Mehrnaz Afshar is a senior solicitor at Reed Smith LLP in London, having been admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales in 2007. Her practice focuses on securitisations, receivables finance and structured finance transactions, advising financial institutions and international businesses on a range of financing matters.

Her work encompasses both traditional finance and transactions involving digital assets, with experience advising on financing structures, hedging arrangements and regulatory considerations associated with financial products.

Services and Features

Mehrnaz Afshar advises on securitisation and receivables financing transactions, together with bespoke structured finance arrangements. She also provides legal advice on finance-related hedging agreements, including foreign exchange (FX) and interest rate swap transactions.

Her practice extends to financing matters involving cryptoassets and blockchain-related projects through her work with Reed Smith's On Chain: Crypto and Digital Assets Group. She also advises on the legal aspects of developing and implementing structured financial transactions.

In addition to her transactional practice, Mehrnaz Afshar is involved in the firm's Financial Industry Group corporate social responsibility initiatives, including pro bono and community projects. She is fluent in both English and Farsi.

Location and Access

Mehrnaz Afshar is based at 1 Blossom Yard in the Spitalfields area of East London. The office is located close to the City of London's financial district and benefits from convenient access to Liverpool Street and Aldgate East stations, as well as the wider public transport network.