Capital Markets: Derivatives
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
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On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman. The department 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.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised the Credit Derivatives Determinations Committee on the settlement of credit derivative transactions referencing the Russian Federation, which were estimated to have a combined gross notional value of USD40 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Allen & Overy is a highly knowledgeable and experienced firm, their depth of expertise is strong."
"They are commercial and pragmatic lawyers."
"Shearman are always seamless; they are a well-connected firm."
"Allen & Overy is a highly knowledgeable and experienced firm, their depth of expertise is strong."
"They are commercial and pragmatic lawyers."
"Shearman are always seamless; they are a well-connected firm."
Notable Practitioners
Guy Antrobus is noted for his particular expertise on cross-border derivatives work. He regularly represents global financial institutions.
"Guy has good technical skills and commercial awareness."
"Guy has a deep knowledge base across a range of products and transactions. He understands the pressures and constraints and offers solutions on how to resolve them."
Parya Badie has a wide-ranging capital markets practice and garners particular recognition for her ability to assist clients with derivatives transactions. Her client list includes global investment banks.
"Parya is practical and can boil down information in a straightforward way."