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Sidley Austin LLP

Derivatives

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Sidley Austin LLP

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Derivatives - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin LLP is a strong team with a comprehensive global practice which integrates its transactional, regulatory compliance and regulatory enforcement operations into a broad single-service derivatives offering, advising clients on both the buy- and sell-sides. The firm also provides counsel for exchanges and clearing houses on trading protocols and the registration process.
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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin LLP advised UBS Hedge Fund Solutions on the internal merger of four regulated entities and the development of a compliance program for the consolidated business.

Strengths

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  • The team offers top tier knowledge and leadership in this space and the perfect level of engagement and partnership with us as a client.

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  • Sidley Austin has a thorough and creative approach which is key in complex situations.

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  • Sidley Austin has experience and specialized individuals. The team will find you the appropriate lawyer to assist you on the subject matter.

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  • The lawyers at Sidley always respond promptly, are commercial and business oriented.

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  • The lawyers at Sidley Austin are highly attentive to detail, work well under pressure and manage a high volume of transactions with speed.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Peter Malyshev
    Peter Malyshev

    Peter Malyshev

    Peter Malyshev is active in the transactional market, frequently advising on commodities transactions, and is highly regarded for his regulatory practice.

    • Peter is inquisitive and thorough as well. He takes critical eye to everything which is good.

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    • Peter is excellent as well, he is very well connected with regulators and folks in industry. I sometimes wonders if he sleeps given how knowledgeable he is.

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  • Ellen Pesch
    Ellen Pesch

    Ellen Pesch

    Ellen Pesch regularly provides transactional and regulatory counsel to banks, companies and trade associations.

    • Ellen is excellent, we love her. She is everything we need no matter how unique. She has loads of knowledge and can provide it quickly.

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    • Ellen is a well informed and well grounded practitioner.

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    • Ellen is very knowledgeable, we can ask her anything.

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  • Elizabeth Schubert
    Elizabeth Schubert

    Elizabeth Schubert

    Elizabeth Schubert frequently advises investment managers on derivatives transactions.

    • She is our main go-to for all of our derivatives work.

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  • Prabhat K Mehta
    Prabhat K Mehta

    Prabhat K Mehta

    Prabhat Mehta has an internationally facing capital markets practice, with clients benefiting from his substantial experience leading transactions and deal teams across the Asian continent.

    • Prabhat has a keen understanding of market standard practice.

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    • Prabhat is good at spotting issues and able to get things done.

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  • Azad Assadipour
    Azad Assadipour

    Azad Assadipour

    Azad Assadipour demonstrates an impressive ability to lead derivatives transactions, including notable work in the negotiation of ISDA master agreements.

    • Azad is able to convey difficult concepts and explain them.

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    • Azad is a very strong collaborator, a tremendous advocate and a skilled negotiator for his clients.

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    • Azad is an expert in our commercial contracts. He is unparalleled in his expertise in this area.

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