Robert Kurucza > Seward & Kissel LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Seward & Kissel LLP
901 K STREET, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Career

Robert M. Kurucza is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Investment Management practice. He is recognized as one of the country’s leading legal advisors in the financial services industry. He has represented major financial services companies, including banks, asset management firms, mutual fund complexes, trust companies, private wealth management firms and securities firms, in connection with a variety of regulatory matters and transactions, as well as litigation and compliance issues. In particular, he advises clients on the impact of federal banking and securities laws on structuring new product and service offerings, cross-industry initiatives and other business issues.

Mr. Kurucza is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania only. His practice is limited to federal financial institutions law before federal banking and securities agencies.

Mr. Kurucza is a past chairman of the American Bar Association Subcommittee on Securities Products, and was named by the American Banker as one of the 125 most influential people in Washington, D.C. with regard to financial service matters. Mr. Kurucza also served as General Counsel to the former Bank Securities Association.

Mr. Kurucza has chaired and appeared as a panelist on numerous banking, mutual fund and securities law programs. His many authored articles on securities, mutual fund and banking law matters have appeared in the Legal Times of WashingtonAmerican BankerThe Bank Securities Journal and various bar association publications, as well as an American Bankers Association publication, Banks and Mutual Funds. Mr. Kurucza is frequently quoted in the Wall Street JournalAmerican Banker and other financial publications.

Prior to joining Seward & Kissel, Mr. Kurucza was a partner in the Washington, D.C. offices of Goodwin and Morrison & Foerster. He was formerly the Director of the Securities & Corporate Practices Division of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Assistant Director of the Division of Investment Management for the SEC, and Chief Counsel to the Pennsylvania Securities Commission.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Investment fund formation and management > Mutual/registered/exchange-traded funds

Asset management organizations, mutual fund complexes and their independent directors turn to Seward & Kissel LLP for advice on the formation and structuring and registration of mutual funds, exchange traded funds and business development companies, among other registered entities. The firm’s broad practice additionally covers regulatory advice pertaining to SEC rules and developments as well as reorganizations and fund acquisitions, with a particular strength of the team regarding bank mutual fund activities. Practice head Paul Miller is based on Washington DC and focuses his practice in this area and frequently advises registered investment companies and advisers on remaining compliant with SEC regulations and the Investment Company Act of 1940. Further important team members include Robert Kurucza who has expertise in federal banking and securities laws, which benefits clients who are structuring new fund products, Lauren Clise, who supports registered investment companies and ETFs with their registration and operation and Lancelot King advises investment companies and registered investment advisers during regulatory examinations, with all three being based in Washington DC.