Erika Couchman

Associate

Erika is an associate in the Finance and Banking team whose practice focuses on derivatives, structured finance, hedging and prime brokerage negotiations. Erika regularly works alongside international investment banks, hedge funds and asset managers on a broad range of trading documentation opposite high-value counterparties, exhibiting an in depth understanding of the legal and commercial aspects of unique financial structures, and relevant underlying documentation.

Experience

Representative matters

Advising Goldman Sachs International and Goldman Sachs Bank Europe on their prime brokerage, derivatives and securities financing transactions (e.g. stock loans and repos) negotiations with hedge funds, banks and corporate clients.
Advising the Commonwealth Bank of Australia on various securities financing negotiations.
Advising the Norinchukin Bank on derivatives documentation suites and negotiations.

Credentials

Education

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

Professional admissions & qualifications

  • New York
  • The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department

Languages spoken

English