Amy Whitney
About Amy Whitney
Amy Whitney is an Associate specializing in Derivatives and Structured Products at Linklaters, with a focus on advising clients on OTC derivatives and regulatory requirements. She currently serves as a Trustee at Sustainability First and has a diverse background in law and finance, having worked at various prestigious firms and studied at notable institutions.
Work at Linklaters
Amy Whitney has been working at Linklaters as an Associate specializing in Derivatives and Structured Products since 2019. In this role, she focuses on advising clients on over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, including fixed income, commodity, credit, and equity-based derivatives. She also provides guidance on collateral arrangements, repo, and stock lending transactions. Her expertise extends to advising clients on regulatory requirements related to MiFID II, EMIR, UK EMIR, Dodd-Frank, SFTR, and the Benchmarks Regulation in the OTC derivatives market.
Current Role at Sustainability First
Since 2023, Amy Whitney has served as a Trustee at Sustainability First in London. In this capacity, she contributes to the organization's mission of promoting sustainable practices and policies. Her role involves overseeing initiatives that align with sustainability goals, particularly in relation to finance and environmental considerations.
Education and Expertise
Amy Whitney has a solid educational background in law and finance. She studied at BPP Law School, where she obtained a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC). She holds a BA (Hons) in Geography from King's College London. Currently, she is pursuing an LLM in International Financial and Commercial Law at King's College London and a PG Dip in Banking and Finance at The London School of Economics and Political Science. Additionally, she is working towards a PG Cert in Sustainable Finance at the University of Cambridge.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current roles, Amy Whitney gained extensive experience in various legal and financial positions. She worked as a Trainee Solicitor at Fieldfisher, where she focused on Corporate, Banking and Asset Finance, Dispute Resolution, and Derivatives and Structured Finance. She also held positions at Goldman Sachs as an ISDA Negotiator and Team Leader, and at Credit Suisse as a Senior Analyst in OTC Derivatives and Clearing Documentation. Her experience includes advising on structured finance transactions involving carbon as an underlying asset class and assisting entities with compliance regarding uncleared margin rules.
Involvement in Global Action Plan
Amy Whitney was a Steering Group Member for the Businesses and Partnerships Team at Global Action Plan from 2009 to 2013. In this role, she participated in initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability within business practices. Her involvement in this organization reflects her long-standing commitment to sustainability and environmental issues.