NEW YORK--()--Seward & Kissel LLP is pleased to announce that Robert Wood has been promoted to partner.

A member of the Corporate Group working from Seward & Kissel’s New York City office, Rob is a key member of the firm’s industry-leading finance practice. He advises clients on a broad range of financing transactions involving funds of funds, hedge funds, private equity funds, mutual funds and investment managers.

“Rob’s deep knowledge of the corporate and fund finance landscape is invaluable to our clients,” stated Jim Cofer, managing partner of Seward & Kissel. “His unique perspective is consistently sought both within the firm and by our clients.”

In addition to his other areas of work, Rob advises clients in connection with fund of fund facilities, subscription lines, NAV facilities, private equity acquisition financings, management company lines and margin loans.

Seward & Kissel’s Corporate Group is one of the firm’s largest practice groups, with expertise extending to all areas of legal practice associated with finance, including securities, insurance, banking, secured instruments, bankruptcy, real estate, tax and derivatives products.

Prior to joining Seward & Kissel in 2007, Rob served as an attorney at Linklaters.

Rob received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and his B.A. from St. Joseph’s College.

About Seward & Kissel LLP

Seward & Kissel LLP, founded in 1890, is a leading U.S. law firm with offices in New York City and Washington, D.C., with particular expertise in the financial services, investment management, banking, and shipping industries. The firm is well known for its representation of investment advisers and related investment funds, broker-dealers, major commercial banks, institutional investors, and transportation companies (particularly in the shipping area). Its practices primarily focus on corporate, M&A, securities, litigation (including white collar), restructuring/bankruptcy, real estate, regulatory, tax, employment, and ERISA for clients seeking legal expertise in these areas.