Jefferies Moves to Transfer George Weiss Bankruptcy to New York

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. asked that the personal bankruptcy of hedge fund founder George Weiss be moved from Florida to New York, where his companies’ Chapter 11 case is pending.

Weiss’ personal bankruptcy filing in Miami last month is a “transparent attempt to escape the jurisdiction” of New York courts and “blatant forum shopping,” Jefferies told the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York in a motion Wednesday.

The motion to change venue is the latest action in a dispute between Jefferies, Weiss, and his companies over a forbearance agreement executed in February 2024. Jefferies has said ...