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Vinay Samani

Vinay Samani

UK 2026

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Vinay is a senior capital markets partner with 30 years’ experience of advising on debt, equity and structured finance transactions. His clients include financial institutions and corporates, and his broad experience allows him to provide innovative solutions to financing and investment issues across the spectrum of asset classes, including equities, funds, credit and commodities (including carbon allowances).

Vinay is a member of the firm’s global commodities group and previously headed the firm’s derivatives and structured products team in London.

Vinay has extensive experience across both OTC and securitised derivatives and over the years has driven forward the use of structured finance techniques in capital markets transactions, from regulatory capital issuance through to large exchange-traded product platforms and emerging market loan syndication through SPVs.

His time on secondment at Bankers Trust in the late 1990s and Credit Suisse in the early 2000s has enabled Vinay to better understand the commercial needs of clients and his representation of corporate clients on the impact of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) has also given him an insight into the Treasury function at large Corporates.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Capital Markets: Structured Products - UK-wide

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Band 1

Individual Editorial
Vinay Samani's in-depth understanding of structured finance makes him the counsel of choice for leading investment banks. His capabilities span a range of matters, from structured notes to repackagings.

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  • Vinay is our absolute go-to in the repack space. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a calming sense of reassurance and experience to our matters. I wouldn't hesitate to instruct him.

    Capital Markets: Structured ProductsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Vinay is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with and a market leader for structured products and repack work.

    Capital Markets: Structured ProductsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Vinay possesses a profound understanding of complex legal principles and regulations. His ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks is second to none.

    Capital Markets: Structured ProductsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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