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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Derivatives

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Rankings

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Derivatives - USA

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

HSF Kramer is particularly recognized for its knowledge of credit derivatives, a market in which it has a noted experience. The firm is frequently active in the representation of buy-side clients and demonstrates strength in derivatives-related transactions, including repurchase agreements and total return swaps.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP combined on June 1st to form HSF Kramer.

Strengths

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  • The firm is able to bring a business viewpoint to legal issues and can simplify complex questions into easy to understand points.

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  • Its lawyers are strategic thinkers, detail-oriented and relentless advocates for their clients.

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  • The firm has deep expertise in credit derivative instruments and trading with a highly practical approach to scoping out a problem and implementing a solution.

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  • The team demonstrated excellent industry knowledge.

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  • The team is incredibly quick to respond and is upfront with timing expectations. The team is able to handle urgent matters with priority.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Fabien Carruzzo
    Band 2Fabien Carruzzo

    Fabien Carruzzo

    Fabien Carruzzo is widely recognized for his impressive credit derivatives practice and is seen as a resource for clients seeking advice on ISDA matters.
    • Fabien provides a high level of service, market insight, efficiency, communication and deal management.

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    • We have yet to present Fabien with a question that he is unable to answer or help us with.

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    • Fabien provides excellent service. We can rely on him to provide measured guidance with the commercial aspects in mind.

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    • Fabien is our go-to for our derivatives work. His ability to help structure things which are unique is second to none. He adds a lot of value in the structuring of a deal.

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    • Fabien is a fantastic lawyer, strategic, knowledgeable and experienced. He is an aggressive negotiator and advocate for client's interests.

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  • Associates to watchLinda Sharkey
    Associates to watchLinda Sharkey

    Linda Sharkey

    Linda Sharkey is an impressive associate who is active on a wide variety of derivatives matters.
    • Linda is meticulous in her completion of negotiations.

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    • Linda Sharkey is strategic, knowledgeable and experienced. She is responsive and detail-oriented.

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    • Linda demonstrates excellent industry knowledge.

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