Timothy Cleary > Clifford Chance LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Clifford Chance LLP has ‘outstanding lawyers who never overpromise and underdeliver‘, and clients remark that ‘in addition to their legal expertise, they are also quick to point out the impact that specific regulatory or legal developments may have‘. The firm handles the full spectrum of instruments and asset classes, but it particularly well known for its knowledge of the synthetic securitisation market, and its understanding of regulatory matters. The ‘incredibly constructive‘ Timothy Cleary leads the practice, which is known for ‘strong market knowledge, regulatory expertise and commercial awareness‘. Jessica Littlewood is a market-leading expert on synthetic CLOs. Andrew Coats handles repackaging programmes, derivatives, structured securities and retail-targeted securities offerings. Paget Dare Bryan  leads the derivatives group and is known for his knowledge of repackagings, credit and equity derivatives, total return swaps, and structured repo and securities lending. Anne Drakeford‘s work encompasses OTC fixed income, credit and equity based derivatives. Key partners Faizal Khan and Will Winterton frequently advise on bespoke equity-linked financing structures using derivatives, repo, securities lending and loan documentation frameworks. Up-and-coming partner Jeremy Walter is ‘outstanding, a clear thinker who is able to think outside the box‘.