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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Derivatives

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Derivatives - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a distinguished team of regulatory and transactional specialists advising on the full range of OTC derivatives, with increasing visibility in equity derivatives, especially relating to convertible notes, both domestic and cross-border in nature. The firm possesses renowned strength in enforcement and litigation, including representing clients before the SEC, CFTC, FERC and DOJ. It typically represents issuers but is equally adept at advising financial institutions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates represented the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and two of its US subsidiaries in resolving parallel investigations by the SEC and CFTC. 

Strengths

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  • The Skadden team is exceptional and have an outstanding combination of commercial and strategic awareness whilst moving towards execution.

    Derivatives respondentGlobal

  • Skadden offers deep expertise, practical guidance, experience in the various matters and the ability to collaborate effectively with counterparties.

    Derivatives respondentGlobal

  • The attorneys at Skadden have deep knowledge of regulatory affairs and their interplay with complex crypto-related financial products.

    Derivatives respondentGlobal

  • Skadden offered outstanding advice, structured solutions and outcomes across large, high profile and complex trades.

    Derivatives respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Meister
    David Meister

    David Meister

    David Meister comes highly recommended for his expert knowledge of enforcement actions as they relate to the derivatives market.

    • When it comes to his knowledge and ability to navigate the process, he is basically unmatched.

      Derivatives respondentGlobal

    • David is the creme de la creme white collar and securities defence lawyer. He is an engaging, bright and wonderful lawyer.

      Derivatives respondentGlobal

    • David is an excellent attorney with a deep understanding of regulatory matters.

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  • Yossi Vebman
    Yossi Vebman

    Yossi Vebman

    Yossi Vebman handles a broad range of transactions, and his areas of expertise include margin loans and convertible offerings, among others.

    • Yossi is a trusted partner and adviser. His expertise and relentless pursuit toward helping us accomplish our goals has made him an invaluable member of our outside counsel team.

      Derivatives respondentGlobal

    • Yossi is an outstanding adviser and strategic thinker. He approaches every situation through a clear and logical lens but fully grasps the commercial objectives which must be framed along the way.

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