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Foley & Lardner LLP

Derivatives

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Foley & Lardner LLP

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Derivatives - USA

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Foley & Lardner LLP's strong Milwaukee roots gives a solid foundation for a nationwide derivatives practice. With particular expertise in regulatory and enforcement, the attorneys regularly handle prominent matters for financial institutions. The group routinely advise clients on regulatory issues, as well as transactions containing cross-border elements. It boasts further strength in providing counsel on regulatory classification of digital assets.
Strengths

Foley is a leading derivatives law firm, both from the regulatory perspective as well as in litigation matters.

Not only does Foley stay abreast of current regulatory developments in the derivatives markets, but they also possess significant historical knowledge and perspective that is immensely helpful.

The Foley & Lardner team is knowledgeable about complex issues and always quick to respond.

Notable practitioners
Ellen Wheeler
Ellen Wheeler comes recommended for her strength on enforcement proceedings. She has excellent experience with a host of regulatory organizations, including the SEC, FINRA and CFTC.

Ellen is a very talented lawyer in both breadth and depth.

Ellen is our go-to lawyer for all CME and CFTC matters. She is enjoyable to work with, always knowledgeable and helpful with questions that we have. Ellen is an essential part of our team.


Kathryn Trkla

Kathryn Trkla is well placed to advise cross-border clients on the regulatory requirements of derivatives mandates. She is also known for her work in swaps and derivative transactions.

She stays abreast of regulatory developments and also possesses vast historical knowledge that distinguishes her. She is enjoyable to work with.

She is a sensational lawyer in her field of regulatory work.

She is thoughtful, deliberate, well respected and another go-to person in the industry.

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