Erika Couchman

Associate

Erika is a derivatives and structured products lawyer advising leading global financial institutions on OTC derivatives, prime brokerage, repo and securities lending, and the hedging aspects of major financings. She has particular experience with the ISDA Master Agreement, GMRA, and GMSLA and their associated credit support arrangements, and regularly acts on prime brokerage transactions. 

Experience

Representative matters

Advising Goldman Sachs International and Goldman Sachs Bank Europe on the negotiation of prime brokerage, derivatives and securities financing transactions (e.g. stock loans and repos) with hedge funds, banks, and corporate clients.
Acting as lead hedging counsel for one of the world's largest financial institutions on numerous high-value financings and securitisations.
Advising a leading global financial services firm on the hedging aspects of numerous high-value financings.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Edinburgh, 2014, LL.M.
  • Newcastle University, 2013, LL.B.

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • New York
  • The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department

Languages spoken

English