Seward & Kissel

Seward & Kissel is a US law firm founded in 1890, with offices in New York City and Washington, D.C. Its practice is concentrated on corporate and litigation matters for financial services businesses, advising them on operations, capital raising and risk management. The firm's technical domains include corporate law, capital markets, litigation and dispute resolution, financial services law, investment management law and maritime and transportation law.

The firm organises its work around integrated practice groups. Corporate legal services cover corporate matters and capital raising for financial services clients; capital markets counsel sits within the wider corporate practice; and litigation and dispute resolution capabilities are brought together with the corporate and capital markets teams so that disputes are handled in the context of the underlying business relationship.

Clients span commercial banks, investment banks, investment advisers, mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds, broker-dealers, institutional investors and transportation companies. Beyond the United States, the firm reports an international reputation and client base.

Internally, the firm emphasises collaboration, accountability and professional excellence, with an integrated, team-based approach to client work. It notes strong attorney continuity, with many lawyers having built their careers at the firm, and describes its advice as practical and judgement-grounded, delivered in step with clients and colleagues.