Gareth Pyburn
About Gareth Pyburn
Gareth Pyburn is a Senior Legal Counsel at HSBC, specializing in equity derivatives and strategic equity financing. He has over 20 years of experience in international financial law, having held various senior legal positions across multiple financial institutions in the Asia-Pacific region.
Work at HSBC
Gareth Pyburn serves as Senior Legal Counsel in the Global Markets division at HSBC, focusing on Equities Advisory, Equity Derivatives, and Strategic Equity Financing. He has been in this role since 2022, providing legal advisory coverage for Asia-Pacific equity derivatives and bespoke securities financing structures. His responsibilities include advising on strategic equity financing, corporate equity derivative transactions, and monetization structures. He specializes in over-the-counter (OTC) and securitized derivatives, structured products, and cross-border securities, ensuring compliance and enforceability across multiple jurisdictions.
Education and Expertise
Gareth Pyburn has an extensive educational background in law and economics. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Political Science from Concordia University and has completed a National Programme at McGill University, earning both an LL.B. and B.C.L. He furthered his studies with an LL.M. in International Financial Law from The University of Hong Kong. Pyburn also studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science, where he obtained an MSc in Economics, and at the University of Groningen, earning a Certificate in European Legal Studies. His education underpins his expertise in international financial law and derivatives.
Background
Gareth Pyburn has over 20 years of experience as an international financial lawyer, covering 26 jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region. His career includes significant roles in various financial institutions and law firms. Prior to his current position at HSBC, he worked at CABRI Development Group as Group General Counsel and held leadership roles at Leander Group and InsightLegal Asia Consulting. His earlier experience includes positions at J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America, where he focused on legal aspects of equity derivatives and structured finance.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Gareth Pyburn has held various legal positions that have contributed to his expertise in financial law. He worked as a Legal Consultant at Elevate Services and served as Regional Legal Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank. His experience also includes a role as Legal Head of Asia-Pacific Equity Derivatives & Retail Structured Products at J.P. Morgan. Additionally, he was an Attorney-at-law at Jones Day, focusing on U.S. Capital Markets and Structured Finance. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape in financial markets.
Achievements
Gareth Pyburn has made significant contributions to the field of financial law through his advisory roles and leadership positions. He has been involved in providing legal coverage for complex equity derivative transactions and bespoke securities financing structures. His work includes advising on strategic equity financing and ensuring compliance with multi-jurisdictional regulations. Pyburn's extensive experience in the legal aspects of derivatives and structured products has positioned him as a knowledgeable figure in the Asia-Pacific financial legal community.