Bortignon brings extensive sophisticated global derivatives
transactions experience to the firm, further expanding its
capabilities and bench strength in these areas
NEW
YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to
announce the arrival of Rhys
Bortignon as a partner in the firm's global Finance Group in
the Transactions Department, based in the New York office. Bortignon brings to Morrison
Foerster over 15 years of extensive knowledge and experience in
derivatives and structured products in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and
Australia.
"Having practiced at several large
international law firms for well over a decade, Rhys brings to MoFo
sophisticated derivatives transactions experience, and a strong
global perspective of his clients' needs," said Justin Salon, chair of Morrison Foerster's
global Capital Markets practice.
Bortignon joins Morrison Foerster from another leading global
law firm, where he spent the last nine years and was a member of
its Capital Markets practice and Global Derivatives group. His
practice focuses on over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, structured
products, and structured finance. With a focus on practical and
commercial solutions, Bortignon provides counsel to a diverse range
of international and U.S. clients, from both the buy-side and
sell-side, including corporates, investment banks, commercial
banks, private equity, funds, investment managers, and sovereigns.
He offers strategic guidance to his clients from both a
transactional and regulatory perspective and navigates complex
cross-border issues, providing counsel to clients operating
globally.
"Having practiced at several large international law firms for
well over a decade, Rhys brings to MoFo sophisticated derivatives
transactions experience, and a strong global perspective of his
clients' needs," said Justin Salon,
chair of Morrison Foerster's global Capital Markets practice.
"Rhys's ability to cover multiple asset classes within the
derivatives field, as well as both U.S. and English law
documentation, will be invaluable to our global clients seeking
guidance with these types of matters, while expanding our
capabilities and bench strength in these important areas."
Some of Bortignon's representative matters include representing
the initial purchasers and the capped call transaction
counterparties in a digital sports betting and gaming platform's offering of
convertible senior notes, including the negotiation and execution
of the associated capped call transactions; a global vehicle rental
and leasing company with respect to its derivatives transactional
and regulatory matters, including in connection with its
international securitization platform and related financing
activities; advising on the derivatives transactional and
regulatory aspects of several high-profile project financing
matters, including the representation of a group of 13 commercial
banks in connection with a non-recourse senior secured financing of
the redevelopment of multiple terminals of a major global airport
in the United States; and
representing an operator of power infrastructure in the United States and its applicable debtor
subsidiaries in connection with the consummation of the strategic
transactions contemplated by the company's chapter 11 plan of
reorganization.
"Morrison Foerster is a global finance industry leader, and I am
honored to join the firm and its award-winning Capital Markets
team," said Bortignon. "I look forward to leveraging my U.S. and
international derivatives experience and working with my new
colleagues across the firm's offices to help our clients' tackle
their most complex and diverse transactional needs across relevant
jurisdictions on MoFo's exceptional global platform."
Prior to his most recent firm, Bortignon spent six years at two
other prominent global law firms, based in Sydney, Australia and London, where he handled numerous complex
derivatives and structured products matters. Bortignon frequently
advises on U.S. derivatives regulatory matters, including matters
related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act. Additionally, his regulatory work often includes
advising on complex cross-border issues.
Bortignon has co-authored several thought leadership pieces
relating to current and proposed derivatives regulation in
the United States. He has been
named to Chambers USA's 2023
Capital Markets: Derivatives Up & Coming list and was named a
Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 2023, Structured Finance:
Derivatives and Structured Products. Bortignon has also worked on
DEI-related pro bono matters, in addition to serving in mentoring
roles at his previous firm.
Bortignon earned his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of
Wollongong, his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Wollongong,
Law School, and his Master of Laws from the University of Sydney, Law School. He is admitted to
the New York State, England and Wales, and New South Wales Bars.
About Morrison Foerster
Morrison Foerster is a leading global law firm that transforms
complexity into advantage for its clients. Our clients include some
of the largest financial institutions, banks, consulting and
accounting firms, and Fortune 100, technology, and life sciences
companies. Highlighting the firm's commitment to client service,
leadership in market-changing deals and impact litigation, and
values-based culture, Morrison Foerster has been named to The
American Lawyer's A-List for 20 of the ranking's 21 years. Year
after year, the firm receives significant recognition from Chambers
and The Legal 500 across their various guides, including Global,
USA, Asia Pacific, Europe, UK, Latin
America, and FinTech Legal. Our lawyers passionately care
about delivering legal excellence while living our values. Morrison
Foerster has a longstanding commitment to creating a culture that
respects and celebrates differences, while providing an inclusive
environment. The firm has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus
since 2018 as a result of having at least 30 percent women,
minority, LGBTQ+, and lawyers with disabilities representation
across notable leadership roles and within the partnership. In
addition, the firm was selected as the "Outstanding Firm for
Diversity & Inclusion" as part of the Chambers Diversity &
Inclusion Awards: USA 2023.
Morrison Foerster also has a long history of commitment to the
community and society through providing pro bono legal services,
including litigating for civil rights and civil liberties,
improving public education and fostering the wellbeing of children,
advocating for veterans, promoting international human rights,
enforcing the right to asylum, and safeguarding the environment.
For more information, visit https://www.mofo.com.
Media Contact
Carla Del Bove, Morrison
Foerster, 646-387-5068, cdelbove@mofo.com, https://www.mofo.com
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