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A corporate restructuring and bankruptcy blog.
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June 18, 2026
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Seward & Kissel Highly Ranked by Chambers USA 2026
June 4, 2026
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Back in the Black Blog
A corporate restructuring and bankruptcy blog.
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Seward & Kissel Highly Ranked by The Legal 500 U.S. 2026 – 12 Practices and 10 Lawyers Ranked
June 18, 2026
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Seward & Kissel Highly Ranked by Chambers USA 2026
June 4, 2026
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Back in the Black Blog
A corporate restructuring and bankruptcy blog.
A dark blue graphic with the title 'Back in (the) Black' and 'A SEWARD & KISSEL BLOG' on the left, diagonally split with a view of city skyscrapers against a blue sky on the right.

Overview

Seward & Kissel’s Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice advises clients in complex in court and out of court restructurings in the United States and internationally, insolvency related litigation.

The firm represents a broad range of stakeholders in restructuring transactions, disputes, and governance matters, bringing a practical understanding as these matters unfold across industries and jurisdictions. 

The practice regularly represents agents, lenders, DIP lenders, and lender groups; directors, special committees, and similar fiduciaries; indenture trustees; post confirmation trusts and plan administrators; and unsecured creditors’ committees;  

Seward & Kissel focuses on delivering commercially grounded, cost-effective solutions to restructuring challenges. The team works closely with colleagues across the firm, including corporate trust, corporate finance, litigation, investment management, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, tax, real estate, and maritime practices, to address the multidisciplinary issues that frequently arise in distressed situations. 

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