Derivatives
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 839 5300Chambers Review
Sidley Austin LLP is a strong team with a comprehensive global practice which integrates its transactional, regulatory compliance and regulatory enforcement operations into a broad single-service derivatives offering, advising clients on both the buy- and sell-sides. The firm also provides counsel for exchanges and clearing houses on trading protocols and the registration process.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin LLP represented the sales agents, forward sellers and forward purchasers in the SEC-registered ATM forward program of Welltower and the SEC-registered ATM forward program of Realty Income Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley Austin has the knowledge and experience to cover various jurisdictions and types of agreements."
"Sidley Austin is excellent in advising us technically and taking great care of our needs."
"The lawyers are subject matter experts and are very up to speed on the very latest regulatory issues."
"Sidley Austin has the knowledge and experience to cover various jurisdictions and types of agreements."
"Sidley Austin is excellent in advising us technically and taking great care of our needs."
"The lawyers are subject matter experts and are very up to speed on the very latest regulatory issues."
Notable Practitioners
Ellen Pesch regularly provides transactional and regulatory counsel to banks, companies and trade associations.
"Ellen is excellent and very knowledgeable."
"She has a good command of various regulatory schemes and is practical."
Prabhat Mehta has an internationally facing capital markets practice, with clients benefiting from his substantial experience leading transactions and deal teams across the Asian continent.
"Prabhat knows the market, the products and the law very well. This is reflected in his thoughtful advice."
Azad Assadipour demonstrates an impressive ability to lead derivatives transactions, including notable work in the negotiation of ISDA master agreements.
"Azad has an extremely thorough understanding of the client's business and consistently identifies key business issues and provides commercially sound advice."
"He is extremely thoughtful and prepared in his responses to complex or quick questions."
"Azad is very knowledgeable, delightful to work with and always willing to offer assistance."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP
USA - Nationwide