David H. Kaufman concentrates in derivatives and commodities transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity financings. He also has extensive experience with reorganization and insolvency matters.

Mr. Kaufman works closely with financial institutions in the equity and credit derivative markets in designing and structuring new products. He has handled numerous equity derivative transactions designed to hedge and/or monetize large or illiquid share positions. He also works closely with large commodities trading firms in structuring and documenting trading and financing transactions, together with associated margin and other collateral arrangements. A significant aspect of his work involves assisting clients in assessing and mitigating the credit and various trading risks integral to derivatives and commodities transactions.

In the area of mergers and acquisitions, Mr. Kaufman represents both strategic and financial market participants, as well as mezzanine lenders, private equity funding sources and key management personnel. His work in the private equity field also includes representing emerging companies and venture capital investors.