Practice areas

We regularly advise in relation to:

• derivatives and structured products;
• capital markets;
• on and off exchange trading;
• lending and security;
• commodities;
• international trade finance;
• project, acquisition and structured finance;
• distressed corporate and sovereign debt;
• foreign exchange;
• asset and fund management and administration;
• funds;
• investment trusts; and
• restructuring and insolvency.

Our experience and expertise in relation to derivatives and derivative structures includes advising in respect of swaps, futures, forwards and options, credit derivatives including credit default swaps, collateralised debt obligations, and structured investment vehicles.

We also advise banks, other financial institutions and companies in relation to fraud and act for them in subsequent proceedings, including regulatory investigations following the discovery of fraud.  We take or respond to pre-emptive action in the form of asset freezing or search and seizure injunctions.  In addition, we advise clients who have been required to provide information, act as witnesses or otherwise become involved in criminal investigations or prosecutions by the Serious Fraud Office or the Financial Services Authority.

We have significant experience in funds and trusts related litigation and regularly advise clients, including financial institutions, in a broad range of problems and disputes.  Our work often involves international elements and we advise clients in relation to proceedings in or involving offshore tax havens, utilising established contacts with overseas practitioners where necessary.