New hire will expand the firm’s derivatives and structured finance capabilities
Global firm Ashurst has announced the addition of Jonathan Chapman as a partner in its global markets practice, based in Hong Kong.
In a statement, Ashurst said that Chapman advises a wide range of clients – including investment banks, funds, insurance companies, and corporates with respect to complex structured finance and derivatives transactions across the Asia-Pacific region.
“He has developed a particular expertise advising on structured equity transactions, structured fixed income transactions, the impact of international derivative regulations, issues around IBOR transition, and hedging transactions,” the firm said.
“Ashurst's progressive and collaborative culture, combined with the firm's local strength and global reach, provides an excellent platform to provide quality advice and support to clients,” said Chapman. “I am looking forward to working with our talented lawyers in Hong Kong and across the network to provide value-add solutions to our clients."
“Derivatives and structured finance is an important part of many finance transactions and a major business of our banking clients,” said Patrick Phua, Asia head of global loans and global markets practice at Ashurst. “The appointment of Jonathan will add strength to our existing capabilities and enhance our market position in the region."
“Jonathan has strong technical ability and his industry focus complements our firm's strategic priority,” said Jini Lee, regional head of Asia at Ashurst. “Our current Band 1 team of derivatives and structured finance specialists has advised on some of the most significant financing transactions in the region, and I am confident that Jonathan's addition will bolster the strength of our finance practice in Asia.”
