Fieldfisher has 24 offices across 11 countries. The firm has a network of offices in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain and the UK. The firm focuses on banking lending, derivatives and securitisation capital markets and retail funds work and has industry knowledge on securities lending, asset management and structured derivates work.

Highlights

Fieldfisher advised a major US hedge fund on the mis-selling of motor finance in the UK. The firm provided advice on UK financial regulation, interpreted various FCA rules, and addressed the complexities of lending to claims management companies and law firms. 

The firm advised a global investment bank on its corporate deal -contingent derivatives transactions. The team handled over 100 deals in 2024, covering a broad range of public and private M&A transactions across Europe, the US, and Asia. 

Fieldfisher acted as lead counsel for the trustee of a UK Pension Scheme on the termination and restructuring of its longevity swap. The new arrangement involved a cash flow swap with a leading global investment bank and reinsurance arrangements with two major global reinsurers. 

Personnel Changes 

Emma Dwyer joined Fieldfisher as a partner in the derivatives practice in May 2024, previously leading the derivatives and structured finance team at A&O Shearman. John Budd, financial services regulatory director, joined from A&O Shearman in January 8 2024.  

In September 2024, Nicholas Thompsell who was of counsel in the financial services regulatory team, left the firm to become a full-time High Court Judge in the Business & Property Courts. 

Todd Whitby, a senior associate, departed for Eisler Capital in August 2024. Another senior associate, Alex Cunningham, moved to Capula Investments in November 2024.  

Testimonials 

2023

“They have a great team of professionals, who are really dedicated to their clients and their best interests. Always there to negotiate best terms and ensure risks are minimised." - Bank lending : Lender side

“High expertise/experience in bilateral/bespoke secured debt transactions.” - Capital markets : Structured finance and securitisation