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A&O Shearman

Capital Markets: Derivatives

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Capital Markets: Derivatives - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is a leader in its field, with expertise in transactional and regulatory matters. The team's knowledge spans credit and equity derivatives and the group is at the forefront of regulatory and legislative changes, particularly in relation to EMIR. It remains a key adviser to the most prominent industry players. Among the group's abilities is its prowess regarding credit trading and regulatory compliance. It is capable of advising clients on matters governed by both New York and English law.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on the creation of a template financial guarantee that was used in a risk transfer trade with Bank Millennium in Poland.

Strengths

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  • The A&O Shearman team is very client focused and extremely detail-oriented. I consider the team to be supremely knowledgeable and capable with respect to complex and sophisticated matters.

    Capital Markets: Derivatives respondentUK

  • The team can bring a wealth of technical knowledge to support clients' needs.

    Capital Markets: Derivatives respondentUK

  • The A&O Shearman team is technically very strong and definitely one of the top law firms in this area.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Guy Antrobus
    Guy Antrobus

    Guy Antrobus

    Guy Antrobus is co-head of the global financial markets group at A&O Shearman. He is noted for his particular expertise on cross-border derivatives work. He regularly represents global financial institutions.

    • Guy is excellent to work. He always provides great service with respect to complex technical legal advice which marries up with excellent commercial awareness.

      Capital Markets: Derivatives respondentUK

    • Guy is an excellent legal mind and his ability to navigate difficult situations is a definite plus.

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  • Tanya O'Hagan
    Tanya O'Hagan

    Tanya O'Hagan

    Tanya O'Hagan is recognised for her work across a wide range of asset classes, including structured credit. She is highlighted for her experience with cross-border transactions, in particular the US.

    • Tanya is brilliant. The more sophisticated a matter gets, the better she seems to become. She has incredible commercial awareness, understanding perfectly the needs of her clients.

      Capital Markets: Derivatives respondentUK

    • She provides brilliant insights into the market and she is technically excellent.

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  • Sara Couling
    Sara Couling

    Sara Couling

    Sara Couling advises banks and other financial institutions on English law derivatives transactions. Her clients include leading investment banks.

    • Sara is always extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with,. She provides strong technical advice and helpful commercial input on complex transactions.

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