CMS broadens Capital Markets and Derivatives offering with specialist hire

London, 4 December 2017. CMS is delighted to announce the appointment of leading securitisation and structured finance specialist Neil Hamilton. Neil joins as a Partner in the firm’s Capital Markets and Derivatives (CM&D) team in London. He joins from Jones Day and previously was a partner at Clifford Chance for many years. With the addition of Neil, the CM&D practice now boasts a sizeable five-partner team in London with a wide range of derivatives, structured finance, securitisation and capital markets expertise.

With over 20 years of experience, Neil advises arrangers, originators, derivative counterparties, credit support providers and rating agencies on structured finance transactions covering a variety of asset classes. Neil also advises banks and funds in relation to portfolio acquisitions and disposals and structured products such as CLOs, total return swaps and structured repos. In recent years, he has focused his practice on developing securitisation markets such as fintech and has deep expertise in fund finance.

Will Dibble, Head of the CM&D team in London comments: “We are delighted to have Neil on board. Neil's appointment demonstrates our commitment to enhancing our product offering and reputation in this field. His outstanding securitisation expertise will add great depth to the practice and real value for our clients.”

Commenting on his appointment, Neil said: “I am looking forward to joining the team at CMS. The firm offers a strong culture of teamwork and client service and a first-class reputation across a number of core areas including Financial Services and Technology. I intend to take advantage of this strong platform to further develop my practice and client base.”