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Capital Markets: Derivatives & Structured Products (International Firms) - China

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins' robust structured products team advises banks in the OTC derivatives space, with expertise encompassing futures, options and swaps. The team is also highlighted for impressive structured equity and margin finance expertise, offering expertise on share forward transactions and collar transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised Bayfront Infrastructure Management on the issuance of its fourth infrastructure asset-backed securities transaction through Bayfront Infrastructure Capital IV.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Posit Laohaphan
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Posit Laohaphan
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Band 1

Posit Laohaphan is the head of Latham & Watkins' derivatives team in Hong Kong and has a diverse derivatives and structured products practice that spans the full range of the firm's work, often involving margin lending and the issuance of equity-linked products.

He is highly recognised by the industry and has a superior reputation in the market.

Posit is incredibly capable and neatly balances technical strength with a very commercial approach based on very deep market knowledge and connections across the region. 

Derek Chua
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Derek Chua
4
Band 4

Derek Chua earns recognition from the market for his strong practice advising on total return swaps, hedging transactions, collar financing and margin loans for banks, PE funds and SPVs.

It's always a joy to work with Derek. I can sleep well at night when he's on the case.

He is incredibly responsive and incredibly approachable. I know that any question posed to him will be answered. He helps me dig for solutions. I am very grateful to have access to Derek's expertise.

Raymond Cheng
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Raymond Cheng
U
Up and Coming

Raymond Cheng is a counsel in the Hong Kong office, where he assists with cross-border derivatives, structured financing and regulatory issues.

He comes up with a clear framework of different solutions very quickly and explains the key concerns clearly. Given his excellent problem-solving skills, he is a valuable partner to work with.

He is a walking library, with very impressive legal knowledge and experience. Not only does he have strong professional knowledge, but he is also very commercial and always reachable when in need.

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Capital Markets: Derivatives & Structured Products (International Firms)

Posit Laohaphan
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Posit Laohaphan
1
Band 1
Derek Chua
4
Derek Chua
4
Band 4
Raymond Cheng
U
Raymond Cheng
U
Up and Coming