Arijit Tiwari has joined the Singapore office of Ashurst as a Partner in Global Loans & Global Markets practice.

Tiwari is a 2008 graduate of National Academy of Legal Studies & Research University, Hyderabad.

He has 15 years of experience in derivatives and structured products. His practice covers structured notes, warrants and certificates linked to indices, equities, funds, commodities and credit, as well as multi-asset issuance programmes and regulatory advice.

Prior to joining Ashurst, Tiwari was associated with Simmons & Simmons for over three years. His past engagements include stints at JP Morgan, Clifford Chance, Deutsche Bank and UBS Investment Bank.

On Tiwari's joining, 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."

Tiwari himself shared,

"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."

Disclaimer: Tiwari's title of Partner is pending registration on the practising certificate with the local regulator.

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