DLA Piper

DLA Piper has an extensive global platform in which London is a key centre for structured finance. Global co-chair of the financial services sector Mark Dwyer handles a broad array of banking and debt capital markets transactions, as well as complex derivatives and structured finance matters. He is currently advising ISDA on the update of an IFI legal opinion on Nordic Investment Bank. Marcus Lovatt is the standout derivatives expert and has extensive knowledge of interest and currency rate swaps, forwards, credit derivatives, and total return swaps. Working with Patrick Lightbown he acted for NatWest Markets N.V. as hedge counterparty in its provision of an interest rate derivative into a securitisation of Dutch mortgages. Steven Krivisnkas is a key adviser to both financial institutions and borrowers.