. and Brazil, IBDE – Instituto Brasileiro do Direito da Empresa, May 18, 2020, available in Portuguese here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHRdTjY3oik&t=2560s Private-Public Partnerships in International Asset Recovery, Brazil’s IPLD – Institute of Professionals for the Prevention of Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism, May 15, 2020. International Insolvency, Second Annual IWIRC Brazil Summit, Rio de Janeiro, March 13, 2020. Introduction to International Asset Recovery, Offshore Alert Conference, Sao Paulo, September 2019; Co-Panelists: Marcelo Moraes Santiago, Felipe Vieira. Speak Up! Public Speaking Workshop, IWIRC, February 2021 Published Decisions Published decisions in which Nyana has participated include: In re SAM Industrias S.A., Case No. 18-23941-RAM, 2019 WL 1012790 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Mar. 1, 2019) (permitting financial discovery of individual debtor’s family members and shell companies related to ongoing foreign adversary proceedings). In re Transbrasil S.A. Linhas Aereas, 644 F. App’x 959 (11th Cir. 2016) (affirming seal order to protect fraud investigation as confidential research). In re Transbrasil S.A. Linhas Aereas, 557 B.R. 240 (Bankr. D. Fla. 2016) (defining “party in interest” under Rule 2004 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure). In re Banco Santos, S.A., No. 10-47543-BKC-LMI, 2014 WL 5655025 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. Nov. 3, 2014) (permitting attorney contact with former employees of adverse party in contemplation of adversary litigation). Honors & Achievements Nyana has been honored with multiple awards and recognitions for her outstanding contributions to the legal profession, including: Recognized by SuperLawyers, 2023 - 2026, and Rising Star, 2020 - 2021 International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC), Board of Directors , 2020 - 2025 IWIRC Rising Star, 2020 IWIRC Florida Emerging Leader Award Recipient, 2020 Latinvex Top 50 Rising Legal Star for Latin America Honorable Mention, Best Individual Oralist, Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Seven CALI “book awards” Legal Prowess. Global Impact.

  • 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 May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more.. Firm News Apr 11, 2026 2 minutes read Sequor Law Celebrates National Pet Day with Continued Support of Paws4You Rescue In recognition of National Pet Day, Sequor Law is proud to continue its support of Paws4You Rescue, a Miami-based nonprofit... Attorney Spotlight Jan 29, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Alain M. Acanda 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was inspired to pursue a career in the law after having negative experiences with the law as.

  • 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 Bar U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida 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 & Arbitral Award Enforcement, International Arbitration and Asset Recovery. Prior to joining Sequor Law, Alain served as an Associate at Schlesinger Law Group, where he focused on commercial litigation and probate matters, having full responsibility over several cases, regularly drafting pleadings and dispositive motions in both state and federal court, and representing clients at depositions and hearings. Alain’s work contributed to a commercial litigation case that resulted in a $850,000 settlement. As a Law Clerk at OKI Law, Alain worked on complex commercial litigation, institutional arbitration, and intellectual property cases. 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 from Florida International University College of Law, graduating Cum Laude. 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 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.

  • Christopher A. Noel, Partner | Sequor Law

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

  • David Short, Counsel | Sequor Law

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

  • Tara J. Plochocki, Partner | Sequor Law

    Leading Partner of Sequor Law's Washington, D.C. office. ICC FraudNet member. U.S. Supreme Court admitted. Won precedent-setting habeas petition Tara J. Plochocki Partner tplochocki@sequorlaw.com (+1) 202-900-8740, Ext. 310 vCard Practice Areas Asset Recovery Creditors' Rights Judgment & Arbitral Award Enforcement Financial Fraud International Commercial Litigation Appellate Law Tara J. Plochocki Partner tplochocki@sequorlaw.com (+1) 202-900-8740, Ext. 310 vCard Education University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, MI Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, May 2007 Managing Editor, Michigan Journal of International Law 2006-2007 Barnard College of Columbia University, New York, NY Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude , Political Science & Philosophy, May 2002 Admissions California New York District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit U.S. Supreme Court Languages English Location Washington, D.C. Favorite Quote: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. ” — Margaret Mead Bio Recognitions Publications & Presentations Representative Matters Media Tara’s legal career is marked by a commitment to justice and the strategic resolution of novel, complex legal challenges. She litigates a wide range of transnational claims arising from breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, fraud, defamation, and tortious business practices, both at the trial and appellate levels, nationwide. Tara’s practice includes obtaining recognition of foreign arbitral awards and judgments to facilitate asset recovery efforts. Her expertise extends to conducting post-judgment discovery and initiating discovery actions under 28 U.S.C. § 1782 to gather evidence for use in foreign proceedings, an area of law in which she has achieved precedent-setting results expanding the permissible uses of discovery obtained under the statute. Tara also represents investors and companies against abuses by private equity fund managers, and brought the first U.S. lawsuit on behalf of an investor seeking damages for self-dealing in a continuation fund transaction. Tara also advises international clients on treaty application and interpretation, jurisdictional matters, and US litigation strategies. Tara is the first Washington D.C.-based attorney for Sequor Law, establishing the firm’s presence in the nation’s capital. She is also a Washington, D.C. member of ICC FraudNet, the world’s leading asset recovery network. In addition to her civil litigation practice, Tara advises international clients on compliance with U.S. sanctions and represents them in congressional and law enforcement investigations. Tara regularly speaks at global conferences on commercial fraud, asset tracing, and the enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign judgments. Tara is dedicated to advancing human rights and seeking justice in the United States and abroad. She litigates matters at the intersection of constitutional rights, international law, and national security. Tara successfully represented detainees in Guantanamo Bay when she won the first habeas petition in over ten years, construing the laws of war to obtain the release of her client. She also challenged the United States’ designation of individuals for death by drone strike and obtained a ruling that U.S. citizens have a constitutional right to due process before they may be targeted by the United States. Ms. Plochocki also authors amicus briefs on behalf of individuals and organizations on issues of the laws of war, fairness in education, criminal justice and national security. 9th Circuit Greenlights Expansive Use of Discovery Statute, Law360, Aug. 13, 2025 Sequor Law at Paris Arbitration Week: Enforcing Arbitral Awards Against Sovereigns Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Tara J. Plochocki Meet the Leader of Sequor Law’s New DC Office Sequor Law Adds ICC FraudNet Attorney as New DC Office Head Sequor Law Welcomes Asset Recovery Attorney Tara J. Plochocki as Newest Partner and Announces Expansion into Washington D.C. U.S. Invokes State Secrets Privilege to Block American Journalist’s Challenge to Alleged Spot on Drone ‘Kill List’ How to Survive America’s Kill List Judge Allows Journalist to Challenge Claimed Inclusion on U.S. Drone ‘Kill List’ China’s Defiance Over South China Sea Shows Limits of International Courts Honors & Achievements Super Lawyers, Rising Star International Law 2017-2018 Tara J. Plochocki is an ICC FraudNet Member. ICC FraudNet is a worldwide network of leading lawyers who specialize in fraud, international asset tracing and recovery. Visit https://iccfraudnet.org/members to learn more about the network and our members. Representative Cases Representation of an investor in lawsuit against private equity fund manager for facilitating self-dealing in continuation fund transaction Successful representation of wealth management firm minority shareholder in lawsuit against controlling shareholder for breaches of fiduciary duty and self-dealing Representation of former general partner of private equity fund, Novalpina Capital Partners I GP S.A.R.L, in contentious § 1782 petitions and appeals Representation of arbitral award creditor Viorel Micula in enforcement proceedings against Romania Representation of Russian investors in fraud lawsuit against the founders of Promsyvaz Bank and related entities Obtained recognition of $24.5 million arbitral award on behalf of Hong Kong corporation against Tajik state-owned enterprise Representation of Saudi Arabian corporation in seeking recovery for losses arising out of international bribery scheme Representation of multiple investors, corporations, and individuals in 1782 applications to obtain evidence from banks and investment firms in the United States for use in legal proceedings abroad Representation of multiple investors in complex civil litigation arising out of securities fraud committed by Venezuelan financier Representation of Saudi Arabian conglomerate in civil litigation concerning complex financial service fraud totaling in excess of $10 billion Representation of numerous companies and individuals, both in the U.S. and abroad, in connection with various matters including investigations by U.S. law enforcement and regulatory agencies Represented U.S. citizen journalist in lawsuit against U.S. government challenging designation to the “Kill List” Obtained release of Afghan detainee in habeas proceedings seeking release from detention in Guantanamo Bay under law of armed conflict Authored amicus brief on behalf of September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows supporting detainee defendant’s request for a mixed medical commission in accordance with the Geneva Conventions Authored amicus brief on behalf of national education organization in action by schoolchildren alleging that Detroit Public Schools violated their constitutional right to access to education Authored an amicus brief on behalf of medical ethics organization seeking disclosure of identities of doctors who botched the execution of inmate on death row Presentations Speaker, Sticking it to the man: a comparative approach to the mechanisms available for pursuing litigation against the government before national courts, Public Law Committee, International Bar Association, Toronto, 2025 Speaker, Exploring the Concept of Sovereign Immunity, TL4Fire Sovereign & States Litigation Summit USA, Washington, D.C., 2025 Moderator, Largely Untested Strategies in Enforcement Against Sovereigns, ICC FraudNet, Warsaw, 2025 Speaker, Enforcement of Arbitral Awards Against Sovereigns: What’s Coming Up Next?, Paris Arbitration Week, 2025 Guest lecturer, National Security Law, Washington University School of Law, 2024-2025 Moderator at Asset Recovery Committee, Madrid, Spain, 2024 Speaker, Offshore Alert, London, 2024 Speaker, Information Wars: obtaining information in cross border cases and arbitrations, Asset Recovery Americas, Washington, D.C., 2024 Speaker, ICC FraudNet Conference, British Virgin Islands, 2024 Speaker, Succession, Traitors and Many-Coloured Lotus, London International Disputes Week, 2024 Speaker, American Conference Institute C5 Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery, Miami, 2024 Guest Speaker, International Law, University of Wisconsin School of Law, 2023-2025 Speaker, Assessing the Impact of Sanctions on Fraud & Commercial Litigation, Thought Leaders for FIRE, Cayman Islands, 2023 Speaker, The Evolving Impact of Sanctions on Commercial Contracts, London International Disputes Week, 2023 Speaker, Asset Recovery International, Dublin, Ireland, 2022 Speaker, From Death Row to Gitmo: Opposing Capital Punishment and Detention Without Trial, Amnesty International & Georgetown Law, 2018 Publications Recent Developments in U.S. Foreign Sovereign Immunity Jurisprudence, ICC FraudNet Global Annual Report 2025 Release the Last ‘Low-Value’ Afghanistan POW Held at Gitmo (co-author), Defense One, Apr. 19, 2021, https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2021/04/release-last-low-value-afghanistan-pow-held-gitmo/173457/?oref=d1-author-river Getting the Deal Through: Litigation Funding 2017 (co-author), https://www.lexology.com/panoramic Legal Prowess. 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  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • Gregory S. Grossman, Founding Shareholder | Sequor Law

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

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