Mrs Anna Lawry > Ropes & Gray LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Ropes & Gray is a popular choice among asset managers, alternative credit providers, hedge fund managers and private equity firms, for which it handles high-value and innovative derivatives matters. Clients of lead partner Anna Lawry  remark that ‘her knowledge, ability to issue spot issues, and ability to add value are second to none‘. Lawry focuses exclusively on derivatives, in particular the regulatory regime governing the market, and has a strong track record in advising on transactions across all major asset classes, both OTC and exchange-traded. She also assist clients with ISDA, collateral, brokerage, clearing and custody issues. The London team also works closely with colleagues in the US to advise on cross-border matters.

The ‘solutions oriented’ team at Ropes & Gray LLP advises asset managers spanning the US, UK and Asia on regulatory matters, including ESG and securitization regulation, as well as fund formation issues and transactional mandates. Eve Ellis, who focuses on ESG-related matters confronting asset managers, jointly leads the practice alongside Anna Lawry, who has experience in derivatives and structured finance regulation.