Sequor Law

Sequor Law, headquartered in Miami, has established itself as a leading international law firm specializing in asset recovery, cross-border insolvency, creditors' rights, and international litigation and arbitration among other practice areas. This year, the firm expanded its reach by opening its first satellite office in Washington, D.C., led by Partner Tara J. Plochocki. Sequor Law is renowned for handling complex, multi-jurisdictional cases involving fraud and corruption, insolvencies, matrimonial fraud, probate fraud, restructuring, and more. The firm represents a diverse array of clients, including liquidators, trustees, custodians, governments, state-owned enterprises, other insolvency practitioners, and victims of various fraud claims. Its clients predominantly hail from the U.S., the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and beyond.

It's headquarters are strategically located in Miami, the "Gateway to the Americas," Sequor Law serves as a central hub for managing disputes emanating from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. The firm has been pivotal in many significant cases in Florida related to international fraud, bank fraud, and embezzlement. Sequor Law's team is celebrated for its deep expertise in international litigation, particularly in cross-border disputes. Notably, the firm boasts the highest number of attorneys in Florida certified in international Litigation and Arbitration by The Florida Bar.

The asset recovery team at Sequor Law excels in dismantling complex asset protection structures and targeting the core networks of wrongdoers. Utilizing tools like the 28 U.S.C. § 1782 statute for evidence gathering in foreign proceedings, the firm’s lawyers are highly regarded for their proficiency in this area. They are also members of CFAAR, a leading network for Crypto Fraud and Asset Recovery professionals. The practice is co-chaired by Founding Shareholder Edward H. Davis, Jr., and Shareholder Arnoldo B. Lacayo, who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the firm’s asset tracing and recovery efforts.

The firm’s insolvency practice is co-chaired by Founding Shareholder Gregory S. Grossman, Shareholder Leyza B. Florin, and Shareholder Fernando J. Menendez, Jr., positioning Sequor Law as a leader in cross-border insolvency and restructuring. The firm made history by filing Florida's first cross-border insolvency case under Chapter 15 following the introduction of UNCITRAL’s Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency into the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. With over nintey recognized Chapter 15 filings since 2005, Sequor Law has a distinguished track record involving jurisdictions such as Antigua, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, BVI, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Germany, Mexico, Romania, Turkey, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Gibraltar, Ukraine, and the UK, among others.

Enhancing its capabilities, Sequor Law employs a Director of Forensics and a Director of Investigations, providing in-house phase I forensic and investigative services. The firm also maintains strong connections with external forensic and investigative professionals globally. Sequor Law's leadership in asset recovery and related practice areas has earned widespread recognition. Chambers & Partners has ranked the firm and its founding partner, Edward H. Davis, Jr., in the Asset Recovery area since 2019. Who’s Who Legal has named Sequor Law the Top Firm in asset recovery for two consecutive years and recognized Davis as the top asset recovery lawyer for four consecutive years. LatinVex has consistently included the firm among Latin America’s top 100 firms since 2018, and The Global Restructuring Review has ranked it among the top 100 insolvency firms worldwide since 2018.

Sequor Law's comprehensive approach to asset recovery involves targeting both tangible assets and exploring innovative recovery strategies, including third-party actions. The firm is committed to providing tailored solutions for each case, leveraging its extensive expertise across common law and civil law jurisdictions, as well as financial and tax haven jurisdictions.