Biography
Keith Billotti serves as the Head of Seward & Kissel’s Capital Markets practice, including the Maritime and Transportation Capital Markets practice.
His practice involves all aspects of corporate and U.S. securities law for domestic and foreign clients.
Keith regularly represents large established public and private companies, as well as banks, institutional investors and money managers. He routinely advises clients on their growth and development and in a diverse array of transactions, including private and public securities offerings, dual listings, SPACs and mergers and acquisitions. Keith’s experience also includes the completion of joint ventures and private equity financings, representing both the funds providing the capital and the companies seeking funding.
Keith also has experience assisting clients with corporate governance matters, ongoing securities law compliance, trading compliance policies and ‘34 Act disclosure documents, including annual, quarterly and current reports and proxy statements.
He has been recognized by Chambers for his work with sources noting that, “he is a go-to attorney for large finance queries”. The Legal 500 has also recognized Keith as a Leading Lawyer for his work advising clients on corporate and US securities law.
Keith is a globally recognized speaker at industry conferences and a thought leader that publishes widely on emerging trends, innovation, and strategy, helping clients navigate change and drive growth.
Capabilities
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
Brooklyn Law School
- J.D., 2006
Colgate University
- B.A., 1999
Bar Admissions
- New York
Recognitions
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2026: Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance
- Highly Ranked by The Legal 500 U.S. 2026: Transport: Shipping – Finance
- Chambers Ranked in USA 2024
- Legal 500 United States 2024
- Super Lawyers, Marine Money Deals of the Year
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
Brooklyn Law School
- J.D., 2006
Colgate University
- B.A., 1999
Bar Admissions
- New York
Recognitions
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2026: Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance
- Highly Ranked by The Legal 500 U.S. 2026: Transport: Shipping – Finance
- Chambers Ranked in USA 2024
- Legal 500 United States 2024
- Super Lawyers, Marine Money Deals of the Year
