Katten, Derivatives | Chambers USA Profile

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Derivatives - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Katten is recognized in the market as particularly strong in dealing with regulatory issues surrounding futures trading, with expertise in cleared and uncleared swaps. The derivatives practice utilizes the firm's bankruptcy and tax and litigation specialists to provide a rounded service. Services are available to a range of different clients, including clearing houses and end users, among others. The firm offers notable expertise in both OTC and exchange-traded derivatives.

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Work Highlights

Katten represented Barclays in an investigation by the CFTC into our client’s failure to report swap transactions correctly, or to report them in a timely fashion.

Strengths

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Katten takes time to understand the business and look for a solution to a problem, not just a textbook legal answer. The team leans upon its experience to provide thoughtful and pragmatic responses.

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Katten provided timely guidance and regular updates. The team look for opportunities to propose more innovative solutions that balance compliance with business agility.

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Katten has a depth of experience, speed of response and understanding of the issues which is unmatched.

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Katten’s approach is always methodical, collaborative, and results-oriented. Their ability to stay ahead of evolving legal trends and anticipate potential issues has been invaluable.

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Katten stands out in the industry for its exceptional blend of deep legal expertise and a client-centered approach.

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Katten takes time to understand the business and look for a solution to a problem, not just a textbook legal answer. The team leans upon its experience to provide thoughtful and pragmatic responses.

Derivatives respondent
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Katten provided timely guidance and regular updates. The team look for opportunities to propose more innovative solutions that balance compliance with business agility.

Derivatives respondent
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Katten has a depth of experience, speed of response and understanding of the issues which is unmatched.

Derivatives respondent
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Katten’s approach is always methodical, collaborative, and results-oriented. Their ability to stay ahead of evolving legal trends and anticipate potential issues has been invaluable.

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Katten stands out in the industry for its exceptional blend of deep legal expertise and a client-centered approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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Carl Kennedy

Band 1

Carl Kennedy has experience in OTC and exchange-traded derivatives. He uses his deep knowledge of the CFTC to assist with regulatory compliance.

Carl is wonderful to work with; he is pragmatic and his in-house experience provides him with a unique commercial acumen.

Carl stands out with a pragmatic and commercial approach to issues.

Carl's understanding of our industry, combined with his innovative approach, allows him and his team to offer practical, strategic solutions that make a real difference.

Carl is a go-to resource for us. His expertise and experience are relied upon when dealing with novel issues and applying regulations to unique fact patterns.

Carl is not just a legal advisor, he is a true business partner who consistently goes above and beyond to support our goals.

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Christian T. Kemnitz

Band 1

Christian Kemnitz serves as the chair of the financial markets litigation and enforcement department. He regularly advises major financial institutions clients on a range of derivatives enforcement issues.

He clearly knows the facts and is easy to get a hold of.

Christian is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.

Christian is a trusted resource and a go-to for the industry.

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Daniel J Davis

Band 4

Daniel Davis is recommended for his regulatory guidance in the derivatives space, with additional insights into cryptocurrency.

Daniel is a powerhouse of regulatory knowledge and pragmatism. He has an ability to distill complex topics down to their basics and provides actionable insights.

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