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Megan L. Brackney has a distinguished track record of delivering exceptional results for clients facing complicated and difficult tax issues. An expert in the interplay between civil and criminal tax controversies, Ms. Brackney develops innovative strategies to resolve compliance concerns, civil audits, and criminal investigations. Ms. Brackney also advises clients on tax issues that arise in other contexts, such as business and matrimonial disputes, and she represents clients in litigation i...

S. John Ryan is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Employee Benefits Group. He joined the Firm in 1998. John advises a variety of clients — publicly and closely held corporations, partnerships, governmental entities, tax-exempt foundations and sole proprietorships — concerning all aspects of employee benefits matters. These matters include representation involving the structuring, drafting, operation, amendment and termination of qualified and non-qualified pension, profit-s...

Susan Plaxsun is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Susan practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Susan Plaxsun since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Susan Plaxsun is held by other lawyers.

Stuart L. Rosenthal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Stuart L. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart L. Rosenthal since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stuart L. Rosenthal is held by other lawyers.

John Edward Failla is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. John Edward practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized John Edward Failla since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John Edward Failla is held by other lawyers.

Jared D. Newman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Jared D. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jared D. Newman since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jared D. Newman is held by other lawyers.

Partner Robb Fox has a diverse practice involving compliance counseling, litigation and transactional work for clients in the waste, chemical manufacturing and development industries and on behalf of cities and municipalities. He is known nationally for his work under the federal Superfund law including handling many high profile Superfund matters such as the Keystone Landfill matter, featured on 60 Minutes, and the Gowanus Canal and Newtown Creek sites. He regularly litigates Superfund issue...

With 20 years of experience litigating and arbitrating commercial, financial, and treaty-based disputes, Alex Yanos brings a wealth of knowledge to clients facing any variety of dispute worldwide. Fluent in six languages, he also advocates for clients in disputes involving sovereigns and frequently handles multijurisdictional cases involving securities, banking, antitrust, and insurance. As co-leader of Alston & Bird’s International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team, Alex fo...

In his widely respected practice, Joshua Rubenstein, national chair of the firm's Private Wealth practice, brings a variety of important services under one roof for high-net-worth individuals. He offers integrated planning, administration and litigation counseling for individuals, their estates and their businesses, all of it designed to preserve wealth over generations. His advice stretches as far as his clients' financial interests – locally, nationally and globally. Josh is the rare ...

Barbara S. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Barbara S. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Barbara S. Jones since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Barbara S. Jones is held by other lawyers.