Derivatives / Debt
Translating intricate financial instruments into clear, actionable solutions for our clients, we tailor each transaction to align seamlessly with the evolving regulatory environment.
Overview
It's our cutting-edge, practical advice that puts us at the forefront of industry and regulatory developments. Our partners and lawyers advise clients on a broad range of derivatives, from vanilla warrants to exchange-trades to over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, spanning the full spectrum of underlying asset classes. Our clients come to us because they know we translate complex derivatives issues into simple, practical advice that meets their objectives.
Our team drafts and negotiates OTC derivatives documentation to reflect the risk and regulatory environment of each transaction, whilst also possessing the acumen to assist clients with further OTC clearing and the legal risks relating to their exposure to central clearing parties (CCP). Using our combined skills across multiple legal disciplines, gained through years of experience in advising clients on the development, documentation and distribution of OTC derivative products in the Australian market and offshore, we help clients to navigate the regulatory landscape for OTC derivatives transactions wherever they are.
Structured products
Our team offers an unrivalled depth and breadth of experience at the cutting edge of structured products involving derivatives. Working closely with a number of leading issuers, our specialist structured products team has advised on all types of structured products. We've been closely involved with many of the significant developments in this area, including the legal structures underpinning many of the most popular and tax efficient products.