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Derivatives, Equities & Structured Products
SJKP LLP assists sophisticated market participants in achieving their business goals by providing meticulous, commercially driven advice on structuring, documenting, and negotiating a wide range of derivative, equity, and structured product transactions.
Our team is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions that address the legal, regulatory, and commercial complexities of these transactions. Each deal is structured to align with our clients’ strategic objectives while ensuring compliance with evolving U.S. and international financial regulations. By combining deep technical expertise with market knowledge, we guide clients through the rapidly changing financial products landscape, positioning them to manage risk and capture new opportunities.
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1. Derivatives, Equities & Structured Products: Lifecycle Management & Risk Oversight
We bring extensive experience in advising on transactions involving both traditional and innovative asset classes. Our counsel spans interest rate derivatives, currency swaps, commodities, securities, and credit products, as well as emerging and complex structured instruments such as crypto-linked derivatives, ESG products, longevity swaps, weather-based instruments, and real estate-backed securities.
Global Regulatory Insight & Cross-disciplinary Approach
Our clients include investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms, and large corporates. Whether the goal is hedging exposures, managing balance sheets, arbitrage, or monetization of assets, we deliver structures that balance legal risk with commercial advantage.
2. Derivatives, Equities & Structured Products: Strategic Counsel Across Global Markets
We advise clients on every stage of the transaction lifecycle, from structuring and due diligence to negotiation, documentation, ongoing risk management, and dispute resolution. Our support extends to restructuring distressed products and advising on defaults.
Global Regulatory Insight & Cross-Disciplinary Approach
Our global team maintains close working relationships with regulators in key jurisdictions, enabling us to provide real-time guidance on regulatory enforcement trends. We represent clients in investigations, enforcement proceedings, and litigation involving complex derivatives and structured products. By integrating knowledge from our finance, litigation, tax, and compliance teams, we create holistic solutions that protect clients against legal, reputational, and financial risks.
3. Derivatives, Equities & Structured Products: Strategic Counsel Across Global Markets
We leverage SJKP LLP’s global platform to advise on multi-jurisdictional derivative and equity transactions. Our attorneys are skilled in handling the full range of transactional, regulatory, and enforcement issues across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and emerging markets.
Navigating Complex Global Transactions
Our work covers transactions linked to cross-border securities offerings, structured notes, synthetic equity, and hybrid capital instruments. We guide clients through clearing and settlement processes, collateral management, netting enforceability, and compliance with international frameworks such as EMIR, MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, Basel III, and IOSCO principles.
4. Derivatives, Equities & Structured Products: Innovation and Market Trends
Financial markets evolve rapidly, requiring innovative thinking and legal foresight. Our team stays ahead of trends in digital assets, blockchain applications, ESG-linked financing, and tokenized securities.
ESG and Sustainable Finance Integration
We are at the forefront of sustainable derivatives and ESG-linked structured products, advising on instruments that integrate carbon credits, renewable energy indices, and climate benchmarks. Clients rely on us to structure products that meet investor demand while aligning with disclosure and sustainability requirements.
Technology and Fintech in Structured Products
We work with fintech innovators to structure digital payment-linked securities, algorithmic investment products, and AI-driven trading platforms. Our legal advice ensures that innovation proceeds within regulatory boundaries.
5. Derivatives, Equities & Structured Products: Disputes and Enforcement Defense
Disputes in the derivatives and structured products market can be highly complex and international in scope. Our litigators have experience in handling claims involving valuation disputes, close-out calculations, mis-selling allegations, and cross-border enforcement of collateral agreements.
Crisis Response and Market Volatility Support
During times of financial stress or market volatility, we provide immediate support in managing counterparty defaults, restructuring exposures, and negotiating with regulators. Our experience during major financial crises enables us to advise clients on strategies that preserve value and minimize downside risk.
6. Why Clients Choose SJKP LLP in Derivatives, Equities & Structured Products
Clients turn to SJKP LLP because we combine market-leading technical expertise with commercial pragmatism. Our cross-border capabilities, regulatory foresight, and proven litigation experience make us the trusted advisor for institutions managing high-value, high-risk financial products.
A Global Partner for Complex Financial Strategies
From structured financings and securitizations to regulatory defense and market innovation, we provide end-to-end support for every derivative and equity product transaction. Our goal is not only to solve problems but to anticipate risks and unlock opportunities in an evolving marketplace.
The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading or relying on the contents of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship with our firm. For advice regarding your specific situation, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
