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Edmund Parker

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Partner, Global Head Derivatives & Structured Products at Mayer Brown
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Edmund is the Global Head of Derivatives & Structured Products at Mayer Brown, recognized in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. He is a leading expert in complex derivatives, structured finance, and digital assets. Often called a "market leader, " he holds an LLM from Queen Mary University of London.

Outside his legal practice, Edmund is highly engaged in the legal community, having served as Master of The City of London Solicitors Company. He has a passion for rugby and actively recruits for his livery companys team. He also enjoys training new entrants at industry conferences.

Interesting fact: Edmunds first-ever television interview was on CNN, discussing the financial crisis back in 2008.

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Current Role
Partner, Global Head Derivatives & Structured Products
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Derivatives Regulation
He is a top-ranked legal expert and author who frequently speaks on the evolving regulatory landscape for complex financial derivatives.
Digital Asset Derivatives
His practice focuses on the cutting edge of finance, including advising clients on innovative cryptocurrency and digital asset-based derivative structures.
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Career

Work history

1-2007
Partner, Global Head Derivatives & Structured Products
Mayer Brown
1-2018 - 6-2019
Global Head of Derivatives, Partnership Board
Mayer Brown
7-2017 - 12-2018
Global Head Derivatives & Structured Products, Head London Finance Group, Partnership Board
Mayer Brown
6-2016 - 7-2017
Global Co-Head Derivatives & Structured Products, Head London Finance Group, Partnership Board
Mayer Brown
9-2014 - 6-2016
Global Co-Head Derivatives & Structured Products, Head London Finance Group
Mayer Brown
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Media appearances

6 Questions For Mayer Brown's Edmund Parker. Featured in Mayer Brown
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In conversation with Ed Parker, Mayer Brown - SRT Symposium 2025. Featured in Significant Risk Transfer
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Education
6-2015 - 6-2015
Leadership Program
Harvard Business School
1994 - 1995
LLM
Queen Mary University of London
1995 - 1996
LPC
The University of Law
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