Simmons & Simmons
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At Simmons & Simmons, ‘the focus on client service is strong with a responsive approach on all matters no matter how big or small’. The firm has a broad derivatives practice that spans flow hedging work as well as innovative areas such as ESG-linked instruments. It has a thriving synthetic securitisation practice and is also known for the strength of its repack team. Paul Browne, who focuses on structured products, leads the team which ‘goes beyond normal service and thinks outside of a box to find solutions’. Browne led a team that advised Global X, Management Company, LLC on on the successful establishment and listing of an exchange-traded product programme linked to cryptoassets. The firm has a deep bench of specialists, among them Eucharia Bragg, who handle collateral arrangements, repos and securities lending; Sean Bulmer, who deals with repackaging transactions; Alan Davies, of whom clients remark ‘there is nothing he has not seen or can take a view on’; and David Toole, who is a key adviser on synthetic securitisation and risk transfer products. Up-and-coming partner Oliver West ‘offers first-class client service’ on facility and securitisation hedging. Newly promoted partner Marcin Perzanowski is praised for his knowledge of OTC and structured derivatives. Allan Yip retired in 2023.
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Testimonials
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'They understand structured and repacked transactions very well. If you are looking for a law firm to assist you to establish your Loan/Notes Repack programme look nowhere else - go to Simmons & Simmons.'
'Solution-driven approach, industry knowledge and insight makes them different. Alan Davies and his team are highly professional. They understand their job and know exactly what to do to resolve complex problems. In summary, they are highly business oriented and solution providers for complex issues.'
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Key clients
- European Investment Fund
- PGGM (Swedish pension fund) and Alecta (Swedish pension fund)
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Work highlights
- Advising PGGM on investing in notes linked to performance of the €2.5 billion credit portfolio originated by Nordea.
- Advising Global X Management Company, LLC on the successful establishment and listing of an exchange traded product (ETP) programme linked to cryptoassets.
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