Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP offers a team experienced on both the buy- and sell-side of transactions, with standout expertise advising on transactional and regulatory issues for structured products. Its array of clients is sizable, including hedge funds, private equity funds, regulatory practices and global investment banks. The firm is also able to utilize a strong tax practice with expertise in the structured finance sector. ‘A walking encyclopedia’ on regulatory matters, David Mitchell is experienced in assisting with product development, structuring and enforcement matters. Ray Shirazi’s clientele includes banks, hedge funds and asset managers seeking advice on transactional and regulatory issues. William Breslin is knowledgeable on the rules surrounding clearinghouses and exchanges, to clients spanning the derivatives spectrum. Nihal Patel is a noted member of the practice for his transactional work in highly regulated sectors, with experience in drafting documentation. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.