Derivatives Lawyers & Advisory Services

Our experienced team advise on an extensive range of over the counter, exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives transactions across all asset classes. We also provide advice on capacity, authority, enforceability and insolvency matters in relation to offshore counterparties. We are also counsel to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) in Bermuda and provide netting opinions in Bermuda and the Isle of Man.

We advise our clients on a wide range of transactions that incorporate traditional and bespoke structured finance and derivative structures in complex ways relevant to today’s markets and regulatory environment. Our talented, experienced and solution driven team is committed to delivering the highest possible level of client service and regularly work together across our global locations to provide expert multi-jurisdictional advice.

We act as offshore counsel to financial institutions, prime brokers, funds and corporates on offshore netting, collateral and other issues relating to:

  • Credit derivatives
  • Equity derivatives
  • Fund derivatives
  • Commodity derivatives
  • Fixed Income derivatives
  • GMRA and GMSLA transactions
  • Repo and securities lending transactions
  • Prime brokerage structures
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  • Cayman Islands (1)
  • Guernsey (1)
  • Bermuda (1)
  • BVI (1)
  • Jersey (1)
  • Isle of Man (1)
  • Seychelles (1)
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