Derivatives and structured finance

Ashurst LLP

Ashurst LLP stands out for its ability to cover both derivatives and structured finance work, offering both French and UK law expertise in Paris. The team is entrusted by leading French and international financial institutions, asset managers, fintechs and funds to assist with a full range of structured products and derivatives issues. The team notably works alongside international banks on the establishment and updating of new structured products and repackaging programmes. The practice is co-headed by experienced derivatives expert Hubert Blanc-Jouvan and Agathe Motte who is quickly becoming a reference on French securitisation matters. Counsel Aurélien Fournier and Annabel Massey provide key support.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘The team offers very varied skills in the distribution and issuance of structured products as well as in derivative products. The team is truly passionate’.
‘Annabel Massey is fair, available, expert and caring. She is truly passionate about the profession and the environment. Strong research and rigor in the context of their activity.’
‘Simplicity and innovation.’
‘Agathe Motte is available and always listening’.

Key clients

BNP Paribas
Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
BPCE Financement
Eiffel Investment Group
Alma SAS
Defacto SAS
Smart Lenders Asset Management
Pony SAS
Bank of America
Barclays
Goldman Sachs
TP ICAP
JP Morgan
Citigroup
Société Générale

Work highlights

Advising numerous international banks on the updates of their English law and French law Structured Products Programmes.
Advised Alma S.A.S. on the structuration of a securitisation transaction arranged by BNP Paribas SA,
Advising BNP Paribas as arranger on a securitisation transaction of a portfolio of €850 million German law governed consumer loans receivables originated by Consorz Finanz.