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Derivatives and structured finance

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Simmons & Simmons‘  French and UK qualified Asdrig Bourmayan is acknowledged by leading French financial institutions for the quality of her derivatives expertise. She is regularly retained by banks to assist with OTC derivatives while also advising on other structured finance transactions. The practice also welcomed factoring expert Pascal Jouannic from Dentons at the end of 2024.  
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  • ‘The team is very innovative.'

  • ‘Asdrig Bourmayan is incredible.'

  • ‘Responsiveness, understanding of transactions.'

  • ‘Asdrig Bourmayan is very pragmatic and competent in derivatives law, her responsiveness is highly appreciated.'

  • ‘Good knowledge of equity derivatives. Very pro-business approach, looking for solutions to close a deal.'

  • ‘Asdrig Bourmayan is a real star and an asset to the firm. Dual qualified (French and English law), Asdrig instinctively understands a client's commercial and legal needs and is a pragmatic problem-solver as well as a highly skilled technician on French and English law matters. She consistently goes the extra mile for her clients, and I value her professional and personal integrity highly. ’

Key clients

  • Morgan Stanley International
  • Jefferies
  • Credit Suisse International
  • Arslanian
  • UBS
  • Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
  • BNP Paribas
  • Société Générale
  • Deutsche Bank
  • ING
  • Natixis
  • Equitim

Work highlights

Advised UBS as to the negotiation of distribution agreements in connection with its structured EMTNs.
Advising Natixis in respect of credit protection instruments in several jurisdictions.
Advising DB in respect of several ISDA and FBF documentation to be put in place or renegotiated with various French corporate counterparties.

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Asdrig Bourmayan