Edward Karsten Senior Associate

Ed acts on a wide variety of derivative, trading, brokerage and structured finance transactions. He advises brokers and a range of buy-side institutions, including managed account platforms, hedge funds, asset managers, pension funds, high-net-worth individuals and corporates.

His practice covers all underlying asset classes and standard forms of trading agreements. His work routinely involves related structuring advice and analysis of the practical and regulatory issues (including EMIR, SFTR and CSDR) associated with those trades. Ed also has particular expertise in advising on significant risk transfer transactions.

During his time at Macfarlanes, Ed has undertaken a secondment to the legal team of a leading multinational investment bank. Prior to joining Macfarlanes, Ed trained and qualified as an associate at a Magic Circle firm, practising in their derivatives and structured products practice.

Ed is a member of the firm’s ESG and structured finance working groups, and is also a regular author of legal updates.