Exchange Traded Derivatives

We have extensive experience in the legal requirements relating to exchange traded derivatives.

We assist in and negotiate:

clearing agreements (FOA standard or bespoke) including issues such as set-off and netting.

complex give-up agreements including synthetic give-up agreements.

complex margin and margin collateral and dealings with custodians.

client money protection, parent guarantees, confidentiality and novation agreements.

the interaction between prime brokerage services with exchange traded derivatives.

the interaction between commodities and exchange traded derivatives.

with lawyers in other jurisdictions as to your requirements specifically in emerging markets exchanges such as Brazil, Russia, Korea and Mexico.

We also assist in:

your dealings, negotiations with UK exchanges such as the London Metal Exchange, LFFE, ICE and also with the London Clearing House.

advice on the rules of some the these exchanges.

discreetly talking with the exchanges/regulators on specific issues on your behalf.