Seward & Kissel Represents AlTi Global, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of East End Advisors

April 4, 2024

On April 1, 2024, AlTi Global, Inc. (AlTi) announced the acquisition of East End Advisors, an independent advisory firm with assets under management (AUM) of approximately $5.6 billion, offering customized portfolio management and investment services to a select group of UHNW families and foundations. Seward & Kissel is pleased to have represented AlTi in connection with this investment management industry transaction.

AlTi is a leading independent global wealth and alternatives manager providing entrepreneurs, multi-generational families, institutions, and emerging next-generation leaders with fiduciary capabilities as well as alternative investment strategies and advisory services. AlTi’s comprehensive offering is underscored by a commitment to impact or values-aligned investing and generating a net positive impact through its business activities. The firm currently manages or advises on over $70 billion in combined assets and has an expansive network with approximately 480 professionals across three continents. East End Advisors is an independent advisory firm headquartered in New York. Its strong investment record and experienced team will expand AlTi Tiedemann Global’s operations in key regions within the US and further enhance AlTi’s offering within the growing Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) market.

Seward & Kissel LLP (www.sewkis.com) is a leading New York law firm, originally established in 1890, offering legal advice emphasizing business, financial and commercial law and related litigation. The firm’s Business Transactions Group handles middle-market M&A, private equity, venture capital and joint venture transactions involving a wide variety of industries. The firm is ranked as Highly Regarded for Corporate/M&A by Chambers USA and is recommended by The Legal 500 in the middle-market M&A category, stating that Seward & Kissel “advises on market-leading transactions within the industries where the firm has an international reputation, namely investment management and shipping.”

The company’s press release describing this transaction is available here.