Georgios Chic

Georgios' expertise encompasses the full spectrum of derivatives, structured products (specifically equity, FX and credit), as well as risk transfer / capital optimisation transactions utilising various collateral structures. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the landscape position him as a trusted advisor, adept at translating intricate market dynamics and regulatory complexities into clear, actionable strategies.

Georgios completed the Executive MBA (2018) at London Business School where he was acquainted with commercial and financial principles, including how to price derivatives and model credit scenarios. He believes that understanding the business drivers of his clients' transactions enables him to provide added value during the structuring and negotiating phases.

Georgios has also spent considerable time as senior legal counsel in-house, most recently at Goldman Sachs. This enables him to recognise clients' pain points and orient his approach to balance commerciality with technical expertise. He is solutions-driven, and his risk-based advice is valued by his clients looking for an efficient and timely conclusion to the transaction.

Georgios has acted for:

• banks and institutional investors on credit related products, such as CDS / CLN and CLOs, as well as bespoke structured debt;
• for hedge funds in relation to TRS, repos and equity derivatives, as well as prime brokerage documentation;
• for insurers and reinsurers on risk transfer transactions including longevity swaps and funded reinsurance;
• for treasury teams or sponsors on structuring and negotiating complex collateral structures utilising illiquid or esoteric assets for the provision of funding;
• for asset managers and insurance companies when subscribing for structured products, secured or unsecured, with bespoke cash flows; and
• for lenders or sponsors on hedging in project or real estate finance transactions.