Committed for the long haul

About Us

Seward & Kissel, founded in 1890, is a leading US law firm with an international reputation for excellence. We have offices in New York City and Washington, DC

Seward & Kissel focuses on corporate and litigation matters that shape how financial services businesses operate, raise capital and manage risk. The firm approaches this work as an integrated effort, bringing together corporate, capital markets and dispute capabilities to address issues in context and help clients move forward with clarity.

Clients include major commercial banks, investment banks, investment advisers and affiliated funds, including mutual funds, hedge funds and private equity funds, as well as broker-dealers, institutional investors and transportation companies, particularly in the maritime sector. Across these relationships, the firm works closely with clients to navigate regulatory and commercial pressures, aligning legal advice with business priorities and market realities.

The firm’s attorneys bring deep experience in their respective areas, with many having built their careers at Seward & Kissel. That continuity supports strong internal collaboration, allowing teams to draw on shared experience and coordinated judgment when advising clients. Matters are handled by lawyers who stay closely involved, consider options and tradeoffs and guide decisions with a clear understanding of how the business operates in practice.

This approach shapes a culture defined by collaboration, accountability and professional excellence. The firm works in step with clients and with one another to deliver advice that is practical, consistent and grounded in judgment.