Alvino S. Van Schalkwyk
Overview
Alvino S. van Schalkwyk is a counsel in the firm’s London office, and a member of the Financial Services group. He has extensive experience representing major investment banks, private equity funds, and corporates in connection with the structuring of derivatives products and related transactions involving derivatives and other financial instruments.
Career & Education
- Harvard Law School, LL.M., 2013
- Stellenbosch University, law, 2009
- Stellenbosch University, 2009
- Solicitor, England and Wales
- South Africa
Alvino's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.08.24
ISDA Launches Outreach Initiative on Proposed Notices Hub
On April 25, 2024, ISDA launched an outreach initiative on its proposed Notices Hub which will be a new online platform that market participants can use to deliver termination notices. The Notices Hub seeks to reduce delays in delivery of termination notices under the ISDA which can result in major losses both on short and longer term basis.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 08.18.23
Change Is a Coming: The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023
Client Alert | 4 min read | 06.12.23
Client Alert | 4 min read | 11.04.22
Representative Matters
- Assisted a major financial institution in the review of hedge counterparty’s terms in Intercreditor Agreements and Facilities Agreements and prepared and negotiated loan-linked ISDA master agreements.
- Advised major investment bank in its capacity as hedge coordinator on two finance packages worth approximately EUR 1 billion relating to the construction and maintenance of 15 stations on the Barcelona Metro.
- Advised a major investment bank in connection with a complex deal contingent transaction in relating to a take private transaction of a consortium of private equity funds’ £1.4 billion recommended cash offer for a major PLC.
- Advised a major investment bank in its capacity as mandated hedge provider in relation to the financing aspects of a £4.2 billion acquisition. The deal was one of the largest European private equity buyouts since the coronavirus pandemic.
- Advised a major financial institution with respect to its LIBOR remediation process as a result of the discountenance of LIBOR.
- Assisted various financial institutions and corporate clients in negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and swap transactions.
- Advised a U.S. investment firm in the launch of its ca. $1.2 billion fund with respect derivatives documentation.
Alvino's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.08.24
ISDA Launches Outreach Initiative on Proposed Notices Hub
On April 25, 2024, ISDA launched an outreach initiative on its proposed Notices Hub which will be a new online platform that market participants can use to deliver termination notices. The Notices Hub seeks to reduce delays in delivery of termination notices under the ISDA which can result in major losses both on short and longer term basis.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 08.18.23
Change Is a Coming: The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023
Client Alert | 4 min read | 06.12.23
Client Alert | 4 min read | 11.04.22
Insights
Alvino's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.08.24
ISDA Launches Outreach Initiative on Proposed Notices Hub
On April 25, 2024, ISDA launched an outreach initiative on its proposed Notices Hub which will be a new online platform that market participants can use to deliver termination notices. The Notices Hub seeks to reduce delays in delivery of termination notices under the ISDA which can result in major losses both on short and longer term basis.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 08.18.23
Change Is a Coming: The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023
Client Alert | 4 min read | 06.12.23
Client Alert | 4 min read | 11.04.22
