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The foreign representative of bankrupt Brazilian businessman Daniel Birmann, accused of concealing assets and smuggling a $30M yacht into Brazil, files Chapter 15 recognition proceedings in Miami. Foreign representative of Brazilian businessman accused of smuggling yacht files Chapter 15 in Miami Open In the News Open November 9, 2018 3 minutes read Sequor Law By Benjamin Clarke The foreign representative of a long-time bankrupt businessman accused of concealing his assets and smuggling a US$30 million yacht into Brazil has filed Chapter 15 recognition proceedings in Miami. On 8 November, Fernando Correia of Rio de Janeiro-based Carlos Magno Nery & Meiros filed a petition in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, asking the court to recognize the Brazilian involuntary liquidations of copper manufacturer SAM Indústrias, its parent company Boulder Participações, and Boulder’s majority shareholder Daniel Birmann. Birmann and the two companies have been in insolvency proceedings for over a decade, after SAM defaulted on 40.1 million reais (US$14.5 million) worth of debentures back in December 2004. Back then a Rio court issued a bankruptcy order against SAM under the Brazilian Bankruptcy Law after it also closed down its principal place of business. Private pension fund Braslight, which held the defaulted notes, filed a petition for the involuntary liquidation of SAM and asked the court to extend the order to Boulder and Birmann – as the ultimate beneficial owner of the companies. The Brazilian court found that SAM’s main assets were 135 million reais (US$36.05 million) worth of loans to Boulder, and made the requested order in February 2008. The court said that Birmann had caused SAM’s collapse by transferring all of its available funds to Boulder and leaving it without sufficient liquid assets to pay creditors. Boulder then used the funds to make additional intercompany loans to Brazilian bank Banco Arbi, which is owned by Birmann’s family. Braslight was made the judicial administrator by the court, but last year Head Judge Maria Ruckerreplaced the pension fund with Carlos Magno, noting the proceedings had “not had an actual solution for several years”. Fraudulent transfers As well as the bankruptcy proceedings, the Brazilian Securities Exchange Commission (CVM) also launched an action against Birmann. According to a declaration filed by Correia in the US court, the CVM found that the loans extended to Banco Arbi were contracted under much more favorable conditions than those offered by the market and concluded that Birmann’s actions were an “abuse of control”. It imposed a fine of 234 million reais (US464.88 million) on Birmann – “the largest fine ever imposed to an individual by the CVM” according to Correia. “During the bankruptcy proceedings, Daniel Birmann was required to disclose of his assets to the Brazilian court, which he has failed to do,” Correia says. “Instead, it appears that he has fraudulently transferred assets to his family members in order to avoid enforcement of the bankruptcy order and to conceal his assets from creditors. Brazil’s department of revenue discovered a further attempt to hide assets in 2012 when it seized a yacht called “Big Aron” in the city of Salvador. The yacht was registered in the name of Isle of Man-incorporated company Tango Bravo, which had applied for a tax-free admission on the grounds it was a non-resident. But the authorities suspected that Brazilian resident Birmann was the actual owner and concluded that with Tango Bravo he had “smuggled” the yacht into the country. The name “Big Aron” caught the attention of the authorities because Birmann’s father was named “Aron Birmann” and, upon further analysis, the department of revenue learned that Birmann and his family were consistently registered as guests on trips in Brazil and elsewhere. After conducting investigations, the CVM found that Tango Bravo was held by another entity in the Cayman Islands, which in turn was held by a Panama-incorporated entity with a single shareholder: Birmann’s mother. With a value of 60 million reais (US$30.1 million), the CVM sought to levy on the yacht and use the proceeds to pay off the fine it had imposed on Birmann. A federal judge in Rio, Judge Fatima Sequeira made such a seizure order in 2015. But the following year, the department of revenue discovered furniture and appliances had been “stolen” from the yacht and transported to a Banco Arbi address. Public prosecutors were informed, and a criminal lawsuit for embezzlement and misappropriation was filed against Birmann last year. With counsel from Gregory Grossman of Sequor Law , Correia filed the Chapter 15 proceedings in Miami “in furtherance of a worldwide pursuit of assets” to satisfy unpaid claims. Birmann has a Florida driver’s license listing an address in Florida, Correia says, and the debtors’ have assets located in the United States. Judge Robert Mark has listed the matter for a hearing on 4 December. In the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division In re SAM Industrias S.A.; Boulder Participacoes LTDA; and Daniel Benasayag Birmann Judge Robert Mark Counsel to the foreign representative Sequor Law Partner Gregory Grossman with Nyana Miller in Miami Foreign representative to SAM Industrias, Boulder Participacoes and Daniel Birmann Carlos Magno Nery & Meiros Partner Fernando Correia in Rio de Janeiro To view full article, click here. Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight Aug 17, 2026 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Carolina M. Rosso “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie... Firm News Jun 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. 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Sequor Law promotes Christopher A. Noel to Counsel. A global asset recovery specialist representing governments and fraud victims across multiple continents in complex international litigation. Sequor Law Announces Promotion of Attorney Christopher A. Noel to Counsel Open Firm News Open December 18, 2023 2 minutes read Sequor Law Miami, FL – December 18, 2023 – Sequor Law is proud to announce the well-deserved promotion of Christopher A. Noel to the position of Counsel. Christopher, a distinguished attorney at Sequor Law, has made significant contributions to the firm, particularly in the fields of international litigation and appeals. Christopher has represented a diverse range of clients, including sovereign governments, individuals, and corporate and institutional victims of fraud, corruption, and financial misconduct. His expertise spans across various international jurisdictions, dealing with complex asset recovery efforts in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Before his tenure at Sequor Law, Christopher honed his skills at an AmLaw 100 law firm, working on litigation and appellate teams handling complex legal matters. His background also includes experience as a foreign policy advisor, enriching his understanding of international relations and law. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Christopher also holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami School of Business Administration. He has been a driving force in the legal community, actively participating in various professional associations and contributing to numerous esteemed publications. His work has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine, naming him a Rising Star in International Law since 2021. Christopher’s role as the immediate past Chair of the Legal Services of Greater Miami Young Professionals Council and his membership in the Florida Third District Court of Appeal Historical Society demonstrate his commitment to the legal profession and community service. Edward Davis, founding shareholder at Sequor Law, commented, “Christopher’s promotion to Counsel is a testament to his exceptional legal acumen, dedication to our clients, and his significant contributions to the field of international law. He embodies the values we cherish at Sequor Law, and we are confident he will continue to excel in his new role.” Sequor Law’s ongoing commitment to professional development and excellence is exemplified by Christopher’s journey within the firm. “His work ethic, combined with his legal talent, will continue to be an invaluable asset to the firm and its esteemed clientele,” added Founding Shareholder Gregory Grossman. For more information about Christopher A. Noel and Sequor Law, please visit www.sequorlaw.com. ****** Sequor Law is a Miami-based international law firm representing financial institutions, sovereign governments and state-owned enterprises, public and non-public companies, insolvency practitioners and individual clients in the areas of asset recovery, financial Fraud, Insolvency and financial services litigation. More information is available at www.sequorlaw.com Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight Aug 17, 2026 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Carolina M. Rosso “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie... Firm News Jun 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. Rosso has joined the firm as an Attorney. Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more..

Sequor Law's March 2019 wins include a $22M civil theft judgment against a fraudulent Curacao scheme, a Chapter 15 revenue rule victory, and a successful appellate defense for First Citizens Bank. Recent Wins – March 2019 Open Case Results Open February 28, 2019 2 minutes read Sequor Law Sequor Law founding shareholder, Ed Davis , and attorney Nyana Miller , together with other members of the Sequor Law team, recently secured a $22 million civil theft judgment for a South American finance company. The client had lost $8.6 million to the thief, who attempted to hide behind a complex scheme involving a Curacao investment fund, the fund’s professional managers, several brokers, and a corporate entity that received the moneys as custodian for another entity. After years of litigation (including an appeal relating to service of process that was heard by the Venezuelan Supreme Court), the trial court found the corporate custodian and the individual who controlled that company liable for unjust enrichment, conversion, fraud and civil theft. Greg Grossman and Nyana Miller faced an issue of first impression regarding the revenue rule and Chapter 15 of the US Bankruptcy Code. The revenue rule is the common law principle that one sovereign does not collect or enforce the taxes of another (absent an exception, such as a tax treaty). In a cross border bankruptcy case where the largest creditor is the foreign tax agency and the debtor argues that the bankruptcy was a means of enforcing foreign tax claims, Sequor defeated a motion to dismiss the Chapter 15 case. Judge Delano of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida held that a court in a chapter 15 case does not administer claims and therefore recognition of a foreign proceeding cannot violate the revenue rule. The Fourth District Court of Appeals affirmed a final judgment entered in favor of First Citizens Bank & Trust Company, N.A., represented by Greg Grossman and Dan Coyle of Sequor Law. The Court rejected the appellants’ arguments that causes of action against the borrowers and guarantors for breach of note and breach of guarantees could not have been assigned by the FDIC, on behalf of Sun American Bank, to First Citizens after Sun American Bank had obtained a final judgment of foreclosure. Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight Aug 17, 2026 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Carolina M. Rosso “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie... Firm News Jun 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. Rosso has joined the firm as an Attorney. Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more..

Sequor Law launches its D.C. office with Tara Plochocki as partner and office head, enhancing cross-border asset recovery capabilities. Sequor Law Adds ICC FraudNet Attorney as New DC Office Head Open In the News Open May 31, 2024 3 minutes read Sequor Law Sequor Law has taken a strategic step forward in its national growth with the opening of its Washington, D.C. office and the appointment of Tara Plochocki as partner and office head. The expansion reinforces the firm’s position as a premier boutique focused on Asset Recovery , Cross-Border Insolvency , and representing victims of financial fraud worldwide. The D.C. office marks Sequor’s first location outside Miami. The move is not about geography for its own sake. It is about strengthening capabilities in matters that require a presence in the nation’s capital. Washington is central to sovereign disputes, corruption-based litigation, arbitral award enforcement, and investor-state matters. For a firm that routinely handles complex International Litigation and global recovery strategies, this is a natural extension. Tara Plochocki brings deep experience in cross-border financial disputes and international recovery efforts. Her work aligns directly with Sequor’s focus on tracing, freezing, and recovering misappropriated assets across jurisdictions. Her involvement with ICC FraudNet, a leading global network of asset recovery practitioners, mirrors the firm’s long-standing international reach. The connection is not incidental. Founding shareholder Edward Davis Jr. has been active with ICC FraudNet for years, and shareholder Arnoldo Lacayo is also part of that network. The professional alignment among these practitioners helped shape the launch of the D.C. office. Sequor’s leadership has been clear about its identity. The firm is not pursuing full-service expansion. It remains a focused boutique dedicated to Asset Recovery , cross-border fraud litigation, Creditors’ Rights , and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards. Washington strengthens the firm’s ability to act in matters involving sovereign corruption, state-owned enterprises, and complex enforcement proceedings that require federal court litigation or proximity to U.S. agencies. The addition of Plochocki also supports growth in areas such as International Arbitration and arbitral award enforcement. D.C. courts frequently handle disputes involving foreign sovereigns and international entities. Establishing a presence there positions Sequor to act quickly when assets, jurisdiction, or enforcement opportunities arise. Firm leadership has emphasized that the expansion will be intentional and aligned with its boutique model. The goal is integration, not scale for its own sake. The D.C. office is designed to complement the Miami headquarters while elevating Sequor’s national and global profile. For companies, sovereigns, and individuals confronting fraud, corruption, or complex cross-border disputes, the firm’s expanded footprint enhances its ability to pursue recovery wherever assets are located. Read the full Law360 Pulse article here to learn more about Sequor Law ’s Washington expansion and the strategic vision behind this next chapter. Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight Aug 17, 2026 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Carolina M. Rosso “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie... Firm News Jun 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. Rosso has joined the firm as an Attorney. Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more..

Sequor Law is recognized by Chambers & Partners 2022 for Bankruptcy Litigation and Asset Recovery, with shareholders Leyza Florin, Gregory Grossman, and Fernando Menendez individually ranked. Sequor Law Recognized by Chambers & Partners Open Awards & Recognition Open June 6, 2022 2 minutes read Sequor Law June 6, 2022 Miami, Florida- Sequor Law, a Miami-based international law firm working in the areas of asset recovery, financial fraud, insolvency and financial services litigation, both domestically and crossborder, is honored to have been recognized by Chambers & Partners in the 2022 USA Guide for Bankruptcy Litigation Band 2. Sequor Law is also ranked globally for Asset Recovery in the 2022 Guide for Asset Recovery Band 2. Chambers USA ranked Sequor Law as “Highly regarded for its contentious bankruptcy practice. Areas of expertise include Chapter 15, with experience in cross-border filings, especially in Latin America. Also draws on its knowledge of fraud for investigations into asset recovery and other complex bankruptcy matters.” Clients commented, “They repeatedly deliver on their promises and do what they say they’re going to do on time.” Additionally, Sequor Law attorneys have also been individually ranked. Shareholder Leyza B. Florin has been ranked Band 1 for Bankruptcy Litigation and Band 2 for Bankruptcy Restructuring, Founding Shareholder Gregory Grossman has been ranked Band 2 in Bankruptcy Litigation and Shareholder Fernando Menendez has been ranked Band 3 in Bankruptcy Litigation in Florida. “Being recognized as one of Florida’s highly acclaimed attorneys for my ability to advise on and litigate on bankruptcy cases with international interests is a tremendous honor. Reaching the highest Band in Chambers has been an achievement that is a fulfillment of hard work and dedication,” said Leyza B. Florin, Shareholder at Sequor Law. Gregory Grossman , Founding Shareholder at Sequor Law stated that “It is an honor for our firm and individual attorneys to be ranked by Chambers & Partners. The rankings are a validation of the collaborative role of our entire team of professionals, and the creative and innovative strategies we employ as a team in reaching our clients’ goals.” Chambers & Partners USA ranks the work of the leading law firms in the United States and their attorneys in a variety of practice areas. Individual lawyers are ranked in their practice-area(s) on the basis of their legal knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness and their client-service. Law firms and attorneys are ranked on the quality work of their lawyers, as well as the effectiveness and capability of its entire team, including its strength and depth. Both client input and Chambers’ own research are considered for ranking placement in the Chambers Guide. ****** Sequor Law is a Miami-based international law firm representing financial institutions, sovereign governments and state-owned enterprises, public and non-public companies, insolvency practitioners and individual clients in the areas of asset recovery, financial fraud, insolvency and financial services litigation. More information is available at www.SequorLaw.com. Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight Aug 17, 2026 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Carolina M. Rosso “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie... Firm News Jun 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. Rosso has joined the firm as an Attorney. Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more..

Sequor Law remains committed to pursuing results for clients during the COVID-19 pandemic while ensuring the safety of staff and attorneys during these unprecedented times. We Remain Relentless in Our Commitment to You Open Firm News Open March 19, 2020 1 minute read Sequor Law Dear Clients and Friends: As COVID-19 sweeps the globe, Sequor Law continues to relentlessly pursue results for our clients during these unprecedented times. In addition, we have taken proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff and lawyers in line with the guidance provided by the relevant authorities. Sequor Law has a proven track record in helping our clients navigate through troubled waters to secure the best possible outcomes for them. If you find yourself in need of professional guidance in our core practice areas of asset recovery, domestic and cross-border insolvency, financial fraud, creditors' rights and financial services litigation, we are here for you. We thank you for the trust and confidence you have placed in us and extend our best wishes to you and your loved ones for continued good health. Sincerely, The Sequor Law team Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight Aug 17, 2026 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Carolina M. Rosso “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie... Firm News Jun 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. Rosso has joined the firm as an Attorney. Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more..

The Eleventh Circuit rules that § 109 eligibility requirements don't apply to Chapter 15 debtors, enabling US recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings regardless of US ties. Win for Sequor Law. 11th Circuit Appeal News Open Case Results Open April 4, 2024 1 minute read Sequor Law NEWS ALERT : Is a foreign debtor in a Chapter 15 case subject to the eligibility requirements for a debtor under 11 U.S.C. § 109? In an important decision, the Eleventh Circuit held that those eligibility requirements—requiring a person to reside, or have a domicile, a place of business, or property in the United States to be a debtor—do not apply to a debtor in a Chapter 15 case. This ruling is of particular importance in the field of cross border insolvency as it permits the recognition of foreign insolvency proceedings in the United States irrespective of the foreign debtor’s ties with the United States. In asset recovery cases, recognition unlocks valuable tools to trace and recover assets, which tools remain available to foreign insolvency practitioners under this decision. Read the decision here or below, and the Law360 media coverage here or below. Congratulations to Leyza B. Florin, Juan J. Mendoza, Christopher A. Noel, and the Sequor Law team for achieving this great result! Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight Aug 17, 2026 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Carolina M. Rosso “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie... Firm News Jun 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. Rosso has joined the firm as an Attorney. Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more..

Sequor Law shares a Miami Today feature on international arbitrators and litigators setting themselves apart, with the full article available as a PDF download. International Arbitrators, Litigators Setting Themselves Apart Open In the News Open April 5, 2018 1 minute read Sequor Law By Rebecca San Juan To download full article, click here. Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight Aug 17, 2026 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Carolina M. Rosso “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie... Firm News Jun 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. Rosso has joined the firm as an Attorney. Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more..

Sequor Law welcomes Robert B. Kearney to its Washington, D.C. office. A former judicial clerk and U.S. Senate staffer, he focuses on asset recovery, bankruptcy, and creditors' rights. Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Robert B. Kearney to Its Washington, D.C. Office Open Firm News Open November 19, 2024 2 minutes read Sequor Law Sequor Law, a distinguished international law firm specializing in international litigation, asset recovery, representing victims of financial fraud, and cross-border insolvency, proudly announces the addition of Robert B. Kearney to its team. Based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, Robert’s experience in corporate bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and insolvency further strengthens Sequor Law’s commitment to providing high-caliber legal services to its clients. Robert joins Sequor Law following clerkships with the Honorable James J. Tancredi at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut and the Honorable Erik S. Atas at the Maryland Circuit Court for Baltimore City. His impressive background includes a tenure with the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, where he assisted on key legal and policy issues. Robert’s practice will focus on asset recovery, bankruptcy, and creditors’ rights, bringing an added depth to Sequor Law’s expanding capabilities in these areas. “Robert’s impressive experience in both bankruptcy courts and on the policy front adds a valuable perspective to our firm,” said Tara J. Plochocki, Partner in charge of Sequor Law’s Washington, D.C. office. “We are excited to welcome him and look forward to the contributions he will make to our clients and our team.” Gregory S. Grossman, a Founding Shareholder of Sequor Law, echoed this enthusiasm, stating, “Robert exemplifies the traits that are the hallmarks of the lawyers at Sequor Law. Our motto — relentless, global, pursuit – is a perfect description of what Robert will bring to our growing DC office and the clients of the firms.” **** 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 Attorney Spotlight Aug 17, 2026 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Carolina M. Rosso “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie... Firm News Jun 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. Rosso has joined the firm as an Attorney. Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more..

Sequor Law's Summer Series Podcasts feature distinguished attorneys and experts discussing cross-border insolvency, cryptocurrency recovery, financial fraud, and asset tracing topics. Sequor Law’s Summer Series Podcasts Open Events & Speaking Open August 17, 2021 2 minutes read Sequor Law In this series, our distinguished Sequor Law attorneys sit down with other subject-matter experts to discuss cutting-edge legal issues, from the recovery of cryptocurrency to the psychology behind financial fraud to uncovering nominees and other aiders and abettors. See below our upcoming podcasts for the month of August. Hot Topics in Cross Border Insolvency with Sequor Counsel Nyana Abreu Miller August 19, 2021 12PM EST Expert Guest Speakers: Sarah Murray, Head of Dispute Resolution, Stevens & Bolton (UK) Felipe Vieira, Attorney, Duarte Forssell Advogados (Brazil) In this podcast episode, three lawyers specializing in cross-border insolvency and litigation discuss recent developments in the United States, Great Britain, and Brazil. A Brazilian lawyer will discuss Brazil’s recent implementation of the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency. An English solicitor will look at remedies available in the English courts to support efforts to recover assets, in accordance with the principles in the Model Law and more generally through Mareva/freezing injunctions and Norwich Pharmacal Orders. A U.S. lawyer will address the treatment of corporate groups in cross-border cases and recent decisions of interest arising under the Model Law. Click here to register The Effect of the General Data Protection Regulation on Discovery with Sequor Attorney Amanda Finley August 25, 2021 4PM EST This podcast episode will discuss the case law regarding the GDPR as interpreted under U.S. law. It will address the various approaches that U.S. courts have taken in response to objections to discovery based on the GDPR. Finally, it will address practical actions that both plaintiff and defense counsel may take in order to resolve these disputes effectively. Click here to register The Tangled Web They Weave: Detangling the Web of Nominees, Aiders and Abettors with Sequor Attorney Carolina Goncalves and Director of Investigations Barbara Miranda August 31, 2021 2PM EST Expert Guest Speaker: Julieta LaMalfa, Director of Disputes, Compliance & Investigations, Stout (US) The use of nominees, aiders and abettors to transfer and hide assets is common throughout all jurisdictions. Moreover, each jurisdiction has different levels of public records and information available to identify the ultimate beneficial owners of assets as well as laws related to piercing through these facades to ultimately access the assets of the debtor. With this in mind, this podcast is meant to give an introduction into the types of nominees, aiders and abettors, how to identify them, the availability of records reflecting ultimate beneficial ownership in various jurisdictions, and potential legal tools to use once you have sufficient evidence to show a judge that these individuals and/or entities are in fact nominees, aiders and/or abettors of the debtor. Click here to register Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight Aug 17, 2026 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Carolina M. Rosso “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie... Firm News Jun 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. Rosso has joined the firm as an Attorney. Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more..

Sequor Law's Cristina Vicens Beard and Andrew Dawson examine the Second Circuit's ruling on Madoff trustee clawback actions against non-US entities and international comity principles. Asset recovery column: The long arm of the liquidating trustee – Madoff trustee reaches offshore transferees Open Legal Insights Open June 13, 2019 1 minute read Sequor Law Christina Vicens Beard and Andrew Dawson / Sequor Law June 13, 2019 Sequor Law attorney Cristina Vicens Beard and of counsel Andrew Dawson consider the implications for non-US entities of the US Second Circuit’s recent ruling that international comity principles should not stop clawback actions by the trustee of Bernie Madoff’s investment firm. Read full article here Open Back to all Entries Share this article Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Copy link Latest News & Insights Open Open Attorney Spotlight Aug 17, 2026 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Carolina M. Rosso “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie... Firm News Jun 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. Rosso has joined the firm as an Attorney. Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more..

International asset recovery law firm Sequor Law strengthens its practice with new attorneys. Red more about their expanded expertise in asset recovery. Sequor Law Expands Asset Recovery Practice With the Addition of Attorneys Michael Hanlon and Noah Rosenblum Open Firm News Open January 12, 2026 2 minutes read Sequor Law Miami – January 13, 2026 – Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Michael Hanlon and Noah Rosenblum have joined the firm as attorneys further strengthening the firm’s asset recovery, cross-border insolvency, and financial fraud practices. Michael Hanlon focuses on asset recovery, cross-border insolvency, and financial fraud litigation. He has worked on complex Chapter 15 bankruptcy matters involving the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars hidden through layered international structures. He earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, where he served as a Dean’s Fellow for a First Year Contracts Course and was active in several organizations such as, the Brazilian Law Student Association and the Fashion Law Society. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Noah Rosenblum concentrates his practice on international commercial litigation, asset recovery, and financial fraud. While in law school, he served as a judicial intern for Judge Miller of the Florida Third District Court of Appeal and as a student clinician in the University of Miami Bankruptcy Clinic. He earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, where he received the Patricia Redmond Scholarship and co-authored a published article in the International Law Quarterly addressing Section 1782 judicial assistance in international arbitration. Both attorneys were recently sworn into The Florida Bar in a ceremony officiated by the Honorable Corali Lopez-Castro, United States Bankruptcy Judge. “Michael and Noah bring exceptional academic credentials, international perspective, and strong litigation instincts,” said Edward H. Davis, Jr., Founding Shareholder of Sequor Law. “They strengthen our ability to pursue complex, cross-border recoveries and deliver results in high-stakes matters.” Sequor Law continues to expand its global presence and develop the next generation of leaders in asset recovery, cross-border insolvency, and international litigation and arbitration. 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 Attorney Spotlight Aug 17, 2026 3 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Carolina M. Rosso “Pour faire de grandes choses, il ne faut pas être un si grand génie... Firm News Jun 23, 2026 3 minutes Sequor Law Welcomes Attorney Carolina M. Rosso to Its Expanding International Litigation and Asset Recovery Team Sequor Law is pleased to announce that Carolina M. Rosso has joined the firm as an Attorney. Attorney Spotlight May 19, 2026 1 minute read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Noah Rosenblum 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was drawn to law because I've always enjoyed solving complicated problems and thinking.. Attorney Spotlight May 9, 2026 2 minutes read Attorney Spotlight – Get to Know Michael Hanlon 1. What inspired you to pursue a law career? I was less drawn to law in the abstract and more..