Chris Clark
Chris Clark is a Partner at CMS UK, specializing in Capital Markets and Derivatives. With a wealth of experience, Chris advises top investment banks, corporates, and financial institutions on OTC derivatives, debt capital markets, structured products, and structured finance transactions. He is recognized as a rising star in Debt Capital Markets by The Legal 500.
His expertise lies in derivative securities, including the drafting and structuring of proprietary indices, regulatory compliance such as the EU Benchmarks Regulation, and structured products tied to these indices. Chris guides clients through negotiating master agreements like ISDA, GMRA, and GMSLA, as well as crafting bespoke structured transactions within these agreements. Furthermore, he provides counsel on debt issues, retail bonds, note programmes, and securitisation transactions for issuers and dealers alike.
