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Katten

Derivatives

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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

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  • Katten represented ElectronX in obtaining CFTC registrations as both a designated contract market and a derivatives clearing organization.

Strengths

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  • Katten has solidified its position as one of our top go-to firms for complex derivatives and capital markets work. The team consistently delivers exceptional results.

    Derivatives respondentUSA

  • The team is distinguished by its expertise and quick decisions.

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  • Katten provides deep, substantive experience in all aspects of derivatives regulation, from a legal, regulatory, policy and practicable standpoint.

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  • Katten is far and away the subject matter expert that can provide clear, concise and actionable guidance with respect to futures-related matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Carl Kennedy
    Carl Kennedy

    Carl Kennedy

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

    • Carl has his finger on the pulse of the industry and is the go-to attorney for swaps related regulatory advice. He takes time to understand the actual business nuances and is able to apply regulations to our fact patterns.

      Derivatives respondentUSA

    • Carl is a great go-to and can explain things in a way to make something really complex easy to understand.

      Derivatives respondentUSA

    • Carl is a master of client relationship management and client services.

      Derivatives respondentUSA
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  • Christian T. Kemnitz
    Christian T. Kemnitz

    Christian T. Kemnitz

    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.

    • Christian is a very good trial lawyer, good on his feet and an effective advocate.

      Derivatives respondentUSA
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  • Daniel J Davis
    Daniel J Davis

    Daniel J Davis

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

    • Dan is an excellent and patient listener and is stellar at asking the right questions to be sure he knows what the client thinks they need, discerning what the client really needs and fashioning answers that are clear and actionable.

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  • Matthew Kluchenek
    Matthew Kluchenek

    Matthew Kluchenek

    Matthew Kluchenek has an excellent regulatory and enforcement practice in the derivatives space, including on crypto matters.

    • Matt is terrific, he has his finger on the pulse of what is going on in derivatives, not only in the industry but with regulators. His insight is invaluable.

      Derivatives respondentUSA
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