Sidley Austin LLP may not have the largest team in London, but the quality of its work in derivatives and structured products in undeniable. The group, led by Rupert Wall, ‘benefits from his exceptional skills and knowledge in his field’. Wall is head of the firm’s global finance group, and he is sought after for advice on repacks and structured note issuances, as well as regulatory capital and liability management trades. He recently assisted HIG Capital with amendments to an existing structured fund financing backed by private credit loans and involving the issuance of structured notes from a Luxembourg issuer. He is ably supported by the ’extremely helpful and knowledgeable’ Netanya Clixby, who is a trusted adviser to numerous buy-side and sell-aide clients on ISDA master agreements, prime brokerage documentation, securities lending and repurchase agreements.
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‘The team lead by Rupert Wall benefits from his exceptional skills and knowledge in his field of practice, commercial approach and pragmatism. The team is made of talented lawyers, very responsive, that tend to be supportive of local counsel's work and to drive deals efficiently through completion.’
‘On top of Rupert Wall who is an inspiring leader in his field of practice, we would like to mention Alex Kraemer specifically for his energy, his availability, pragmatism and technical capabilities. More generally, the team is great to work with and very collaborative.’
'This practice relies on the legal expertise and knowledge of partner Rupert Wall, who is very well know as a leading professional in the field of practice. Rupert is extremely commercial and hands on when the need arises. The practice is made of a strong team of responsive lawyers that are hands on and proactive to get the deal done even under difficult conditions and tight timelines.'
'The team is very supportive of their local counsel, aware of the constraints and difficulties that may arise and remains available to assist when the need arises. Alex Kraemer's contribution and leadership, in particular, is outstanding.'
‘Very commercial, solutions-oriented and fighting hard for clients.'
‘Standout mention for Rupert Wall and Alex Kraemer.’
Key clients
- ICG
- Morgan Stanley IM
- Permira Credit
- HIG Capital
- Apollo Funds
- Permira Private Equity
- DWS
- HIG Capital
- Polar Capital
Work highlights
Advised Apollo on the structuring and negotiation of a bespoke securities forward transaction over a position in securitised notes.
Advised Golub on a range of derivatives matters, as primary counsel on their English law and U.S. derivatives trading and repurchase documents.
Advised new client LGT on their structured products and structured fund financings.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Rupert Wall
Other key lawyers
Netanya Clixby; Alex Kraemer