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Seward & Kissel is a worldwide leader in maritime finance law.

Our groundbreaking structured finance and capital markets transactions in the shipping, offshore and logistics arenas have earned us an international reputation for excellence and innovation.  We are often cited as the leading law firm in the shipping sector, and we are both proud and honored by such noteworthy recognition from our industry peers in the United States and around the world.  We represent banks, institutional investors and private equity funds, lessors, lessees, shipowners, ship managers and other institutions in connection with a broad range of matters.

With offices in New York City and Washington, D.C., we offer convenient access for our clients while maintaining proximity to key financial institutions, shipping companies, legislators, government officials and regulators. Together, our offices offer an experienced, highly skilled, dedicated group of partners, counsel, associates and legal assistants distinguished by their industry experience, responsiveness, efficiency, focus and flexibility.




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What the Team is Known For

Seward & Kissel LLP has an esteemed maritime finance practice that regularly handles high profile transactions for significant international clients. The team is well-known for being highly capable in private equity, capital markets and complex commercial financing transactions. The firm offers further notable expertise in US flag, tax and bankruptcy matters and is utilized by entities operating in the shipping, offshore and logistics sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Seward & Kissel acted as counsel for Euronav NV, Frontline plc and Famatown Finance Limited in an approximately $3.41 billion transaction involving the sale of all shares in Euronav by Frontline and Famatown as well as the acquisition of 24 VLCC tankers by Frontline from Euronav.

Strengths

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Seward & Kissel has deep knowledge of the maritime industry both internationally and domestically.

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Seward & Kissel offers high quality assistance, is extremely responsive and has a great ability to advise on complicated structures. It is a one-stop shop for all our needs.

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The firm's deep knowledge of the New York Stock Exchange is remarkable. It can provide accurate advice on any relevant, challenging issue raised.

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The team are the most commercial attorneys we have worked with. They are super responsive and very detail-oriented. They have unparalleled knowledge when it comes to secured lending in the industry.

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The firm is large enough to be able to pull in other team members with very specialist skills if this is required for more complex transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Edward S Horton
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Edward S Horton
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Edward Horton is a capital markets partner with significant experience acting for issuers and underwriters active in the shipping sector. He deftly handles large initial and secondary offerings as well as private placements and financing arrangements arising out of bankruptcy proceedings.

He is widely regarded as an expert in shipping, ship finance and capital markets. His legal advice is consistently insightful, commercially astute and invaluable to clients navigating complex matters.

Edward Horton incredibly knowledgeable and down to earth.

Edward is an excellent attorney.

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Keith Billotti
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Keith Billotti
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Keith Billotti is recommended for his extensive expertise in capital markets and M&A transactions in the shipping space.

Keith Billotti is knowledgable and responsive.

Keith is very commercial, a great guy to work with and highly recommended.

He is a great lawyer.

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Edward S Horton
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Edward S Horton
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Keith Billotti
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Keith Billotti
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