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Bruce G. Paulsen & Brian P. Maloney
Highlighted for its work within the maritime and transportation industry, Seward & Kissel LLP often engages directly with the investment managers and advisers as well as broker-dealers. The team is jointly led by Russell Johnston and Michael Watling. Johnston is known for his guidance of financial institutions and executives through enforcement actions and internal investigations, whilst Watling leads securities fraud and AML enforcement matters. Joining in July 2025 is partner Randall Adams, and also joining in October 2025 is Mark Garibyan. Michael Considine left the firm in July 2025, and Anne C Patin retired in April 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘S&K's securities and corporate practitioners have a deep understanding of corporate governance and securities issues, including Delaware law.’
- ‘Jack Yoskowitz is a persistent advocate with excellent judgment about how to both fight and win corporate disputes.’
Key clients
- Aksia LLC
- DryShips Inc.
- U.S. Bank National Association
- Kevin Kulak
- Sancus Capital Credit Master Fund, Ltd., f/k/a Sancus
- Capital Blue Credit Opportunities Fund, Ltd.
- Alicia Syrett
Work highlights
Advised Aksia LLC in connection with a class action brought by a class of Pennsylvania public-school teachers who participated in a retirement plan for employees of the Pennsylvania public school system against various plan advisors.
Advised U.S. Bank National Association, as Indenture Trustee, in connection with hotly contested litigation seeking to resolve all noteholder claims regarding the ACIS CLOs.
Advised Sancus Capital Credit Master Fund, Ltd. in defending an alleged $135 million fraud in connection with the purchase of securities through Repurchase Agreements.
Practice head
Russell Johnston; Michael Watling
Other key lawyers
Jack Yoskowitz; Philip Moustakis; Randall Adams; Mark Garibyan.