Banking
Financial instruments
We have many years of experience in advising banks and brokerage houses on forward and derivative transactions and other financial instruments.
We verify documentation for forward and derivative instruments
We will review documentation relating to forward and derivative instruments, including regulations and contract templates. We will ensure that it complies with regulatory requirements. We will identify and eliminate provisions that most often cause disputes and propose solutions that will provide adequate protection for the investment firm.
We audit the processes of offering instruments
We will review the processes of offering forward and derivative instruments or other financial instruments for compliance with regulations, regulatory guidelines and the potential risk of litigation.
We provide legal support in the event of a dispute
In the event of a dispute arising from forward instrument, derivatives or other financial instruments, we will analyse the documentation and circumstances of the case and determine the level of risk. We will provide support at the pre-trial stage and professional representation in court disputes.
Experience
What we did – selected examples
We have been dealing with forward transactions and derivatives since 2009 and have dealt with all types of these instruments. We have also dealt with issues related to intermediation in the offering of other financial instruments by investment firms. Our experience is practical – we have analysed legal documentation and the process of offering instruments dozens of times in the context of specific court and out-of-court disputes. On this basis, we have accumulated knowledge about the most important and most common risks in this area.
Representation in disputes concerning derivatives
We have represented one of the largest Polish banks in dozens of court disputes concerning forward and derivative instruments (currency options, currency forward transactions, CIRS instruments and similar) from 2009 to the present.
Analysis of customer claims concerning derivatives
We have prepared analyses of several cases of customer complaints and claims concerning forward and derivative instruments for a leading Polish bank, identifying potential risks.
Preparation of documentation for forward and derivative transactions
We prepared an analysis of the rules and regulations governing forward and derivative transactions for a leading Polish bank in terms of potential legal risks based on the most frequently reported allegations.
Advising on matters relating to the offering of financial instruments
We represented an investment firm in several dozen disputes concerning the intermediation in the offering of financial instruments and analysed the relevant documentation and processes.
Experts
