The full range of Derivatives Products Group services is also available to established dealers expanding into new geographic or customer markets or new products. Services include legal and regulatory risk analyses, structuring of products, and development of specialized forms of documentation and negotiation. The firm's capabilities in Europe, Asia and Latin America are available to dealers entering new geographic areas, as are tax, banking and international finance advice. Particularly in Latin America, a large group of lawyers can provide services in the language of the country involved. Specialized groups dealing with regulated counterparties, such as investment funds are also available.
Appropriate services vary with the nature of the entity involved.
Our lawyers work with Boards of Directors, senior management and personnel at all levels to develop appropriate policies and guidelines for the use of OTC and exchange-traded products. End-users may negotiate a single document or may have ongoing documentation requirements. The list of new products and product areas is ever-expanding. Derivatives Products Groups lawyers' knowledge includes interest rate, foreign currency, commodity, credit and weather derivatives, as well as innovative new products. Global access and expertise allows expansion into new markets.