Pinsent Masons LLP
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Pinsent Masons LLP makes its debut in the ranking having hired Igor Zyskind from Simmons & Simmons in 2024. Zyskind, who works closely with head of structured finance Edward Sunderland, is ‘a standout partner in the derivatives field, known for his proactive approach’. His work encompasses all manner of complex OTC derivatives, including interest rate, equity, FX, credit and commodity hedging instruments, as well as repos, securities lending transactions, structured debt instruments, repackagings and margin loans.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is uniquely placed because of their knowledge of a variety finance products (e.g. lending as well as derivatives). they are also flexible and competitive when it comes to billing and offer a very good value for money.'
- 'Igor Zyskind is a standout partner in the derivatives field, known for his proactive approach to identifying and addressing legal issues. Igor consistently demonstrated a keen ability to anticipate potential legal challenges and a result me and my colleagues as his clients are well-prepared and informed. With deep knowledge in both lending and derivatives, Igor is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive advice on transactions that incorporate elements from both fields. He is also flexible and always available which is important when it comes to high pace transactions.'
Key clients
- Babcock International Group Pension Scheme
- ABN AMRO BANK N.V.
Work highlights
Advised Aaral Bank AG on a loan-linked hedging transaction in connection with a real estate financing to purchase a commercial property in the UK (derivatives matter).