Derivatives - USA
What the team is known for
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft provides high-quality representation of buyers and sellers in high-value derivatives transactions. In addition to advising on cleared and uncleared OTC derivatives, the firm is also noted for its skill in developing innovative procedures and structures in light of ongoing regulatory and market developments, with areas of focus including advising financial institutions on the impact of the Volcker Rule and assisting clients with LIBOR cessation.
Work highlights
Cadwalader advised bond insurers Assured Guaranty Corp. and Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp. on the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico’s restructuring of approximately $73 billion of bond debt.
Notable practitioners
Lary Stromfeld is a skilled derivatives lawyer who is recognized for his leading cross-border transactional and regulatory practice, making him highly sought after to advise on new market developments. "Lary is excellent on derivatives regulatory issues."
Ivan Loncar regularly provides derivatives advice to local governments, financial institutions and swap dealers. His areas of expertise include bankruptcy-related derivatives. "Ivan is super knowledgeable and articulate - he immediately knows what the issue is and how to handle it." "He is very strong on derivatives transactional work."
Peter Malyshev is active in the transactional market, frequently advising on commodities transactions, and he is highly regarded for his regulatory practice. "Peter is an excellent derivatives lawyer."
