Seward & Kissel Adds Venture Capital Partner Jacob Comer to Investment Management Group

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seward & Kissel LLP announced today that Jacob Comer has joined as partner in the Firm’s Investment Management practice specializing in venture capital formation and transactions.

Comer has extensive experience leading fund formation, cross-border fundraising, and complex deal structuring. He has a background as both a legal and investment executive overseeing regulatory strategy, fund launches, and high-stakes transactions.

“Jacob’s arrival marks an exciting moment of growth in our preeminent Investment Management offering,” said James Cofer, managing partner of Seward & Kissel. “His joining allows Seward & Kissel to formalize and grow our venture capital group.”

Comer comes to Seward & Kissel from Novaquest Capital Management where he served as a member of the executive committee overseeing all legal matters. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly a decade in the investment management group of a large international law firm.

“We are delighted to welcome Jacob to Seward & Kissel,” said Kevin Neubauer, partner and co-head of the Firm’s Investment Management Group. “His background in both in-house and Big Law uniquely positions him to address our clients’ sophisticated venture capital needs.”

“I’m excited to join Seward & Kissel and help grow a dedicated venture capital practice that builds on the Firm’s market-leading private funds practice,” said Comer. “With a client base that includes over a third of the top 50 private equity and private debt firms, Seward & Kissel offers an exceptional foundation to expand the Firm’s capabilities in venture capital formation and transactions.”

“Jacob’s addition to the Firm reflects our continued commitment to serving the evolving needs of the industry,” said Gary Anderson, partner in the Business Transactions Group and member of Seward & Kissel’s Management Committee. “His unique blend of legal acumen and executive experience in venture capital and fund formation will be a tremendous asset to our clients navigating complex transactions and emerging investment strategies.”

Comer received his J.D. from the Washington and Lee University School of Law. He received his B.B.A. from Marshall University.

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. 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.