Derivatives

Latham & Watkins offers a well-regarded transactional team with a notable focus on OTC derivatives and equity-linked products. The firm is also able to offer guidance on regulatory and enforcement issues, including the Volcker Rule. The attorneys in the derivatives practice are able to draw on the firm's significant international presence when acting for clients in transactions, on both the buy side and sell side.

"The team's responsiveness and quality of work is outstanding.."

"The cross-border team is impressive and incredibly well coordinated. It is truly a global team that is relied upon around the clock."

"Latham & Watkins has an excellent team in this space that are able to handle the most complex and work intensive deals."

Latham & Watkins represented Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and Mizuho as lenders in connection with the $8 billion pre-IPO margin loan secured over 75.01% of the issued share capital of Arm Limited.

Witold Balaban is known for his expert counsel on complex equity derivatives, including transactions requiring bespoke structuring. "Witold has incredible judgement. He understands the legal issues and the commercial risks." "He is the legal benchmark for complex structured equity derivative transactions and the associated securities law." "He has outstanding expertise in complex derivatives transactions."

Rafal Gawlowski has a broad derivatives practice, which regularly sees him advise issuer-side clients on transactions. "He has an outstanding manner and experience." "Rafal has an exceptional knowledge of the equity derivatives field and a deep understanding of the business side of matters."

Yvette Valdez has an impressive and diverse derivatives practice. She is particularly sought after by clients for her expertise navigating the regulations surrounding cryptocurrency. "Yvette is a tremendous attorney." "She brings good expertise in the areas of decentralized finance and crypto derivatives."

Catherine Lee has experience advising financial institutions, including syndicates of banks, on equity-linked transactions. "Catherine is great at incorporating a commercial mindset on top of the legal analysis." "She knows the legal issues and is very good at giving us the information we need very quickly."

With in-depth knowledge of the CFTC Douglas Yatter is well respected for his enforcement practice, which sees him assist with investigations into market practices, including market spoofing. "Doug is a high-quality and very experienced lawyer."

Reza Mojtabaee-Zamani maintains a busy equity derivatives practice and he also demonstrates strength in equity-related transactions, such as margin loans. "Reza is very smart, helpful and responsive - he always makes himself available." "He is super bright and a skilled negotiator. He is excellent in navigating complexity."

Eric Rice has a developing reputation in the derivatives market, with notable deal experience in equity-based transactions.

Thomas Vogel is experienced in large-scale derivatives transactions. He acts for multinationals and financial institutions. He is qualified to practice in France and the USA.