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John E. Tavss


Seward & Kissel LLP

Recognized since 2013

New York, New York

Practice Areas

Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law

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John E. Tavss is Senior Counsel in Seward & Kissel’s Investment Management Group. John has practiced at the Firm since 1979, and became a partner since 1988. John advises clients on a wide variety of securities, tax and business law matters relating to the investment management business. John has significant expertise in the investment management area including the representation of “hedge funds,” other private investment vehicles (both onshore and offshore) and private equity funds. John is a frequent speaker on “hedge fund” and other private investment fund issues.

John is a member of the New York State Bar Association (Tax Section) and the International Bar Association (Private Funds Section). John is actively involved with Hedge Funds Care, a not-for-profit organization supported by the hedge fund industry dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse.

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Location
  • One Battery Park Plaza
    New York, NY 10004
Education
  • Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1980

Seward & Kissel LLP
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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law, New York City (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law

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