Securities and Derivatives
Securities &
Derivatives.
Former senior executives who ran global practices at both commercial and investment banks. Our experts covered instruments such as equities, fixed income, credit and interest derivatives as well as options, futures and warrants. Our experts have solid knowledge and experience in trading platforms, exchanges, central clearing as well as exchange traded instruments (ETFs).
PRACTICE AREA · EXPERT WITNESS & CONSULTING
About this practice
PRACTICE OVERVIEW
Our experts have provided opinions and testimony on high-stake matters involving issues related to exchanges operational issues, policy and procedures, best market practices and regulatory requirements, as well as disputes in connection with central counterparty clearing, warrants agreements, interest rate and credit default swaps, trade secrets, equities and fixed income trading, among other issues.
Our practitioners bring direct experience as senior traders, heads of trading desks, and derivatives specialists across global markets — enabling credible and authoritative testimony on complex securities and derivatives disputes.
We cover the full spectrum from exchange-traded to OTC markets, including equity and fixed income trading, listed and OTC derivatives, structured products, securities lending, and prime brokerage arrangements.
WHY SEDA
Former global heads of equity, fixed income, and derivatives trading at Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and other leading institutions — direct transactional and market expertise.
Deep expertise in OTC derivatives documentation (ISDA), central counterparty clearing, exchange rules, market microstructure, and securities lending — across global markets.
Experience in warrants, interest rate and credit default swaps, trade secrets, equities and fixed income trading, and best execution obligations.
SUB-PRACTICE AREAS
Areas of expertise
01
OTC Derivatives & ISDA
Related: Alternative Asset Classes · Risk Management
02
Exchange Operations & CCP Clearing
Related: Algorithmic Trading · Risk Management
Expert testimony on OTC derivatives transactions, ISDA master agreement interpretation, close-out netting, credit support annexes (CSA), and disputes arising from termination events.
Expert opinions on equity and fixed income trading practices, best execution obligations, market impact, securities lending, prime brokerage, and short-selling disputes.
03
Equity & Fixed Income Trading
Related: Algorithmic Trading · Capital Markets
Analysis of exchange operational issues, exchange rules, central counterparty clearing obligations, margin disputes, and the obligations of clearing members in CCP default scenarios.
04
Structured Products & Warrants
Related: Alternative Asset Classes · Financing
Expert testimony on structured notes, warrants, convertible securities, and other equity-linked products — including pricing, documentation disputes, and issuer obligations.
