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Derivatives - USA
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What the team is known for

Davis Polk & Wardwell boasts a broad-ranging practice, able to provide a full-service offering in all types of derivatives, with a leading reputation for its representation of issuers and underwriters in transactions. The firm's extensive deal experience includes OTC derivatives, repurchases and funded-collar transactions. The attorneys are particularly active advising on margin loans and back-leverage financings and draw upon the firm's global network in providing high-end advice to major financial institutions, hedge funds and derivatives organizations.

Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk acted for the initial lenders under a margin loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $12.5 billion, being provided to a finance vehicle formed by Elon Musk in connection with the acquisition of Twitter.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John M Brandow
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John M Brandow
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Senior Statespeople

Senior counsel John Brandow comes highly regarded for his decades of experience advising clients on complex equity-based derivatives transactions.

"John is preeminent in his field and a true thought leader."

"John's wealth of experience and knowledge is crucial in completing highly complex deals."

"His experience and demeanor continues to shine."

Mark Mendez
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Mark Mendez
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Band 1

Mark Mendez garners excellent feedback for his knowledge of equity derivatives and is highly regarded for his ability to advise on a broad range of equity-linked products.

"With Mark, you are getting one of the best negotiators out there - he is responsive and offers some of the best client service."

"Mark is one of the leading experts in the equity derivatives space. He always stands ready to answer complex questions with precision and thoughtfulness."

Ray Ibrahim
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Ray Ibrahim
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Ray Ibrahim is a leading equity derivatives lawyer and he is also especially highlighted for his work onmargin loans.

"Ray is one of the top lawyers for margin loans."

"He is a truly outstanding negotiator, explainer and adviser to our team."

Derek Walters
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Derek Walters
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Up and Coming

Derek Walters has noteworthy experience in equity derivatives and margin loans, among other financial products.

"Derek consistently provides outstanding legal guidance in a timely and thorough manner."

"He is very knowledgeable and client-oriented."

Mark DiFiore
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Mark DiFiore
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Up and Coming

Mark DiFiore has experience acting for various parties, from investors to corporates, on the full range of equity, and equity-linked, transactions.

"The breadth of Mark's knowledge is remarkable. He's an incredible lawyer."

"An incredibly well-rounded professional that can always assist with any of many topics given his excellent track record and long experience."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Derivatives

John M Brandow
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John M Brandow
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Senior Statespeople
Mark Mendez
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Mark Mendez
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Band 1
Ray Ibrahim
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Ray Ibrahim
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Band 1
Derek Walters
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Derek Walters
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Up and Coming
Mark DiFiore
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Mark DiFiore
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Up and Coming

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