Chambers Review
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Derivatives - USA
What the Team is Known For
Steptoe LLP offer an excellent enforcement team able to handle an array of contentious cases. The firm is experienced in the representation of clients before government bodies, such as the CFTC and the DOJ. Clients include asset managers, banks and exchanges, among others. In addition to regulatory enforcement capabilities, the firm's strengths also include regulatory compliance advice.
Strengths
"The Steptoe team has good breadth and demonstrates sensitivity to commercial context and realities."
"The firm delivers practical and commercial advice and explains complex legal matters to business personnel."
Work Highlights
Steptoe LLP continued to act for iFinex and Tether in connection with investigations relating to Bitfinex and/or Tether by multiple enforcement agencies, including the CFTC.
Notable practitioners
Alan Cohn is a key contact.