Jennifer J. Kafcas
Overview
Seven major investment banks, which routinely consult Jennifer Kafcas — and certain of them on an exclusive basis — value and trust Jennifer and her team on all aspects of derivatives law and practice across all major asset classes. Having worked on some of the most high-profile transactions in the Asian, European, UK, U.S., and Latin American markets, she brings strong market intelligence and structuring advice to any transaction.
Career & Education
- Lancaster University, LL.M., First Class Honors, 1999
- College of Law, London, LPC, 2000
- Solicitor, England and Wales
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Member, ISDA
- Member, AFME High Yield Intercreditor Committee
- Member, Committee on European Insolvency Reform
- Member, European Leveraged Finance Association
Jennifer's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 10.04.23
Legal 500 UK Recommends Crowell & Moring in Four Practice Areas
London – October 4, 2023: Crowell & Moring U.K. LLP has been recommended in four practice areas in the Legal 500 United Kingdom 2024. In addition, partner Andrew Knight has been named as a leading individual for asset based lending. The firm’s full rankings can be viewed here.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 08.18.23
Change Is a Coming: The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023
Blog Post | 02.01.23
Client Alert | 4 min read | 11.04.22
Representative Matters
- 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 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 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 financial institution with respect to its LIBOR remediation process as a result of the discountenance of LIBOR.
- Advised a major US bank in connection with its commodity trading business lines worth $750m.
- Advised a major investment bank in structuring complex deal contingent derivative product in connection with €1.6bn investment in a wind farm in Germany.
- Advised a major investment bank in structuring a complex deal contingent derivative product in connection with the acquisition finance for a major Portuguese fibre business valued at €630m.
Jennifer's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 10.04.23
Legal 500 UK Recommends Crowell & Moring in Four Practice Areas
London – October 4, 2023: Crowell & Moring U.K. LLP has been recommended in four practice areas in the Legal 500 United Kingdom 2024. In addition, partner Andrew Knight has been named as a leading individual for asset based lending. The firm’s full rankings can be viewed here.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 08.18.23
Change Is a Coming: The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023
Blog Post | 02.01.23
Client Alert | 4 min read | 11.04.22
Jennifer's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 10.04.23
Legal 500 UK Recommends Crowell & Moring in Four Practice Areas
London – October 4, 2023: Crowell & Moring U.K. LLP has been recommended in four practice areas in the Legal 500 United Kingdom 2024. In addition, partner Andrew Knight has been named as a leading individual for asset based lending. The firm’s full rankings can be viewed here.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 08.18.23
Change Is a Coming: The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023
Blog Post | 02.01.23
Client Alert | 4 min read | 11.04.22