Michele Navazio has been appointed co-chair of the derivatives practice group at Haynes and Boone, LLP, as confirmed by the firm on April 2, 2025. Based in New York, Navazio comes with significant experience in the area of complex financial transactions, having represented a range of sophisticated clients including hedge funds, asset managers, and private equity firms. His expertise lies in the structuring, documentation, and negotiation of over-the-counter derivatives, structured products, and repo facilities.
Navazio is known for his work with complex derivatives, such as credit default swaps and total return swaps, a rapidly evolving area of interest for both regulatory and market participants. Prior to joining Haynes Boone, Navazio was with Seward & Kissel, further honing his skills in derivatives, making him a solid addition to Haynes Boone’s expanding team. More details can be found on the Bloomberg Law website.