Clifford Chance LLP

Clifford Chance LLP stands out for ‘exceptional client services, availability and quality of execution’ across the full range of derivatives and structured products, from simple hedging to synthetic securitisation, and all associated regulatory matters. Practice head Timothy Cleary sets the tone with his in-depth knowledge of synthetic securitisation, and significant risk transfer. He frequently assists Santander with its synthetic instruments, with recent work covering retail mortgages, consumer loans, auto loans, SME loans and large corporate loans. Jessica Littlewood also excels in synthetic securitisation and risk transfer trades, and her recent deals include structured notes for UBS AG. Paget Dare Bryan’s work includes repackagings, credit and equity derivatives, FX and interest rate hedging, and total return swaps. Anne Drakeford handles everything from credit and equity-based derivatives to bespoke structured solutions and synthetic CDOs. Will Winterton is an expert on counterparty risk management, margin and clearing issues. Daniel Shurman joined from A&O Shearman in 2024 to boost the firm’s focus on strategic equity solutions.