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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Derivatives

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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Derivatives - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader provide 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells Cadwalader assisted the Structured Finance Association with drafting and obtaining the CFTC Staff Letter No. 25-37, Nov. 2025.

Strengths

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  • Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has broad expertise and manage both the legal and business side really well.

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  • Hogan Lovells Cadwalader stands out for its unusually strong combination of deep bank regulatory expertise, top tier structured finance and derivatives capabilities, and a consistently high level of operational responsiveness.

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  • This team has a deep understanding of our business and its drivers. They deliver excellent advice so are worth the money.
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  • Hogan Lovells Cadwalader does an excellent job providing concise legal analysis while balancing the needs of our business. They have always responded and delivered in a timely and efficient manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lary Stromfeld
    Lary Stromfeld

    Lary Stromfeld

    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 provides deep subject matter expertise, deftly steering complex, highly sophisticated matters.

      Derivatives respondentUSA

    • Lary is the most commercial and user-friendly counsel I've ever used.

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  • Ivan Loncar
    Ivan Loncar

    Ivan Loncar

    Ivan Loncar regularly provides derivatives advice to local governments, financial institutions and swap dealers. His areas of expertise include bankruptcy-related derivatives.

    • Ivan is an excellent attorney and technically an expert.

      Derivatives respondentUSA

    • Ivan is a sophisticated and knowledgeable attorney. His advice is always insightful and well thought out. He is attentive to requests and consistently meets aggressive deadlines.

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    • Ivan is consistently excellent to work with - highly responsive, deeply knowledgeable, and exceptionally thoughtful in his approach to derivatives matters.

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    • Ivan is thoughtful, creative and collaborative in the derivative structuring space. He is a master of his craft and has extensive experience working in supporting fields.

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    • He is an indispensable part of CWT's value proposition.

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  • Edward So
    Edward So

    Edward So

    Edward So of Hogan Lovells is recognized for his national and international derivatives capabilities.

    • Ed is a go-to person for us.

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    • Ed is an experienced and versatile attorney.

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