Biography
Steve Nadel is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Investment Management Group.
Steve brings more than 30 years of experience advising investment managers and alternative investment firms across the full spectrum of their business life cycle—from inception and growth to maturity and succession. He counsels clients ranging from start‑ups to some of the world’s largest and most prominent institutions, delivering practical, solutions‑oriented advice tailored to each client’s commercial objectives.
Steve advises on a wide range of matters, including fund structure and formation, personnel and compensation arrangements, marketing and capital raising, strategic initiatives, and complex regulatory issues. Known for his pragmatic approach, he focuses not only on legal execution but on helping clients achieve durable business success.
A trusted adviser in the alternative investment management space, Steve leverages a broad industry network to stay at the forefront of market trends, regulatory developments, and investor expectations. He regularly shares real‑time insights with clients, a quality that has contributed to his reputation as a go‑to lawyer in the industry.
Steve joined Seward & Kissel in 1997 and became a partner in 2001. He is the lead author of numerous firm‑sponsored thought leadership pieces and is a sought‑after media resource and speaker on investment management topics. He is consistently recognized by Chambers, The Legal 500, and other leading publications as a top lawyer in investment management and alternative investments, and in 2022 became just the seventh attorney inducted into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame for hedge funds and alternative investments.
Capabilities
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
Brooklyn Law School
- J.D., 1991
- magna cum laude
New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business
- B.S., 1988
- magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
Recognitions
- Recognized by Chambers USA: Hedge Funds
- Recognized by Chambers Global
- Super Lawyers
- Highly Ranked by The Legal 500 U.S.: Investment Fund Formation and Management in Alternatives/Hedge Funds
- The Legal 500: Hall of Fame for Alternatives/Hedge Funds
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
Brooklyn Law School
- J.D., 1991
- magna cum laude
New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business
- B.S., 1988
- magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
Recognitions
- Recognized by Chambers USA: Hedge Funds
- Recognized by Chambers Global
- Super Lawyers
- Highly Ranked by The Legal 500 U.S.: Investment Fund Formation and Management in Alternatives/Hedge Funds
- The Legal 500: Hall of Fame for Alternatives/Hedge Funds
