CAPTUS
Captus:
Noun  |  kap.tus  |  ˈkäpt̪ʊs̠  A taking, a seizing
Founding Shareholder Edward H. Davis, Jr. to Co-Chair C5 11th Edition Fraud Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami Conference in October 2022
Sequor Law Founding Shareholder Edward H. Davis, Jr. will co-chair and be a speaker at this year’s conference surrounding the topics of fraud, asset tracing and recovery. 

To register for the event and learn more, please visit https://www.americanconference.com/fraud-miami/.
Sequor Law Recognized by Chambers & Partners
We are honored to have been recognized by Chambers & Partners in the 2022 USA Guide for Bankruptcy Litigation Band 2. The firm 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.”

Additionally, Sequor Law attorneys have been individually ranked. Shareholder Leyza Blanco 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, Shareholder Fernando Menendez has been ranked Band 3 in Bankruptcy Litigation in Florida, and Founding Shareholder Edward H. Davis, Jr. has been ranked Band 2 in the 2022 Global-wide guide for Asset Recovery. 
This is a true testament to our firm's strengths and our collaborative work in the development of creative and innovative strategies we employ as a team in reaching our clients' goals.
U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Use of Section 1782 in Support of Arbitration Proceedings
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that two arbitration tribunals—one private and one investor-state—did not constitute “foreign or international tribunal[s]” under 28 U.S.C. § 1782. The statute is widely used by litigants to obtain discovery “for use in a proceeding in a foreign or international tribunal.” The decision came after years with a split among the Courts of Appeals on the issue, particularly in the area of international private arbitration.
Shareholder Leyza Blanco and Shareholder Arnoldo "Arnie" Lacayo Recognized as Florida Legal Elite
Shareholders Leyza Blanco and Arnoldo "Arnie" Lacayo were recognized in the 2022 edition of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite™ for the outstanding work they do in their practice areas. They are highly esteemed by their peers as some of the best lawyers in the state.
"What the Recognition of a Foreign Insolvency Proceeding Is Not"
Authored by Raul Torrão
Attorney Raul Torrão, a native Portuguese speaker and dual-licensed attorney in Florida and Brazil, contributed an article about cross-border insolvency, highlighting key facets of the UNCITRAL Model Law and the modifications to the Model Law's text as adopted in Brazil.

This new book about Brazilian bankruptcy law compiles several articles commenting on the recent changes to the Brazilian bankruptcy statute, including the modifications to the Model Law's text as adopted in Brazil.For those interested in purchasing a copy, it can be found on Amazon Brazil.
SuperLawyers 2022 Firm Recognitions 
Congratulations to Sequor Law Shareholders Edward H. Davis, Jr., Gregory S. Grossman, Leyza Blanco, Arnoldo "Arnie" Lacayo and Counsel Daniel Coyle for being recognized by SuperLawyers in 2022. SuperLawyers utilizes third-party nomination and two rigorous reviews to select listed lawyers. 

In addition, Christopher A. Noel was recognized as a SuperLawyers Rising Star in 2022 - no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are named to SuperLawyers Rising Stars - and Shareholder Leyza Blanco was included in Super Lawyers 2022 Top 100 Lawyers in Florida, Top 100 Lawyers in Miami AND Top 50 Women Lawyers in Florida! SuperLawyers and Rising Stars are attorneys who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Arnoldo "Arnie" Lacayo Featured as ICC FraudNet Future Member Spotlight
Sequor Law Shareholder and ICC Fraudnet member Arnoldo "Arnie" Lacayo was recently spotlighted by the network for his international litigation practice focused on financial fraud, asset recovery and cross-border insolvency.

"I am honored to be part of ICC FraudNet Future, bringing together the next generation of the world's leading asset recovery specialists and allowing me to connect with the existing members of the network."
-Arnoldo (Arnie) Lacayo
Attorney Spotlight: Barbara Miranda
How helpful is it for Sequor Law to have an in-house investigator?

In-house investigation capabilities are very beneficial to Sequor Law and its clients for multiple reasons:
  • We are able to obtain information more readily than other firms that have to employ investigators to conduct public record searches;
  • We are able to obtain records in multiple offshore jurisdictions known to be used to conceal the beneficial owners of assets;
  • We are able to not only identify assets but also identify any legal impediments to seizing those assets and incorporating this information to develop our legal strategy;
  • We are able to identify connections that may be overlooked by other firms given that we have both the legal and investigative capabilities in-house and are in constant communication regarding our cases.

What is your role when it comes to domestic and international asset tracing and recovery investigations?

At Sequor Law, I serve a dual role as an attorney and an investigator. Thus, I not only oversee and/or conduct asset tracing and recovery investigations, I also litigate judgment and arbitral award enforcement cases that require asset tracing and recovery. In my capacity as an investigator, I conduct certain investigations in-house, as well as coordinate and manage investigations conducted by third-party firms we may use to obtain information in both domestic and foreign jurisdictions.
Leyza Blanco Featured in IWIRC Florida Member Spotlight
Sequor Law Shareholder Leyza Blanco and IWIRC International’s Immediate Past Chair was this month’s IWIRC Florida’s member spotlight. Did you know Leyza started her career as a public school teacher? 

Get to know more about Leyza below!
Shareholder Leyza Blanco catches up with IWIRC members
Sequor Law Shareholder Leyza Blanco caught up with fellow IWIRC members Vicki Snowflake Driver, Alicia Bendana & Jodi Dubose at the IWIRC Louisiana Conference in New Orleans where they discussed Business Valuation.
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