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Ian Silver is counsel in Seward & Kissel’s Real Estate Group where he specializes in commercial leasing law and transactions. He has extensive experience representing both landlords and tenants in the leasing of all classes of commercial properties throughout the United States, including office, retail and industrial space. In addition to the lease, Ian assists clients through all facets of the leasing relationship, including brokerage agreements, subleasing and licensing, and lease...

Salvador P. Simao is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Salvador P., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Salvador P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael R. Williams is a partner and Chair of the firm’s Fashion Group and Co-Chair of the Celebrity Branding Group. Mr. Williams’ clients include major television and motion picture actors, leading fashion designers, top models, fashion show production companies, photographers and executives in the entertainment and fashion industries. Mr. Williams represents actors in the negotiation of deals to perform in film, television, theater and other media. He also works to assist client...

Paul N. Roth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law and Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Paul N., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Louis F. Burke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Louis F., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louis F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark H. Leeds is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Mark H., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard A. Crowley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Richard A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey A. Fickes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Jeffrey A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew H. Giger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Music. Matthew H., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

C. Katherine Baron is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law and Entertainment Law - Music. C. Katherine, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which C. Katherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.