In this trenchant episode of The Litigator’s Edge, host Aniket Sawant sits down with Jeremy Hollembeak, Partner at Baird Holm LLP, to explore the world of distressed assets, claims monetization, insolvency strategy, and cross-border asset recovery.
Jeremy shares his unconventional journey from studying chemical engineering in Kansas to practicing at elite New York law firms and eventually building an international insolvency and recovery practice while based in the Midwest. Along the way, he explains why the real objective in litigation is maximizing recovery and creating leverage that drives meaningful results.
The conversation dives into cross-border asset tracing, international insolvency proceedings, Chapter 15 bankruptcies, Section 1782 discovery, crypto-related recovery challenges, and the strategic decisions lenders and creditors face when distress first appears.
Jeremy also discusses how technology and AI may transform recovery work by analyzing court dockets, financial records, and large datasets more efficiently, while emphasizing that judgment and strategy remain central to successful outcomes.
In this episode -
Why claims monetization matters more than simply winning lawsuits
The difference between forward and backward asset tracing
Cross-border recovery strategies and international insolvency tools
Lessons from a major Brazil asset-recovery matter
Crypto bankruptcies, blockchain tracing, and recovery challenges
How Section 1782 discovery supports foreign proceedings
The first 48 hours after borrower default
AI's future role in litigation and recovery work
Building an international legal practice through relationships
Market signals pointing toward future distress opportunities
Whether you're a lawyer, lender, investor, insolvency professional, or business owner, this episode provides a practical look at how sophisticated recovery strategies work in today's global economy.
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