
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Outstanding team. First-class legal skills and (in my view) best in the market at matter management.’
‘David Phillips, Vinay Samani and Leanne Banfield are great to work with. Very available and responsive. The associates are certainly the most capable we work with too.’
‘Deep expertise in all areas of derivatives, across products and jurisdictions.’
‘Linklaters consistently demonstrates an exceptional ability in handling complex matters, with their strong expertise in structured finance, and particularly in relation to repacks (for environmental products) standing out. They are able to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues, whilst offering both strategic insights and practical solutions. The team also brings a commercial mindset to each transaction, demonstrating they understand our requirements from a banking/lender perspective.’
‘Deepak Sitlani - commercial, excellent knowledge of ISDA documentation.'
'Leanne Banfield specialises in structured finance and derivatives with a particular focus on structured products and credit linked products, including synthetic securitisations/SRT and risk transfer transactions in all formats. Leanne is a regular speaker on synthetic securitisation/SRT and ESG issues at industry conferences.'
'Vinay Samani is a market leader across the spectrum of structured finance and derivatives trades. Senior, experienced, respected, presence with an incredibly deep market knowledge.'
'Doug Shaw is excellent and is the market leader in complex equity derivative transactions.’
'This team is very good at delivering highly complex, innovative legal solutions. They work well and efficiently with colleagues in other practices and in their overseas office network. They are very experienced and well-coordinated internally.'
'This is one of the strongest and most technically proficient teams in the structured finance market, with phenomenal bench strength at a partner level.'
Key clients
- International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc. (ISDA)
Work highlights
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Vinay Samani
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leanne Banfield
Practice head
Jeremy Gewirtz; Chris Staples
Other key lawyers
Leanne Banfield; Vinay Samani; Deepak Sitlani; David Phillips; Simon Firth; Michael Voisin; Doug Shaw