Firm Overview
Seward & Kissel is a distinguished New York firm with one of the most respected investment management practices in the country alongside a market-leading maritime law practice. The firm's specialized focus in these areas creates extraordinary expertise that draws the most significant clients in both industries.
Associate Experience
Associates at Seward & Kissel develop deep expertise in investment management and maritime law — two practice areas where the firm's depth is genuinely exceptional. The smaller firm size means real partner access and early substantive responsibility.
Lateral Recruiting Context
Seward & Kissel recruits for investment management, maritime, and finance practitioners. For attorneys with hedge fund, private fund, or maritime backgrounds, the firm is among the most specialized and prestigious platforms available.
Rankings
Firm Size
*as of May 2026
Chambers USA Band 1
- Investment Management
- Shipping & Maritime
