Richard L. Derzaw

Representative Matters

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Client identities are always confidential. The mandates below illustrate the shape of our work.

Paymaster · Commodities

$180M

Matter #001

Neutral disbursement of nine-figure copper cathode trade

Coordinated a multi-tranche IMFPA closing across four intermediaries and two jurisdictions. Funds cleared trust and disbursed within 42 hours of settlement instructions.

Corporate · M&A

$62M

Matter #002

Cross-border acquisition of an EU-headquartered SaaS platform

Advised the acquirer on structuring, escrow terms, and closing mechanics. Held indemnity funds in New York attorney trust account for 24 months post-closing.

Capital Markets · SPV

$310M

Matter #003

Formation and administration of a Cayman feeder for institutional LPs

Documented the SPV, coordinated with offshore counsel, and served as US corporate agent through the fund's investment period.

Private Client · Trust

Confidential

Matter #004

Multi-generational trust restructuring for an international family

Redesigned a five-jurisdiction trust architecture with an eye to CTA compliance and orderly succession across three generations.

Paymaster · Real Estate

$47M

Matter #005

Escrowed closing of a Southern New York mixed-use asset

Received syndicated equity from twelve investors and disbursed the closing at title transfer, all through a single attorney trust account rail.

Corporate · Venture

$28M

Matter #006

Series C financing with tranched milestones

Negotiated the term sheet, drafted the definitive documents, and administered a milestone-based escrow release schedule.

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