Netanya Clixby > Sidley Austin LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Sidley Austin LLP climbs the ranking this year and is best known for its expertise in structured products, notably repackagings, synthetic securitisations, and regulatory capital trades, as well as related contentious matters. It is also highly active in structured products involving direct lending loans, and commercial real estate assets. This work accompanies the work of its strong regulatory advisory practice, and a growing volume of work on derivatives for corporates and private equity clients. Structured products partner Rupert Wall is the standout practitioner, with recognised derivatives specialist and senior associate Netanya Clixby emerging as a real talent in the practice. Clixby’s work spans advice on ISDA master agreements, prime brokerage documentation, securities lending, and repurchase agreements for both buy-side and sell-side clients. Nick Brittain retired from the firm.