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Provided by Mark Mendez
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Mark is the head of Davis Polk’s Derivatives & Structured Products practice and a member of the firm’s Capital Markets practice. He advises investment banks, corporations and hedge funds in the structuring, negotiation and execution of a wide variety of financial transactions and securities offerings.
Mark’s work on securities offerings includes all types of exchangeable, convertible and equity-linked securities. Mark’s work in the equity derivatives space includes all types of over-the-counter derivatives, including forward sale agreements, structured stock buyback transactions, variance and correlation swaps, and other hedging transactions. He also advises clients on affiliate margin loans.
Chambers Review
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Mark Mendez is a distinguished leader in the field for his ability to assist clients with convertible debt, which he combines with a deep knowledge of derivatives, making him a leading choice for clients seeking advice on structures requiring this joint expertise.
Mark Mendez garners excellent feedback for his knowledge of equity derivatives and is highly regarded for his ability to advise on a broad range of equity-linked products.
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Provided by Chambers
"Mark has the most profound knowledge in derivatives and convertibles."
"He is just outstanding. Mark is not only knowledgeable about the nuances, but he also puts himself in your position so he's more than a lawyer."
"Mark is incredibly well plugged-in and his deep knowledge of precedents is invaluable."
"Mark is absolutely phenomenal across the market."
"He is a highly experienced equity derivatives lawyer."
"Mark is our go-to first call for any complex or novel issue or any deal that absolutely must be done."
"He provides very reasonable and very commercial advice, and his breadth of knowledge is impressive."
"Mark has the most profound knowledge in derivatives and convertibles."
"He is just outstanding. Mark is not only knowledgeable about the nuances, but he also puts himself in your position so he's more than a lawyer."
"Mark is incredibly well plugged-in and his deep knowledge of precedents is invaluable."
"Mark is absolutely phenomenal across the market."
"He is a highly experienced equity derivatives lawyer."
"Mark is our go-to first call for any complex or novel issue or any deal that absolutely must be done."
"He provides very reasonable and very commercial advice, and his breadth of knowledge is impressive."
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