Benjamin’s practice involves negotiating a comprehensive range of agreements for both cleared and over-the-counter derivatives products. This includes ISDA master agreements, credit support annexes, swap execution and clearing documentation, collateral segregation arrangements, and confirmations for various instruments such as equity swaps, options, forwards, credit default swaps, interest rate swaps, foreign exchange swaps, currency options, and commodity hedges. Additionally, he provides guidance on regulatory compliance with Dodd-Frank and the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
He also has experience counseling corporate clients on equity derivatives transactions, including call spreads and capped calls overlays to convertible debt issuances.
Benjamin provides asset managers with strategic advice on structuring and organizing new products, seed capital arrangements, joint ventures, and compliance matters. Additionally, he regularly advises clients on SEC reporting and disclosure requirements.
Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, Ben was a senior associate at WilmerHale.
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