Leanne Banfield

Practice Areas

Leanne is a leading practitioner in structured finance and derivatives, with particular expertise in structured products and credit-linked instruments. Her practice encompasses synthetic securitisations / significant risk transfer (SRT) and risk transfer transactions across all formats, where she regularly advises major financial institutions and investors spanning multiple jurisdictions.

Leanne's structured finance work covers the full spectrum of repackagings and structured notes linked to diverse asset classes—from loans and commodities to funds. She has developed a dynamic advisory practice in synthetic securitisation / SRT transactions and receivables financing solutions, positioning her as a go-to adviser in this evolving space.

A passionate advocate for sustainable finance, Leanne has carved out a distinctive niche in ESG-related securitised products, with a particular focus on carbon-linked structures. Her recent ESG credentials are impressive: she held the pen on groundbreaking market documentation for the trading of Voluntary Carbon Credits (VCCs) for ISDA and IETA, advised ISDA on sustainability-linked derivatives, and established market-leading carbon-linked SPV note issuance platforms. Her work on bespoke carbon structured finance products has garnered significant industry recognition, with several transactions winning or being shortlisted for prestigious market awards.

Leanne is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences, where she regularly addresses cutting-edge developments in synthetic securitisation / SRT and ESG matters.