Mr Azam Aziz > Shearman & Sterling LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Shearman & Sterling LLP acts for US and multinational financial institutions, private equity houses, hedge funds, asset managers and market infrastructure providers on a broad range of derivatives and structured products mandates, often involving cross-border elements. Key areas of expertise include equity financing transactions involving equity derivatives and margin loans, digital assets including cryptocurrencies and related technological infrastructure, as well as regulatory compliance issues. The New York-based team is led by Donna Parisi, who assists clients with the development and structuring of new financial products, in addition to over-the-counter derivatives transactions across the full spectrum of asset classes. Geoffrey Goldman handles credit and equity derivatives mandates, as well as regulatory issues, while Azam Aziz advises on the structuring and documentation of over-the-counter derivatives products. Counsel Kerri Durso is another key member of the team.