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PRACTICE AREAS
CORPORATE, COMMERCIAL & INVESTMENTS
Advisory and transactional legal solutions in respect of mergers & acquisitions (M&A), venture capital investments, private equity transactions, co-investments, corporate governance matters as well as commercial contracts for corporations, fintech companies, hedge funds, venture capital firms, family offices, investors and investment companies
FINANCE &
CAPITAL MARKETS
Structuring, documenting, and negotiating structured finance, capital markets, private credit and lending transactions, including bond and equity securities issuances, token offerings, crowdfunding, corporate and leveraged finance matters as well as bi-lateral and syndicated loans for domestic and cross-border finance solutions
DERIVATIVES & STRUCTURED PRODUCTS
Advising on and preparing documentation in respect of structured products and derivatives matters, including structured notes programmes, securitisations, repackagings, ISDA, GMRA and GMSLA transactions, swaps, complex hedging arrangements and bespoke OTC products, across all asset classes from credit to crypto
REGULATORY & CROSS-BORDER STRATEGY
Analysis and advice on legal and regulatory frameworks, including in respect of financial services, payments, e-money, digital assets, DeFi platforms, crowdfunding and AI, to provide risk mitigation solutions as well as cross-border governance frameworks to support compliance with laws and regulations across the US, UK and EU.
STRATEGIC LEGAL EXPERTISE TO RAISE CAPITAL, ACCELERATE DEALS AND MANAGE RISK
Qualified to practice law in the US and UK, with over 13 years of experience working with top-tier legal and financial institutions, we provide tailored legal solutions in respect of advisory and transactional matters to support clients operating in complex, ever-changing regulatory landscapes in the US, UK and EU.
OUR CLIENTS
Hedge Funds, Private
Credit Funds & Alternative Lenders
Asset Managers, Venture Capital Firms & Private Equity Funds
Fintech & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Companies
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
& Start-ups
Family Offices, Investors &
High Net Worth
Individuals
Cryptocurrency, Decentralised Finance (DeFi) & Digital Asset Platforms
We deliver strategic advisory and transactional legal solutions in respect of domestic and cross border matters in the US, UK and EU.
We help corporations, start-ups, founders, funds, fintech companies, investment firms as well as DeFi and digitial asset platforms manage risk, execute transactions and navigate legal complexity efficiently to add value to your business rather than costs to your bottom line.
Senior-level execution for every transaction - no junior team and no time wasted.
We work with clients on a matter by matter basis as well as operating as your in-house general counsel, with broad expertise, seamless cross-border coverage and efficient integration with your business strategy. Our unique legal expertise across the US, UK and EU combines BigLaw expertise, boutique adaptability and seamless multi-jurisdictional coverage.
Contact us today or book a consultation!
SERVICES
CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS
Preparing, drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, terms of business and agreements, including:
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Partnership agreements
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Operating Agreements
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Shareholder Agreements
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Investment Agreements
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Joint Venture Agreements
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Terms of Business
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Service Agreements
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Confidentiality / Non-Disclosure Agreements
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Vendor Agreements
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Licencing Agreements
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SaaS Agreements
GENERAL COUNSEL
Serving as General Counsel for corporations, funds, investment companies, fintech companies as well as DeFi and digital assets platforms, including:
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providing oversight, advice and strategic legal solutions on a project-by-project basis or an ongoing basis
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handling legal, regulatory and corporate governance matters to support boards, founders and executives
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management of domestic and cross-border transactions
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providing risk mitigation and management advice
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preparing and advising on internal policies and procedures
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streamlining and co-ordination of domestic and cross border legal matters
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executing strategic priorities and implementing efficient legal frameworks
Qualified to practice law in the US and UK, with over 13 years of experience working with top-tier legal and financial institutions, we provide tailored legal solutions in respect of advisory and transactional matters to support clients operating in complex, ever-changing regulatory landscapes in the US, UK and EU.
TRANSACTIONS & DEALS
Strategic advice as well as preparation, review and negotiation of documentation in respect of corporate, finance, securities, structured products and derivatives transactions, including:
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Debt Securities / Bond Issuances
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Equity Securities Issuances
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M&A Transactions
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Equity Investment Transactions
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Derivatives Transactions and Hedging Arrangements
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Structured Products Transactions
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Repackaging Transactions
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Securitisation Transactions
REGULATORY ADVICE
Providing advice on legal and regulatory frameworks, including in respect of:
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Financial Services Regulations
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Securities Laws
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Payments Regulations
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Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Regulations
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Fintech Regulations
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AI Regulations
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Crowdfunding Regulations
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Cross-border Regulatory Requirements
FOUNDER - CHERIE SAMUELS
Cherie Samuels is a highly accomplished international lawyer, qualified in the US and the UK. With over 13 years of expertise, specialising in Corporate, Finance, Securities, Capital Markets and Derivatives matters, Cherie has practiced at one of the largest law firms in the world, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP, as well as in-house for some of most renowned global
financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank and Nomura.
Delivering on transactional and advisory matters, her expertise includes corporate structuring, M&A, equity and debt securities, bi-lateral and syndicated lending, derivatives as well as structured finance matters, including securitisations and repacks. Further, Cherie's unique expertise across the US, UK and EU in respect of international regulatory frameworks, financial services, risk management and corporate governance, provides clients with specialised knowledge that combines business strategy with an in-depth understanding of cross-border matters to facilitate high value corporate, finance and commercial transactions.
The value proposition of Leventa Law International, PLLC is simple:
BigLaw Expertise with Boutique Agility
across Borders and Markets to Drive Innovation.
We provide sophisticated legal solutions to support start-ups, SMEs, corporations, funds, family offices, fintech companies as well as DeFi and digital asset platforms, to optimize value creation and drive business growth.
Standing at the intersection of international transactions and rapid technological advancement, our commitment is to provide practical legal solutions that support your business strategy,
align with your vision and help you drive innovation.
Cherie holds an LL.B. from King’s College London as well as an LL.M. in Banking, Corporate and Finance law from Fordham University, School of Law in New York.
Education
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The University of Law, College of Law (Legal Practice Course, 2015) - Distinction
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Fordham University, School of Law (LL.M. in Banking, Corporate and Finance Law, 2013) - Cum Laude
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King’s College London, School of Law (LL.B., 2008) - Honors
Bar Admissions
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State of New York (United States)
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State of New Hampshire (United States)
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England and Wales (United Kingdom)
