A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman's derivatives and structured finance practice is led by Guy Antrobus, who is particularly experienced in CRT and SRT risk transfer matters, as well as synthetic securitisation transactions. Insurance-linked capital markets crossover structures are a core area for Parya Badie, whose work includes longevity derivatives and transactions driven by regulatory capital requirements. Strategic equity financing mandates form a significant part of Paul Allan’s practice, advising both corporates and financial institutions across derivative-based and margin loan structures. With broad expertise spanning English law derivatives, structured finance, and bank finance, Sara Couling remains a prominent figure in the market. Tanya O’Hagan acts across a broad spectrum of derivative products and asset classes, with notable strength in emerging markets, repackaging programmes, and structured credit matters.