Mayer Brown provides the full range of services in the derivatives and structured products space to its multifarious clients. The firm advises on regulatory, transactional, investigatory and enforcement matters that may arise. It also assists clients on all tax aspects related to derivatives. On the structured products side, the firm advises on retail and bespoke institutional products whether they are SEC-registered or exempt. It is well-versed in innovative structures, including ESG-proprietary indices as well as green and charitable structured notes. Additionally, the firm’s clientele covers the gamut of derivatives players, including banks, broker-dealers, investment platforms and trade associations. Anna Pinedo heads the firm’s practice with a personal focus on equity, credit and foreign exchange derivatives products and has experience in structuring and regulatory matters. Marla Matusic is a noted member of the team, made partner in January 2024, who advises on novel and complex financial products for leading players in the derivatives space., focusing particularly on bespoke products for institutional investors and proprietary indices. Bradley Berman, Chicago-based Matthew Kluchenek and counsel Pamela Sackmann are all key practitioners. Lawyers are in New York unless otherwise stated.

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Key clients

  • Bank of Montreal
  • Bitnomial Exchange
  • International Swaps and Derivatives Association
  • Association of German Banks
  • SMBC and SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.
  • ING Group
  • HSBC USA Inc.
  • Société Générale
  • Credit Agricole CIB
  • Walleye Trading Advisors
  • Luxor Technology Corp
  • First Financial Bank
  • CHS Inc.
  • Bank of America Securities
  • BNP Paribas
  • Slate Path Capital

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anna Pinedo