White & Case LLP has ‘great capital markets and derivatives expertise’ and handles work across the full range of asset classes, including interest rate, credit, equity, currency and commodity derivatives, regulatory capital transactions, repurchase agreements, securities lending, synthetic investments and Islamic derivatives. ‘Responsive and reliable’ practice head Ingrid York is a market-leading expert on repackaging and structured note transactions, and the ‘spectacular’ Anthony Colegrave, who is dual-qualified in both England & Wales and South Africa, is a key adviser on equity derivatives and hedging solutions. Debashis Dey is praised for his advice to banks, corporates and governments on a range of structured finance matters, including private equity matters, Islamic finance and non-performing loans. Tom Falkus, who acts for arrangers, originators, asset managers, sponsors and investors, and Phillan Amin, an emerging talent in OTC derivatives and hedging matters, also play central roles in the team.
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‘Great capital markets and derivatives expertise. Great core capital markets law firm for core capital markets business.’
‘Ingrid York - London - great expertise, very responsive and reliable. Result-oriented.’
‘A global yet cohesive team, particularly strong on multijurisdictional matters involving lots of nuance and complexity.’
‘Anthony Colegrave is spectacular, both on the South African and the global stage. Ingrid York is calm, assertive yet graceful, even when under extreme pressure. Rafael Roberti is always available, and happy to patiently explain the tiniest legal nuances.’
'I have been doing business with W&C for many years and so far I have not met a better team than them, although I have met a lot of law firms in my work. Their attitude towards work, problems, the way they work, the people they work with, are unique.'
'I mostly work with Nathaniel Crowley and Ingrid York. Working with them is so good, relaxed and at the same time responsible, that makes it unique.'
Key clients
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- BNP Paribas
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- Goldman Sachs
- European Investment Fund
- Liquidity and Sustainability Facility DAC
- National Bank of Greece
- Societe Generale
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Ingrid York
Other key lawyers
Anthony Colegrave; Phillan Amin; Debashis Dey; Tom Falkus; Rafael Roberti; Nathaniel Crowley