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Gareth Old

Gareth Old

USA 2026

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Clifford Chance US LLP
 Clifford Chance US LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Structured Products

USA - Nationwide

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Gareth Old is a derivatives and structured finance lawyer in New York. His practice concentrates on risk management strategies for banks and financial investors, including cash and synthetic securitisations, derivatives and repo transactions, capital and regulatory advice. His clients include prominent fund and investment managers, banks, investors and service providers.

Prior to moving to New York in 2004, Gareth worked in Clifford Chance's offices in London, Hong Kong and Frankfurt.

Career

Manchester University (BA, History) 1993

Joined Clifford Chance in 1997

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 1999

Clifford Chance Hong Kong 2002 – 2004

Clifford Chance New York since 2004

Admitted as an Attorney-at-Law in New York 2008

Partner since 2010

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Capital Markets: Structured Products - USA - Nationwide

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Gareth Old of Clifford Chance LLP is sought after by clients for his extensive capital markets expertise. He has drawn particular acclaim for his work advising clients on cross-border structurings.
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Strengths

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  • Gareth is great. He has been in the space for a long time and has a good understanding of the structures. He does a good job of toning down legalese and making it digestible for the commercial and structuring teams.

    Capital Markets: Structured ProductsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Gareth understands the market as well as our business, which allows him to provide such a good service.

    Capital Markets: Structured ProductsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Gareth's extensive expertise, sound judgment, client focus and creative approach to problem-solving make him an invaluable adviser and transaction lead in novel or complex transactions.

    Capital Markets: Structured ProductsChambers Guide to the USA

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