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Haynes Boone says Chris Acton joined to chair its UK derivatives platform
Haynes Boone said Chris Acton joined its London office as a partner and chair of its UK derivatives platform. The firm said he would work with its New York team to develop a coordinated U.S.-UK offering covering structured finance, derivatives and trading relationships for private capital clients.
Key points
- Haynes Boone said Acton spent the previous 12 years as a partner at Macfarlanes.Haynes Boone
- The firm said his clients include hedge funds, credit funds, proprietary trading firms and family offices.Haynes Boone
- Haynes Boone said his practice includes prime brokerage, custody, repo, securities lending and central clearing.Haynes Boone
- The firm said Acton was the seventh partner to join its London office in 2026.Haynes Boone