Sonita M. Bennitt, an expert in tax law, has recently taken her considerable experience to Seward & Kissel, joining their tax group in New York as a partner. The announcement was made the law firm in a recent statement. Bennitt brings with her specific knowledge and expertise on tax issues related to the establishment and operation of private investment funds, These include private equity, real estate, and private credit funds.
Previous to this move, Bennitt held the position of counsel with Goodwin Procter, another law firm operating in the same sector. During her tenure there, she gained valuable experience dealing with the tax aspects of real estate joint ventures as well as real estate investment trusts. Her specialized knowledge in these fields adds significant value to her role at Seward & Kissel.
Her transfer comes as one of many movements in the legal sector, showing a trend for many experienced legal professionals moving firms to explore new opportunities and challenges. Only time will tell the impact Bennitt will have at Seward & Kissel, but it augurs well for the firm to have brought onboard a professional with such a depth of experience.
This move was reported by the Bloomberg Tax Automation team, which provides comprehensive coverage of latest developments in the field of tax law and professional movements within the industry.