Marcus Lovatt > DLA Piper > London, England > Lawyer Profile

DLA Piper has ‘a strong practice in structured derivatives, particularly when provided to securitisations and warehouses‘. Mark Dwyer, who is global co-chair of financial services, Marcus Lovatt, who ‘combines a great intellect with a convivial manner and great transactional instincts‘, and Steven Krivinskas, a key adviser to both financial institutions and borrowers, are the principal practitioners. The partner team has strong support at associate level, with Patrick Lightbown handling structured finance and derivatives as part of his broad finance practice. Martin Bartlam left for an in-house position in late 2023, but in March 2023 the firm hired Kos Vavelidis from Paul Hastings LLP. Vavelidis has significant derivatives expertise, though his main focus is CLOs.

DLA Piper has ‘built a strong position in structured derivatives, warehouse and public securitisation transactions‘, and is praised for ‘excellent commercial understanding of clients’ needs‘. Steven Krivinskas, who acts for both financial institutions and borrowers, including many in the fintech sector, and global co-chair of financial services Mark Dwyer are the standout practitioners. Emerging talent Marcus Lovatt ‘combines a strong intellect with a convivial manner and excellent transactional instincts‘. Industry veteran Vincent Keaveny aid the firm’s depth and growth in the securitisation market. Martin Bartlam left for an in-house position in late 2023.