Derivatives - USA
What the team is known for
Eversheds Sutherland (US) has a well-regarded derivatives practice able to provide high-end transactional and regulatory advice. Clients include financial institutions and major corporates. The firm is widely recognized for its capabilities in the commodity-linked products in the energy market, as well as for its niche insurance focus.
Strengths
"The team's subject knowledge is very strong."
"Eversheds offers a very skilled and highly responsive derivatives team."
Work highlights
Eversheds provided counsel to The Commercial Energy Working Group in connection with derivatives reform following the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection.
Notable practitioners
James Cain regularly handles derivative matters in the insurance space.
Meltem Kodaman frequently advises a broad range of clients, ranging from insurance companies to government-sponsored agencies. "Meltem is fantastic, she is a key resource in navigating hugely complicated rules and regulations." "She is an excellent attorney."
Raymond Ramirez is an excellent attorney who is able to handle transactional and regulatory matters. "Ray has the financial and business expertise to address the legal complexities of these transactions." "He is very experienced and highly knowledgeable. He is an excellent attorney."
