Clients praise the ‘deep understanding of complex cross-border regulatory capital transactions’ of the derivatives offering at Haynes and Boone, L.L.P. , which assists clients in derivative transactions such as options, hedging, futures, alongside substantial regulatory expertise, having previously advised clients on SEC, CFTC and Dodd-Frank related regulations and enforcements, an area that department co-head Brian Sung specializes in from his office in New York. Also based in New York, Giorgio Bovenzi co-heads the team with Matthew Frankle, who is sought after for his experience in digital asset derivatives, alongside conventional equity derivatives. Phil Lookadoo is a key member of the team for regulation, compliance and commodity-linked transactions, while Houston-based Kim Mai advises clients on hedging transactions. Edward Ivey joined the team in September 2024, and is a key member of the team for diverse derivative product transactions.
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‘Haynes & Boone is knowledgeable and experienced in equity derivatives matters.’
‘Matthew Frankle has assisted us in high-profile, complex transactional matters. He is very smart and a trusted advisor.’
Key clients
- Endeavor Energy Resources
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Brian Sung; Matthew Frankle; Giorgio Bovenzi
Other key lawyers
Phil Lookadoo; Kim Mai; Edward Ivey; Craig Unterberg; Leann Chen; Alex Grishman