Derivatives
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
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Morrison Foerster is well versed in both regulatory matters and transactions. The firm advises clients on Dodd-Frank regulations, including the Volcker Rule, and assists with equity and credit-linked mandates. It is also well equipped to offer support on the tax aspects of derivative transactions.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster advised multiple middle market banks on derivatives matters relating to financial regulatory reform, including the Dodd-Frank Act.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has several strong members and handles sophisticated matters with ease."
"MoFo has been a great partner and provides high quality and actionable advice."
"The team has several strong members and handles sophisticated matters with ease."
"MoFo has been a great partner and provides high quality and actionable advice."
Notable Practitioners
David Kaufman is known for his commodities practice, regularly assisting on transactions. His regulatory practice sees him advise on the changing landscape, including recent work on margin loan regulations.
"David is a fantastic lawyer. He has keen commercial instincts and delivers high quality work."
"He is a creative attorney who understands commercial concepts."
"David provides sophisticated and thoughtful advice."
Rhys Bortignon has a busy regulatory and transactional derivatives practice, advising on mandates across different asset classes, ranging from energy to infrastructure.
"Rhys is a critical member of the team."
"He provides very strong client service."