Capital Markets: Derivatives
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Clifford Chance provides a broad offering with expert knowledge of credit and equity derivatives as well as structured notes. Highly experienced in transactions involving synthetic risk transfer, the team is particularly apt for bespoke matters requiring knowledge of derivatives and structured products as well as tax and regulatory reforms. In addition, they display keen knowledge of changing market requirements and are sought out for their ability to assist with benchmark reforms. The firm's global network makes it ideally placed to handle international transactions.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Mondelez International on a EUR200 million equity transaction using equity derivatives. The transaction involved the sale of approximately 7.7. million ordinary shares in JDE Peet's alongside the deployment of call options with Goldman Sachs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance is very responsive, meticulous and quick in giving answers."
"Clifford Chance is always timely and transparent."
"Clifford Chance lawyers whom we have dealt with are top-notch experts in their respective legal areas and understand business implications of legal and regulatory developments."
"Clifford Chance is very responsive, meticulous and quick in giving answers."
"Clifford Chance is always timely and transparent."
"Clifford Chance lawyers whom we have dealt with are top-notch experts in their respective legal areas and understand business implications of legal and regulatory developments."
Notable Practitioners
Jessica Littlewood is held in high esteem for her ability to advise clients on synthetic securitisation. She enjoys a following among prominent global investment banks.
"Jessica is extremely knowledgeable and is very commercial."
Timothy Cleary receives praise for his knowledge of synthetic securitisation and is sought out by banks for his guidance on transactions.
"Timothy is one of the pre-eminent experts in this space. He is very much trusted in terms of his judgement and knowledge, and he is thoughtful and reasonable."
Anne Drakeford commands attention with her noteworthy OTC derivatives practice. She is noted for her understanding of derivatives and their connection with the wider loan finance market.
"Anne is brilliant."
William Winterton is highly regarded for his advice to a range of clients, including brokers and investment firms, on Insurance linked securities.
"William Winterton is excellent and an absolute pleasure to work with."
"He does a real range of work across different products and clients, and he has done well in building a reputation in different areas."
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