Testimonials

"DDL were excellent in their flexibility in assisting us with a major Treasury project. They managed the entire project from the planning to the execution stage and were highly adaptable to the way we operate our business. Their wide range of experience was invaluable to us since we needed to look at our assignment from a Credit perspective and their ability to negotiate on our behalf was of immense benefit. It is reassuring to know that this source of expertise is available and we certainly would have no hesitation in using their services again."

"I would like to take this opportunity to say that this was definitely an interesting and interactive approach to learning more about the document!"

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel I have gained a great deal in terms of my core ISDA knowledge base."

"We needed to put several ISDAs in place with our banks but had no in-house expertise. We called in DDL who guided us through the process, increased our understanding, helped us avoid the pitfalls and negotiate tight Agreements with our banks."

"The seminar was aimed at people with widely differing experience of this topic and therefore covered both basic principles and certain topics in-depth. It also provided an update on current market practice.

The individual modules of the seminar were well prepared, well researched and well presented. The materials were comprehensive. The flexibility provided by a tailor-made seminar was very useful in addressing particular issues and differing levels of experience of attendees. We can recommend Paul Harding’s seminars as a cost-efficient way to target learning to the precise requirements of attendees."

"The main idea when planning the seminar was to get legal advice on a special niche of the derivatives documentation business through legal training tailored exactly to the needs of our bank. This allowed us to cover all the topics needed in a one day seminar.

Everyone who joined the course very much enjoyed it and found it very helpful. The knowledge transfer was further ensured by the brilliant transcript which now helps us in our day to day work. The seminar was worth every penny and added real value. It is left for me to say, thank you for the great service, the good knowledge transfer and your willingness to step in our shoes to identify our problems and needs when preparing the seminar."

"The course provided me with explanations of each clause of the 1992 ISDA in great depth which I found very useful. I feel much more equipped to negotiate ISDA Agreements in the real world having done this course. Thank you!"

"As far as I am concerned the idea of passing through the questions after each module is a brilliant way of checking the knowledge.

The test at the end gives you a good overview of negotiations."

"I did find the course very useful and will certainly recommend it to my colleagues."

"It has been a really Interesting experience and beautifully presented. I will of course recommend it (and your other courses) to my colleagues."

"The course is very well designed and provides a detailed walkthrough of the Master Agreement itself as well as the Schedule which is really helpful."

"Thanks for a rewarding learning experience."

"A transfer of ISDA® documentation to us meant a large influx of business at a time of staff shortage. We used DDL and they significantly reduced the volumes while we recruited a permanent negotiator. We were impressed by the thoroughness and speed at which the various negotiations were completed. They are very good progress chasers."

"Paul Harding gave documentation, legal and credit employees a one day seminar on the 1992 ISDA Master Agreement and ISDA Credit Support Documents. The presentations were straightforward and interactive and everybody learned a great deal about these subjects. The final case study was also useful and thought provoking."

"We have used DDL regularly over the past two years on a large number of documentation projects and for in-house training. They have also found us a permanent staff member. We have been impressed by their commitment, professionalism and the high quality of work produced and have been very satisfied with the service we have received."

"World class"

Excellent course and presentation.  Very detailed and fantastic handouts.

I would definitetly recommend this as an ideal starting course for beginners or intermediate ISDA users.

Very helpful for "every day life" in my profession.

The course has been thorough and a good debate was had.

My colleague was right in saying that this course is probably the best ISDA course.

I found the course very easy to follow and the online material was very useful... Thank you once again for a thoroughly enjoyable learning experience.

A most enjoyable course and very nice to have the session in a small group.

Totally enjoyed the practical exercise, really made me think.