Biography
Jim Cofer is Chair of the Tax, ERISA and Private Client Group, Head of the Tax Practice and Chairman Emeritus of Seward & Kissel LLP.
Jim advises investment funds, their sponsors and their investors on the tax issues arising in fund formation, management company structuring, employee compensation arrangements and fund investments.
Jim’s practice also involves advising on both buy-side and sell-side middle market M&A transactions, with a special focus on the issues arising for US persons buying or selling interests in non-US businesses.
Jim also advises international shipping companies on their US federal income tax issues under Section 883 of the Internal Revenue Code as well as those arising from capital markets, joint venture and financing activities in the United States.
Jim served as Chairman of Seward & Kissel for over a decade and currently serves as Chairman Emeritus where he takes a lead role in the Firm’s relationships with its international law firm partners as well as key clients.
Capabilities
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
New York University School of Law
- LL.M. in Taxation
New York University School of Law
- J.D.
Rutgers University
- B.A.
- High Honors
Bar Admissions
- New York
Recognitions
- Leadership Journal‘s 2025 Legal Leadership Award
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
New York University School of Law
- LL.M. in Taxation
New York University School of Law
- J.D.
Rutgers University
- B.A.
- High Honors
Bar Admissions
- New York
Recognitions
- Leadership Journal‘s 2025 Legal Leadership Award
