Derek advises clients in sophisticated structured finance transactions. He works with financial institutions, firm, and borrowers and has significant experience in equipment finance and asset-based lending.

Counsel in the Financial Services practice group.

Senior Associate on the Corporate, Finance and Investments Team and active in King & Spalding's transportation finance practice.

Associate in the Finance practice group.

Manage legal strategy for multiple global business units and serve as the lead attorney for internal service groups at an international equipment leasing and finance company operating in 36 countries with an asset portfolio of over $42 billion.Construction Transportation and Industrial – Lead negotiations of vendor program agreements with Fortune 500 manufacturers for a global business unit with annual new business volume of $3.7 billion. Draft and negotiate equipment finance leases and loans with business end users on transactions ranging from $100,000 to over $1 million. Clean Technology – Handle all legal matters for a business unit that provides financing for solar, combined heat and power and lighting developers.Commercial Finance – Drafted and negotiated asset based lending, floor plan and revolving credit facilities for a business unit with a portfolio of $242 million.Capital Markets – Negotiate non-recourse sale agreements with investors and banks to syndicate leases and loans in the capital markets. Intellectual Property – Oversee all intellectual property matters for the U.S. including a recent rebranding of the company.Procurement and Information Technology - Draft and negotiate numerous software and hardware purchase agreements, consulting agreements and facility agreements and review requests for proposals. Provide training to business executives and author corporate policies on IP development and protection, confidentiality and privacy.

Assisted in the negotiation and documentation of asset based lending transactions and other credit facilities for deals valued anywhere from $1-$30 million.Researched and wrote memoranda for partners and clients regarding issues arising under the Bankruptcy Code and Uniform Commercial Code.Drafted amendments and ancillary documents for existing credit facilities.

Drafted ancillary loan documents, reviewed commercial leases and wrote a memorandum on the spoliation of medical evidence. Completed legal writing, deposition and contract drafting training seminars.

Extern for The Honorable Rayford A. Means.Assisted with the preparation of opinions for potential appeals to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

Produced sales comparables for a commercial real estate research company by interviewing attorneys, brokers and appraisers and inspecting court documents.

Developed strategic marketing opportunities for an online adventure travel firm.

Generated import tables of certain products based on information from the International Trade Administration to be used by expert witnesses in testimony.