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Derek Walters

Derek Walters

USA 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

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Practice Areas

Derek is a member of Davis Polk’s Capital Markets and Derivatives & Structured Products practices. He advises financial institutions and others on equity derivatives and other structured transactions, including margin loans secured by significant positions in public companies, public and private convertible note offerings, OTC derivatives and structured products. His practice encompasses transaction execution as well as new product development.

In his margin loan practice, Derek has represented financial institutions in some of the largest and most complex margin loans in the market. He has extensive experience in the convertible note and OTC markets, and in his structured products practice, he has advised multiple large financial institutions in over $30 billion of structured product issuances.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Capital Markets: Convertible Debt - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Derek Walters is recognized for his capabilities advising on a range of structured notes products, with particular expertise representing initial purchasers in this space. His practice is also complemented by his experience working with derivatives and margin loans.

Capital Markets: Structured Products - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Derek Walters demonstrates capabilities in complex structured notes offerings linked to a variety of single or combined assets, such as commodities and algorithmic indices, among others.

Derivatives - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Derek Walters has noteworthy experience in equity derivatives and margin loans, among other financial products.

Strengths

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  • We have a strong relationship with Derek on margin loans and covered call transactions.

    Capital Markets: Convertible DebtChambers Guide to the USA
  • Derek is composed, patient, well tenured and has very good industry knowledge.

    Capital Markets: Convertible DebtChambers Guide to the USA
  • Derek is an outstanding lawyer, consistently demonstrating exceptional intellect. He has an exemplary client-centric approach, characterized by his thoughtful insights and remarkable responsiveness.

    Capital Markets: Structured ProductsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Derek is our go-to counsel for listed share margin loans and provides outstanding perspective and guidance on complex transactions. He is highly knowledgeable and responsive.

    DerivativesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Derek is particularly expert at managing and analyzing the most complex transactions.

    DerivativesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Derek provides excellent service and is the top margin loan expert on the street.

    DerivativesChambers Guide to the USA

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