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Capital Markets: Derivatives - UK-wide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Fieldfisher has a highly adept derivatives group that regularly works with an array of clients including hedge funds and investment banks. The team's most notable work includes assisting asset managers and brokers with advice on compliance and regulatory issues. In addition to regulatory and transactional advice, the team houses practitioners with deal-related litigation experience and a strong reputation for their work in emerging markets.

Work Highlights

  • Fieldfisher advised the Futures Industry Association on tits response to ESMA's consultation paper on EMIR 3 active account requirements,

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Emma Spiers
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Emma Spiers
2
Band 2
Emma Spiers is highlighted for her skill in transactional derivatives mandates and the regulations impacting the market.

She has a great friendly personality with which to work and break down complex matters into simple terms. She is always there for you.

Guy Usher
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Guy Usher
2
Band 2
Guy Usher is head of Fieldfisher's derivatives and structured finance group. He acts for an impressive client portfolio of international banks and earns recognition for his comprehensive derivatives practice and his knowledge of regulatory developments.

Guy is a very experienced all-rounder, and a go-to person for particularly complex OTC derivatives.

Edward Miller
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Edward Miller
3
Band 3
Edward Miller's work typically centres on collateral and netting issues as part of derivatives transactions. In addition to his deal-focused work, he also regularly advises on regulatory issues.

Edward has a deep understanding of both legal and commercial aspects of our derivatives business. He provides clear and precise advice and his guidance and practical approach has been instrumental.

Edward is the go-to technical lawyer at Fieldfisher. His ability to dissect complex derivative transactions and complex netting agreements is very strong.

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Capital Markets: Derivatives

Emma Spiers
2
Emma Spiers
2
Band 2
Guy Usher
2
Guy Usher
2
Band 2
Edward Miller
3
Edward Miller
3
Band 3