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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Derivatives

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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

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Derivatives - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has a versatile transactional and regulatory practice boasting strengths in OTC and exchange-traded derivatives. It is frequently sought for its regulatory expertise, which includes handling matters before the SEC and CFTC. Clients range from asset managers to major corporates across a broad range of industries, including emerging sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP advised UBS, TD Securities and Bank of Nova Scotia in 7,500 market-linked products issuances, estimed to be worth $40 billion in total.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ray Shirazi
    Ray Shirazi

    Ray Shirazi

    Ray Shirazi is well regarded for his transactional and regulatory acumen in matters involving derivatives.

    • Ray is a proven leader and highly cerebral. He is knowledgeable about the market and driven to achieve results for his clients.

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  • David S Mitchell
    David S Mitchell

    David S Mitchell

    David Mitchell is a well-regarded OTC derivatives practitioner and he boasts an impressive regulatory practice.

    • He is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to CFTC, commodity and derivative related issues.

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  • Nihal Patel
    Nihal Patel

    Nihal Patel

    Nihal Patel earns praise for his ability to counsel key market players, including financial institutions and trade associations, among others, on derivatives transactions and market developments.

    • Nihal has fantastic knowledge of complex regulations.

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  • William Breslin
    William Breslin

    William Breslin

    William Breslin represents financial institutions and asset managers in derivative trade negotiations. He has further experience advising clients on various regulatory and compliance matters around CFTC and SEC rules.

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