Practice Group

Corporate

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June 18, 2026
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Seward & Kissel Highly Ranked by Chambers USA 2026
June 23, 2026
New Corporate Partner
Seward & Kissel Adds Taha Khan as Head of Structured Credit Practice
May 13, 2026
This is Taha Khan, a partner at Seward & Kissel.
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Digital Assets Group Hosts 2026 Symposium
June 10, 2026
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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 23, 2026
New Corporate Partner
Seward & Kissel Adds Taha Khan as Head of Structured Credit Practice
May 13, 2026
This is Taha Khan, a partner at Seward & Kissel.
Events
Digital Assets Group Hosts 2026 Symposium
June 10, 2026
A dark blue graphic with white text that reads 'SEWARD & KISSEL' and '2026 Digital Asset Symposium On the Precipice'. Diagonal blue stripes are on the right.
NEWS
Seward & Kissel Highly Ranked by The Legal 500 U.S. 2026 – 12 Practices and 10 Lawyers Ranked
June 18, 2026
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NEWS
Seward & Kissel Highly Ranked by Chambers USA 2026
June 23, 2026
New Corporate Partner
Seward & Kissel Adds Taha Khan as Head of Structured Credit Practice
May 13, 2026
This is Taha Khan, a partner at Seward & Kissel.
Events
Digital Assets Group Hosts 2026 Symposium
June 10, 2026
A dark blue graphic with white text that reads 'SEWARD & KISSEL' and '2026 Digital Asset Symposium On the Precipice'. Diagonal blue stripes are on the right.
NEWS
Seward & Kissel Highly Ranked by The Legal 500 U.S. 2026 – 12 Practices and 10 Lawyers Ranked
June 18, 2026
A low-angle view of tall, light brown buildings with many windows, featuring an archway and the words 'American Express Co' on the facade, against a blue sky.
NEWS
Seward & Kissel Highly Ranked by Chambers USA 2026
June 23, 2026
New Corporate Partner
Seward & Kissel Adds Taha Khan as Head of Structured Credit Practice
May 13, 2026
This is Taha Khan, a partner at Seward & Kissel.
Events
Digital Assets Group Hosts 2026 Symposium
June 10, 2026
A dark blue graphic with white text that reads 'SEWARD & KISSEL' and '2026 Digital Asset Symposium On the Precipice'. Diagonal blue stripes are on the right.

Overview

Seward & Kissel’s Corporate Group is widely recognized for advising clients on complex transactions and business challenges that require sound judgment and commercially grounded execution. Our lawyers combine deep transactional experience with a strong understanding of the regulatory and commercial considerations that shape our clients’ decisions, allowing us to address matters efficiently and deliver focused, practical advice.

As a full-service law firm, we advise on all aspects of corporate related transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, private and public investments, finance, securities, banking, restructuring, derivatives, employment, real estate, regulatory and tax. Our Corporate Group regularly works across practice areas to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary advice that reflects how transactions are structured and how businesses operate in practice. 

A significant portion of the Corporate Group’s work is concentrated in the following areas: 

  • Bankruptcy, reorganization and restructuring 
  • Capital markets and securities regulation 
  • Corporate finance 
  • Digital assets 
  • Distressed debt and secondary market trading 
  • Global banking and corporate trust 
  • Investment management transactions 
  • Maritime and transportation 
  • Mergers and acquisitions 
  • Prime brokerage, derivatives and counterparty arrangements 
  • Private equity 
  • Real estate 
  • Structured finance and asset securitization 
  • Tax 
  • Venture capital 

Capabilities

Recognitions

  • Chambers Global: Shipping: Finance (Global Market Leaders)
  • Chambers USA: Corporate/M&A: (New York)
  • Chambers USA: Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance (USA – Nationwide)
  • IFLR1000: M&A (New York)
  • Top Professional Services Firm in Wealth Management – Wealth Solutions Report
  • The Legal 500: M&A/corporate and commercial: M&A – middle-market (sub-$500m)
  • The Legal 500: Transport: Shipping – finance
  • Marine Money Deal of the Year: Norwegian Bond Deals of the Year
  • Marine Money Deal of the Year: Equity-Follow Deal of the Year:
  • Marine Money Deal of the Year: Wild Card Deal of the Year
  • Recognized in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in Maritime, Admiralty & The High Seas Guide
  • Recognized in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Dealmakers in America Guide
  • Recognized in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers Guide
  • Seward & Kissel Corporate Attorneys Recognized by New York Super Lawyers
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