Om Prakash Gautam

About Om Prakash Gautam

I\'m a derivatives legal specialist with 12+ years of experience negotiating and executing complex OTC documentation at two of the world\'s most demanding financial institutions — HSBC and the State Bank of India.My core focus is ISDA documentation: Master Agreements (1992/2002), VM-CSAs (1995/2016), Prime Brokerage Agreements, GMSLAs, and Clearing Addendums across equity swaps, vanilla and exotic options, FX overlays, and structured products. At HSBC, I have executed ISDA agreements and delivered projects (Equity Prime Finance, FX Overlay, and GMSLA) within business timelines. At SBI, I had closed facility-linked derivative and debt financing transactions, leading every stage from term sheet negotiation to execution.What I bring beyond documentation fluency is a litigation-hardened risk mindset. Before moving into transactional legal roles, I spent 9 years as an Advocate before the MP High Court and District Courts — representing banks and financial institutions in contractual disputes, arbitration, and security enforcement. That background shapes how I read risk into every clause I negotiate today. I don\'t just execute agreements; I anticipate where they break down.What I specialise in: ISDA Master Agreements · VM-CSAs · Prime Brokerage Documentation · GMSLAs · Clearing Addendums · OTC Derivatives (Equity, FX, Structured) · Capacity & Authority Review · Netting & Legal Opinion Analysis · Regulatory Compliance · Facility & Loan Agreements · Security Documentation · Cross-Functional Stakeholder ManagementI hold a PhD from National Law University, Jodhpur, LL.M. from South Asian University, New Delhi and B.A. LL.B.(Hons.) from Dr. RML National Law University, Lucknow. If you work in derivatives, banking law, regulatory compliance, or international arbitration — or are simply looking to connect with a legal professional at the intersection of law and global financial markets — I\'d be glad to connect. Feel free to reach me at o••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Assistant Legal Counsel

   HSBC

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Drafted and negotiated OTC derivatives documentation for counterparties including - ISDA, VM CSAs, and clearing documentation:~ 1992/ 2002 ISDA Master Agreement & Schedule;~ 1995/ 2016 Credit Support Annex – Variable Margin;~ Amendments to ISDA Schedule and VM-CSA;~ Corporate Guarantee; • Provided legal support for business and operations team, ensuring compliance with regulations.• Updated documentation and policies in response to regulatory changes and industry initiatives.• Actively manage and strengthen relationships with internal stakeholders, external counterparties, and broker-dealers to support business objectives and mitigate legal and operational risk.

Education

• South Asian University

  Master of Laws, International Law and Legal Studies

• WIPO-UNIGE Summer School on Intellectual Property

  Certificate, Intellectual Property Law

• Indian Institute of Advanced Study

  Certificate, Gandhian Studies (Literature)

• Indian Law Institute

  Certificate, Cyber Law

• National Law University, Jodhpur

  Doctor of Philosophy, International Law and Legal Studies

• Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow

  Bachelor of Laws