Practice Profile: Mahesh (Hesh) Parlikad represents companies and financial institutions in all phases of litigation, including trial, arbitration, and appellate proceedings. His practice focuses on disputes involving complex financial products and securities, and he has litigated and tried novel disputes arising out of the Lehman bankruptcy concerning derivatives governed by ISDA documentation. He has also represented financial institutions in prelitigation and litigation matters concerning securitizations and structured financial products. Hesh also frequently defends foreign issuers from claims based on U.S. securities laws, and has in-depth experience with the diverse cross-border legal issues that arise in this regard.

Leadership, Pro Bono and Civic Work: Hesh serves as the chair for Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement in Jones Day’s New York Office. He served as president of the South Asian Bar Association of New York in 2017 and continues to serve on its Private Sector Steering Committee.