James Bryson

James advises clearinghouses on various matters, including the launch of new services and products, in the US and UK. In addition to James’ transactional experience, a substantial part of his practice focuses on the regulatory aspects of the derivatives market, and he has extensive experience advising market infrastructure, banks and buy-side firms on Dodd-Frank, EMIR and other regulations.

James was named as an ‘Associate to watch’ in Chambers USA 2022: Derivatives, which said that “he stands out for his broad derivatives practice, with experience in transactional and regulatory matters”. It also noted that “James is responsive, commercially practical, and an overall great transactional attorney for derivatives issues.” “James is a strong contributor for the A&O team. He has demonstrated responsiveness and works hard to deliver.”

James has spoken at industry events on a variety of derivatives regulatory issues. He also advises on contentious derivatives issues, close-outs and valuations disputes, both in the US and UK.

James is based in Allen & Overy’s New York office, and has previously been on secondment to a major US investment bank. James graduated with first class honors from the University of Bristol. He is a solicitor of England and Wales.