Seward & Kissel Highly Ranked by Chambers USA 2020 – 3 Practices and 14 Lawyers Ranked
April 30, 2020
Chambers USA 2020- features a number of Seward & Kissel attorneys and practices ranked amongst the nation’s elite. The Firm is proud to have 3 practices and 14 attorneys recognized. Details regarded the practices and attorneys ranked are outlined below:
Investment Funds: Hedge Funds (Nationwide)
The team is “noted for its representation of both large players and startup operations, handling a variety of work from fund formation to federal compliance, restructurings and other corporate matters. Adept at handling all regulatory issues affecting asset managers and valued for its ability to handle tax, ERISA and related litigation.”
Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded (New York)
The team is “particularly adept at sell-side and midmarket transactions. Recognized for its cross-border capabilities. Regularly handles deals involving European interests. Often advises clients working in investment management and the shipping industry.” Clients note, “Seward & Kissel is a very client-centered and hard-working law firm.” Sources say,
“Its lawyers work tirelessly and will do anything to get the deal done.”
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance (Nationwide)
“Esteemed maritime finance practice regularly handling high-profile transactions for significant international clients. Well known for being highly capable in private equity, capital markets and complex commercial financing transactions. Offers further notable expertise in US flag, tax and bankruptcy matters. Utilized by entities operating in the shipping, offshore and logistics sectors.” Market commentators describe the firm as “a leading practice for shipping finance in the US.”
Recognized Attorneys:
Bankruptcy/Restructuring (New York)
- John Ashmead
Corporate/M&A (New York)
- James Abbott
- Craig Sklar
Investment Funds: Hedge Funds (Nationwide)
- Steven Nadel
- Patricia Poglinco
- John Tavss
- Robert Van Grover
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (New York)
- Rita Glavin
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance (Nationwide)
- Edward Horton
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Litigation (New York)
- Bruce Paulsen
Click here for a PDF of the rankings.
Related Attorneys

James E. Abbott
(212) 574-1226
abbott@sewkis.com

John R. Ashmead
(212) 574-1366
ashmead@sewkis.com

John J. Cleary
(212) 574-1255
cleary@sewkis.com

Edward S. Horton
(212) 574-1265
horton@sewkis.com

Steven B. Nadel
(212) 574-1231
nadel@sewkis.com

Bruce G. Paulsen
(212) 574-1533
paulsen@sewkis.com

Patricia A. Poglinco
(212) 574-1247
poglinco@sewkis.com

Lawrence Rutkowski
(212) 574-1206
rutkowski@sewkis.com

John E. Tavss
(212) 574-1261
tavss@sewkis.com

Robert B. Van Grover
(212) 574-1205
vangrover@sewkis.com

Gary J. Wolfe
(212) 574-1223
wolfe@sewkis.com