The structured finance practice at CMS is 'very responsive and works very hard delivering the best results for the client'. The firm is active across retail structured products, proprietary indices, credit derivatives and regulatory matters. Practice head Chris Clark ' is not only knowledgeable but also provides excellent advice'. He advised Goldman Sachs on Benchmark Regulation implementation, third-party allocator agreements and the drafting new index methodologies across multiple asset classes. Will Dibble is the standout partner and clients describe him as 'a market leader in indices and credit products, always giving excellent service'. He frequently assists JP Morgan with retail structured products issuance, and complex hybrid structured products. Jason Harding, who is a key adviser to Legal and General Investment Management, Michael Cavers, who frequently acts for Morgan Stanley, and James Parker, who focuses on risk transfer in the pensions and longevity risk area, all play key roles in the practice. Jason Brooks moved to Paul Hastings LLP.
Testimonials
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'Great responsiveness, always willing to go the extra mile. Good bank of associates. Excellent, market leading expertise.'
'Will Dibble - a market leader in indices and credit products, Will is a real partner to our business, always giving excellent service.'
Key clients
- J.P Morgan Securities plc (and LLC in NY, (Asia Pacific) in Hong Kong and Tokyo)
- Goldman Sachs International