Capital Markets: Derivatives
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
Contact number
+1 212 903 9000Chambers Review
Linklaters has an extremely deep bench with unparalleled derivatives and structured products capabilities. Widely praised for its in-depth knowledge of changing regulations and developing legislation, they act for significant trade associations, most notably ISDA. Among the firm's many areas of expertise are equity derivatives and credit-linked notes in addition to synthetic risk transfers and market-leading repackagings. Clients include leading investment banks and fintech organisations.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised ISDA as their primary counsel on a range of important initiatives and crisis management matters, including a large amount of regulatory work.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has a depth of knowledge and level of experience such that they can provide timely and comprehensive advice on complicated and novel issues."
"Linklaters are technically excellent, responsive and commercial."
"Very strong awareness of current market trends allows Linklaters to provide reliable and commercial advice."
"The team has a depth of knowledge and level of experience such that they can provide timely and comprehensive advice on complicated and novel issues."
"Linklaters are technically excellent, responsive and commercial."
"Very strong awareness of current market trends allows Linklaters to provide reliable and commercial advice."
Notable Practitioners
Deepak Sitlani is head of Linklaters' derivatives and structured products team. He centres his work on the structuring and documentation of OTC derivatives and is consistently praised for his command of regulations.
"He is excellent and a clear expert in his field."
Michael Voisin is skilled in a range of derivatives functions, including the clearing and regulatory capital treatment of derivatives. He is also acclaimed for his ability to advise on the use of fintech in derivatives transactions.
"He is a senior capital markets lawyer who is at the top of his game."
Simon Firth is an outstanding derivatives practitioner with capabilities in all aspects of the market, from drafting documentation to counselling clients on the impact of regulatory developments. He is a thought leader whose advice on market developments is sought by trade organisations, most notably ISDA.
"The depth of Simon's technical capability and knowledge of black-letter law is second to none."
Vinay Samani's in-depth understanding of structured finance makes him the counsel of choice for leading investment banks. His capabilities span a range of matters, from structured notes to repackagings.
"Vinay has an awareness of market trends that is unrivalled. He is pragmatic with his solutions in the complex structuring of deals."
"Vinay stands out due to his all-round knowledge and commercial understanding."
David Phillips is held in high esteem for his structured notes practice. He is frequently called upon to assist leading investment banks on transactions.
Doug Shaw focuses his derivatives practice on international equity-based transactions. He is also recommended for his knowledge of emerging markets.
"Doug is very responsive, hard-working, technical and commercial."
"His product knowledge is excellent, as is his grasp of relevant regulation. Doug is unflappable."
"Doug is an experienced transactional lawyer who takes a commercial approach to problems."
Leanne Banfield is highlighted for her experience in structured note products and repackagings. She is recognised for her work in the developing market of ESG-compliant deals.