Haynes and Boone, L.L.P.

With practitioners placed across the US, Haynes and Boone, L.L.P. is able to advise on the key types of derivatives asset classes, including interest rate-, currency-, credit-, commodity- and energy-related transactions. The firm’s dedicated margin regulatory practice contains lawyers well-versed in margin loan transactions for hedge funds, investment companies, private equity and private individuals. Practice co-head LeAnn Chen is one such partner working out of Chicago, experienced in margin regulatory requirements surrounding uncleared derivatives. The practice is further led by Houston-based Neal Kaminsky, Charlotte-based Todd Cubbage and Chicago-based Monika Sanford (Singh). Matthew Frankle enhances the firm’s equity financing transactions expertise, whilst Brian Sung brings insight into key regulatory regimes under the Dodd-Frank Act, SEC and CFTC. Phil Lookadoo is also noted for his compliance knowledge, and Giorgio Bovenzi advises on credit risk management. Kim Mai focuses her practice in Houston on the energy-related transactions. If not specified, mentioned lawyers practice in New York.