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Provided by Yusuf Battiwala
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Yusuf Battiwala is a derivatives and structured finance lawyer based in London. He regularly advises banks, corporates, funds and industry bodies on derivatives and structured finance transactions (both conventional and Islamic) across all major asset classes.
Yusuf has extensive experience in advising on structured derivatives transactions, derivatives trading documents, the hedging aspects of financings, total return swaps, repos and Shari'a-compliant products. He also advises on collateral arrangements and law reform for the derivatives markets.
Yusuf is particularly well known for his experience in emerging markets and has advised on a number of market-leading transactions. He is renowned for his significant experience in Islamic derivatives and structured finance and has acted as drafting counsel on industry-standard documentation.
Prior to joining us, Yusuf worked in the London office of another large international law firm.
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Yusuf Battiwala is recognised for his experience advising on a range of derivative transactions, with particular expertise in emerging markets.
Yusuf Battiwala regularly assists his global client base with a wide range of Islamic financings. He is noted for his strengths in derivatives and structured finance, and has experience in Islamic repo transactions.
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Provided by Chambers
"Yusuf's profound understanding of products and commercial negotiation, his commitment to excellence and dedication to achieving positive outcomes have been invaluable to our organisation."
"He is a phenomenal expert in derivatives and Islamic finance. He's incredibly user-friendly and has a pretty unique skill set married with a humble, brilliant attitude."
"Yusuf's profound understanding of products and commercial negotiation, his commitment to excellence and dedication to achieving positive outcomes have been invaluable to our organisation."
"He is a phenomenal expert in derivatives and Islamic finance. He's incredibly user-friendly and has a pretty unique skill set married with a humble, brilliant attitude."
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