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Structured Finance and Derivatives

We work with financial institutions, corporations, and investors to structure transactions that meet the highest standards of legal, regulatory, and commercial excellence.

Drafting and Negotiating Complex Financial Instruments

We have extensive experience in drafting and negotiating a broad range of complex financial instruments, from bespoke derivative contracts to structured finance products. Our lawyers work with clients to design, document, and implement financial instruments that are tailored to their specific needs and objectives. This includes providing strategic advice on the most appropriate structure, risk allocation, and legal terms for each transaction.

We handle all aspects of the documentation process, ensuring that the terms of each instrument are clear, enforceable, and compliant with applicable laws. Our team is adept at managing intricate legal and commercial considerations, including the negotiation of covenants, payment terms, triggers, and default provisions. Whether dealing with debt, equity, or hybrid instruments, we provide the expertise needed to structure deals that maximise value and minimise risk.

Advising on Securitisation, Swaps, and Derivatives Transactions

Our team provides in-depth legal advice on the full spectrum of securitisation and derivatives transactions. We assist clients in structuring and executing securitisations of a variety of asset classes, including mortgages, receivables, and other financial assets. We also provide expert advice on the legal and regulatory requirements of securitisation transactions, including the preparation of offering memoranda, prospectuses, and regulatory filings.

In the derivatives space, we advise on a wide range of products, including interest rate swaps, credit derivatives, foreign exchange derivatives, and commodity derivatives. Our team works closely with clients to understand their risk management objectives and tailor derivative solutions that mitigate exposure while complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

We also provide advice on synthetic securitisations, structured notes, collateralised debt obligations (CDOs), and asset-backed securities (ABS), ensuring that clients achieve optimal outcomes while navigating the complexities of these advanced financial structures.

Ensuring Compliance with International Derivatives Regulations

Compliance with international derivatives regulations is a key focus for our team. As financial markets become increasingly interconnected and regulatory frameworks evolve, we ensure that our clients are fully compliant with the latest regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

We advise on regulatory matters related to the trading and documentation of derivatives, including compliance with the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in the United States, and other global derivatives regulations. Our team assists with the implementation of required reporting, clearing, and margining obligations, as well as advising on regulatory capital requirements and the impact of new financial market rules.

Additionally, we provide guidance on the central clearing of derivatives, the use of electronic trading platforms, and the application of risk mitigation techniques, ensuring that derivatives transactions are legally sound and fully compliant with international regulations. We also assist with the preparation of collateral documentation and other key derivatives agreements, including ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes (CSAs), ensuring they are robust and aligned with current legal standards.

BEN FINAL
Benjamin Kutzer
MIRIAM M FINAL
Miriam Mecnarowski
LILIAN FINAL
Lilian Ssekkono

Services We Offer

Structured Finance Advisory

We offer strategic legal advice on the structuring and execution of complex financing transactions, including collateralised loan obligations (CLOs), securitisations, and structured debt offerings.

Derivatives Documentation and Negotiation

We provide expert drafting and negotiation services for derivatives contracts, including swaps, options, forwards, and other customised financial instruments. Our team ensures that the terms and conditions of these agreements are carefully negotiated to meet regulatory requirements and protect clients’ interests.

Risk Management and Hedging Solutions

Our team helps clients design and implement risk management strategies through tailored derivative products, providing the necessary legal support to manage and mitigate financial risks.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Mitigation

We provide advice on compliance with evolving global regulatory frameworks, including the implementation of the EMIR, Dodd-Frank, and other key regulatory regimes. Our team ensures that clients are well-positioned to meet ongoing reporting, clearing, and documentation requirements.

Securitisation and Asset-Backed Securities (ABS)

We assist with the creation, structuring, and issuance of asset-backed securities, helping clients navigate the legal complexities of these transactions while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Derivatives Trading and Clearing

We advise on the trading and clearing of derivatives on exchanges or over-the-counter (OTC), ensuring compliance with market rules and providing risk management solutions tailored to clients’ needs.

Services

  • Corporate Finance Legal Services
  • Banking and Financial Regulation Legal Services
  • Capital Markets
  • Structured Finance and Derivatives
  • Project and Infrastructure Finance
  • Insolvency and Restructuring
  • Cross-Border Transactions
  • M&A In The Banking Industry
  • Fund Finance
  • High Yield
  • Islamic Finance
  • Leveraged Finance
  • Trade Finance

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