Ashurst appoints Arijit Tiwari in Singapore to strengthen structured products and derivatives capability
Global law firm Ashurst announces the appointment of Arijit Tiwari in its Global Loans & Global Markets practice, based in Singapore. Ari brings 15 years of experience in derivatives and structured products across international law firms and financial institutions. Ari will become a partner following regulatory approval.
Ari's practice covers structured products and derivatives, advising on a wide range of structured notes, warrants and certificates linked to indices, equities, funds, commodities and credit. He also advises structuring desks on algorithmic indices and provides exposure via structured products and OTC swaps. His regulatory experience includes work on PRIIPs and MiFID II implementation, as well as BRRD contract remediation exercises. Ari combines deep legal expertise with advanced technology capability, having developed proprietary automation solutions that enhance efficiency and turnaround time on high-volume structured product transactions.
Jean Woo, Singapore office managing partner, commented: "We are pleased to welcome Ari to our Singapore office. His experience in structured products and derivatives complements our existing capabilities. His practice will enhance our bench strength in Singapore and support client needs across the ASEAN region."
Patrick Phua, Asia head of Global Loans & Global Markets practice, added: "Ari's appointment strengthens our practice in Asia. His experience advising financial institutions on structured finance transactions, combined with his technology-focused approach to legal service delivery, will enable us to support clients effectively on complex cross-border matters. We look forward to collaborating with Ari to grow our practice across the region."
Ari said: "I am excited to join Ashurst and collaborate with colleagues globally. The firm's commitment to innovation and its strong finance platform provides an excellent opportunity to deliver value to clients. I look forward to working with the team to grow the practice and contribute to the firm's strategic vision."
The appointment reflects Ashurst's continued focus on developing its finance and capital markets capabilities across Asia, supporting clients in navigating complex cross-border transactions across structured finance, derivatives and capital markets.
