Capital Markets: Derivatives | UK

A&O Shearman is a leader in its field, with expertise in transactional and regulatory matters. The team's knowledge spans credit and equity derivatives and the group is at the forefront of regulatory and legislative changes, particularly in relation to EMIR. It remains a key adviser to the most prominent industry players. Among the group's abilities is its prowess regarding credit trading and regulatory compliance. It is capable of advising clients on matters governed by both New York and English law.

Ashurst is noted for its derivatives and structured products practice, acting for leading banks and institutional asset managers. The team is particularly well-versed in commodity-linked derivatives. Its impressive capabilities extend to regulatory and compliance issues and the group is able to offer client support around the world, thanks to dedicated partners in offices in Europe, Asia and the US.

Crowell & Moring is home to a stand out derivatives team that acts as a one-stop shop for clients. The group counts leading banks among its clients, and regularly work on cross-border transactions.

The team at Dentons is widely recognised for the strength of its emerging markets offering. The group in London benefits from the firm's global network, especially when advising on cross-border deals. It undertakes a broad range of derivatives-related work including FX, commodities and Sharia-compliant structures.

Jones Day has a dedicated team that undertakes complex derivatives transactions. The team is best known for advising financial institutions in their roles as derivative dealers.

Latham & Watkins has an expert team containing practitioners who are able to handle a wide range of products, including OTC and exchange-traded derivatives.. They offer standout international strength, making them a popular choice for complex cross-border mandates. Their broad client base ranges from private equity firms to international banks, and they are especially strong in the oil and gas sector.

Norton Rose Fulbright is well regarded for its capabilities in derivatives, with a particular insight into commodity-linked derivatives. Respected for its niche Islamic finance expertise, the team has advised on a number of notable Sharia-compliant transactions. In addition, the team has excellent capabilities in market developments such as benchmark changes and regularly acts for leading banks and an increasing number of fintech clients.

The team at Simmons & Simmons is well placed to advise clients on complex derivatives matters and regularly assists governments, institutional asset managers and hedge funds on both the buy and sell side of transactions. In addition, the firm demonstrates strength in structured products, with expertise ranging from structured notes and repackagings through to synthetic risk transfer.

Dechert has an established capital markets team that includes some notable derivatives experts. The group works with both buy-side and sell-side clients, and is renowned for its work on cross-border matters.

Freshfields has a notable derivatives practice. The team works with leading financial institutions on complex transactions across a broad range of product types.

Reed Smith works with leading banks and corporate clients on the full scope of derivatives related work. The team has stand out knowledge of matters pertaining to the energy and commodities sectors.