Haynes and Boone, LLP has one of the top-ranked derivatives practices in the nation, according to the Chambers USA 2022 rankings (Chambers and Partners).
The firm’s Derivatives Practice received a Band 3 ranking (Nationwide) in 2022.The latest Chambers report says “Haynes and Boone receives market-wide praise for the breath of its practice and is particularly noted for the strength of its energy sector. The firm frequently advises leading financial institutions on an array of derivatives enforcement and regulatory matters involving commodities, hedge funds, repos and other products, the report states.
Chambers also shared direct feedback from market sources:
- "I have been pleased with the experience. Haynes and Boone handled cross-border matters really seamlessly. They've really been excellent."
Partner Matthew Frankle was individually ranked in Band 4 (Nationwide) in Derivatives. Chambers noted his experience advising on equity derivatives, saying he comes” particularly recommended for his in-depth knowledge of margin loans.” A market source offered: "I find him easy to work with. He is responsive, practical, and understands what clients want and what's important."
Haynes Boone’s Derivatives Practice helps clients across all aspects of the derivatives markets in transactional and financial regulatory matters involving derivatives, hedging, structured products, commodities and alternative investments, as well as margin lending, prime brokerage, repos, securities lending and custody, and collateral arrangements. The team works closely with Haynes Boone’s other practices, including finance, corporate, securities, investment funds, prime brokerage, fintech, real estate, bankruptcy and restructuring, energy, tax, ERISA and litigation.
Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with 18 offices, spanning Texas, New York, California, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City and Shanghai, providing a full spectrum of legal services in energy, technology, financial services and private equity. With 600 lawyers, Haynes Boone is ranked among the largest U.S.-based firms by The National Law Journal, The American Lawyer and The Lawyer. It was recognized in the BTI Consulting Group’s 2022 “A-Team” report, which identifies the law firms that in-house counsel commend for providing superior client service.
