Seward & Kissel LLP announced today that Randall Adams has joined the Firm as partner in its Litigation & Investigations Group in New York.

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Randall Adams

Adams has extensive experience representing activist investors, fund managers and institutional clients in high-stakes commercial litigation, including proxy contests, partnership disputes and crypto asset cases.

“We are thrilled to welcome Randall to our Firm,” said James Cofer, managing partner of Seward & Kissel. “His exceptional track record in high-stakes commercial litigation, particularly in shareholder activism, fund-related disputes and digital asset matters, will be an invaluable asset to our clients across the financial services and investment sectors.”

Adams joins Seward & Kissel after over a decade at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. He is a leading authority in shareholder activism and contested election litigation, having handled major disputes under Sections 13 and 14 of the Securities Exchange Act, including advance notice bylaws, vote tabulation and entrenchment tactics.

“I am honored to join Seward & Kissel, a firm with a distinguished reputation for excellence in litigation and a deep commitment to client service,” said Adams. “The Firm’s integrated, cross-disciplinary approach and its longstanding focus on the financial services sector create a dynamic environment for developing innovative legal strategies that meet the evolving needs of today’s clients.”

Adams’ notable experience includes securing a precedent-setting arbitration victory in the crypto-asset space on behalf of an investor in the management company of a multi-billion-dollar crypto fund platform. He was recognized as a Rising Star by New York Super Lawyers from 2014-2018 and named a New York Law Journal Rising Star in 2023.

“Randall’s deep experience in proxy contests, fiduciary duty claims and securities litigation will further strengthen our cross-disciplinary approach and reinforce our dedication to delivering thoughtful, results-driven advocacy,” said Russell Johnston, partner and co-chair of the Firm’s Litigation & Investigations Group.

“His expertise in navigating complex disputes in the evolving financial and digital asset landscapes will be instrumental as we continue to expand our capabilities and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients,” added Michael Watling, partner and co-chair of the Firm’s Litigation & Investigations Group.

Adams is the latest hire in a productive year of lateral growth for Seward & Kissel that has seen expansion in venture capital, fund finance and trusts and estates.

Adams received his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his undergraduate degree from Harvard 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.

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