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Jones Day

Derivatives

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Jones Day

Rankings

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Derivatives - USA

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Jones Day offers a strong nationwide derivatives and commodities practice from its New York office. Attorneys are regularly called upon to act for major underwriters and financial institutions on equity derivatives matters. The firm also possesses notable expertise for clients navigating complex enforcement and regulatory questions.

Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day represented Kalshi in its lawsuit against the CFTC seeking to overturn the CFTC’s order banning Kalshi from listing congressional control contracts.

Strengths

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  • The service the Jones Day team offered was second to none. The advice was immediately usable for commercial purposes, which made our life a lot easier.

    Derivatives respondentGlobal
  • The team is responsive and work well with different timezones.

    Derivatives respondentGlobal
  • Jones Day is practical and has clear, concise advice tailored to the client. The team is user-friendly and motivated to action complex issues for clients.

    Derivatives respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Peter Petraro
    Band 4Peter Petraro

    Peter Petraro

    Peter Petraro is highly regarded for his derivatives transactional practice with particular experience representing issuer side clients. He is also sought out by clients for regulatory advice including matters involving the Dodd-Frank act.

    • Peter has a great depth of experience in the market.

      Derivatives respondentGlobal
    • Peter is an excellent lawyer who provides great service.

      Derivatives respondentGlobal

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