Unparalleled experience in respect of derivatives and related collateral and structured finance arrangements
Overview
McCann FitzGerald is considered the premier derivatives and structured finance team in Ireland, providing a service that is both responsive and focused on client needs. Our particular expertise includes advising on OTC and exchange-traded derivatives, repos and securities lending, collateral arrangements and structured products.
Expertise
We have significant experience in advising major Irish and international financial institutions and other market participants (including corporates, pension funds, insurance companies and investment funds), both dealers and end-users, on derivatives including:
- Transactional and advisory work, including advising on the development of new products and negotiating documentation
- Structured products involving derivatives and repos
- Regulatory issues relating to:
- OTC derivatives
- Various organised exchanges and clearing systems and documentation relating to exchange-traded derivative products
- Undertaking legal and documentation reviews and assisting in developing strategies for risk management purposes
We are advisers to many leading industry associations in the market and provide opinions in respect of many industry standard documents. We also advise clearing houses and exchanges on Irish-specific issues relating to their services.
We have also taken a pro-active role in relation to the legislation and regulatory requirements applicable to derivatives and other capital markets transactions.
Directory Comments
"Judith Lawless is skilled in a diverse range of banking work, including derivatives and financial regulation". Chambers, 2011
Judith Lawless is "renowned for her derivatives practice" “she could stand up to her equivalent in London or New York easily”. Chambers, 2010
...this "responsive and comprehensive team" is praised for its "dedication and great availability on tight deadlines." Chambers, 2009