White & Case LLP‘s derivatives and structured products department is praised by clients for its ’technical background, collaborative approach, ingenuity’, frequently advising buy-side and sell-side actors in a broad spectrum of derivative product transactions, while often being retained for its multifaceted regulatory and compliance capacities. The team specializes in complex, novel asset classes, operating on credit, equity, interest rates, currency and commodities hedges, swaps, forwards, repo transactions, and others in unconventional sectors, including digital infrastructure and green energy. The team also leverages considerable cross-border capacities, often overseeing cross-border regulatory compliance matters, along with multijurisdictional transactions. New York-based Ian Cuillerier heads the team, and remains a cornerstone of the market for commodity transaction hedging, large scale structured finance transactions, equity derivatives and risk management structures. Also in New York, Edward So is praised by clients as ‘responsive and commercially-minded’, and is sought after by fintech companies, financial companies, asset managers, and other clients for his expertise in OTC derivatives, especially those pertaining to ESG and digital infrastructure.
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‘Very experienced team with strong technical knowledge. I have worked closely with Ian Cuillerier who not only provided valuable advice, but also participated in the structuring of my deals to address complex challenges. I value their open-minded approach and their willingness to help find solutions with ingenuity.’
‘Technical background, collaborative approach, ingenuity. I spent numerous hours drawing boxes and arrows with my W&C partners until we found a satisfactory solution’
‘Edward So is my go-to partner for financial regulatory and derivatives issues. He's responsive and commercially-minded with his advice.’
‘Edward So is very knowledgeable partner and his experience working in investment banks previously often helps bridge the gap ’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Edward So
Practice head
Ian Cuillerier
Other key lawyers
Edward So