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Derivatives - USA - Nationwide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster is well versed in both regulatory matters and transactions. The firm advises clients on Dodd-Frank regulations, including the Volcker Rule, and assists with equity and credit-linked mandates. It is also well equipped to offer support on the tax aspects of derivative transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Morrison Foerster acted as an external provider of legal services in support of several US-based commercial bank clients' derivatives businesses.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Kaufman
4
David Kaufman
4
Band 4
David Kaufman is known for his commodities practice, regularly assisting on transactions. His regulatory practice sees him advise on the changing landscape, including recent work on margin loan regulations.

He is a very good OTC commodity derivatives lawyer.

Rhys Bortignon
4
Rhys Bortignon
4
Band 4
Rhys Bortignon has a busy regulatory and transactional derivatives practice, advising on mandates across different asset classes, ranging from energy to infrastructure.

Rhys is always responsive, clear and practical.

Rhys has consistently provided helpful and actionable advice. He is able to deliver in a timely fashion and provide valuable perspective.

Rhys is knowledgeable and able to explain complex issues in a simple way and break issues down to the basics.

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USA - Nationwide

Derivatives

David Kaufman
4
David Kaufman
4
Band 4
Rhys Bortignon
4
Rhys Bortignon
4
Band 4