Capital Markets: Derivatives & Structured Products (International Firms)

Latham & Watkins' robust structured products team advises banks in the OTC derivatives space, with expertise encompassing futures, options and swaps. The team is also highlighted for impressive structured equity and margin finance expertise, offering expertise in share forward transactions and collar transactions.

"They have a very strong bench across all the ranks. I enjoy working with their associates as well. They are responsive, courteous and knowledgeable."

"They know the market well and are always very responsive. We're very satisfied with the outcomes; they're top notch."

Posit Laohaphan is the head of Latham & Watkins' derivatives team in Hong Kong and has a diverse derivatives and structured products practice that spans the full range of the firm's work, often involving margin lending and the issuance of equity-linked products. "Posit is very personable, extremely legally and commercially competent and one of the best lawyers I have come across." "He's extremely practical and commercial, with experience in both the US and in Hong Kong covering multiple practice areas. Posit has a great view of the market and is a pleasure to work with. He's very familiar with many complicated transaction structures."

Derek Chua earns recognition from the market for his strong practice advising on total return swaps, hedging transactions, collar financing and margin loans for banks, PE funds and SPVs. "Derek is incredibly hard-working and one of my main legal contacts whenever I have any questions of a legal nature. I have worked with him on a number of transactions and am satisfied every time." "Derek is a solid lawyer with a commercial understanding of what the client wants. He's highly recommended."