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Derivatives - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP has a growing practice with extensive experience working in the banking and financial sectors, which gives the team an enviable overview of market trends and developments. The attorneys are active advising on commodity-linked products and other derivatives, winning recognition for their strength in the full gamut of matters, encompassing transactional, regulatory and enforcement mandates. In particular, the firm stands out as a leading derivatives practice in the digital asset market. Clients include clearing houses, hedge funds and investment banks, as well as exchange and trading platforms.

Work Highlights

  • Sullivan & Cromwell LLP represented Uniswap in a CFTC inquiry involving whether it lists CFTC jurisdictional products and makes them available to US persons, in violation of CFTC rules.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kenneth M Raisler
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Kenneth M Raisler
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Senior Statespeople
Kenneth Raisler has long been highly regarded for his regulatory practice and he is especially recommended for his expertise in matters involving the CFTC.
Colin Lloyd
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Colin Lloyd
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Colin Lloyd has a flourishing regulatory practice, regularly advising on matters impacting both the US and international jurisdictions.

Colin is the best regulatory lawyer focused on derivatives for sure. His subject matter knowledge is the best and he has an ear to the ground for what is going on.

David J Gilberg
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David J Gilberg
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David Gilberg has an impressive practice which sees him frequently advise on regulatory matters, including on the rules surrounding digital assets.
James McDonald
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James McDonald
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James McDonald brings a wealth of experience in enforcement and is regularly seen representing clients in regulatory and compliance investigations related to their trading activities.

He is super smart, insightful, thoughtful and strategic in his approach. He has become one of our go-to people, particularly for matters opposite the CFTC.

He knows what regulators think and what they want. He also appreciates the internal pressures we face. His level headedness and experience have proven very helpful.

He's one of the top lawyers at Sullivan on the enforcement side.

Kathleen S. McArthur
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Kathleen S. McArthur
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Kathleen McArthur's regulatory, enforcement and investigations expertise make her well placed to handle cases involving market manipulation.

Kathleen has an encyclopedic knowledge of the complex regulations. When it comes to handling inquiries from the enforcement divisions of these two regulators, I think she is the best in the business.

Kathleen has a great strategy, knows the law and is well spoken. She is one of the best that is out there.

She does a great job identifying the central issues within the investigation and addressing them with the regulators in a way that clarifies complex issues.

Kathleen is brilliant and her advice is client-friendly, pragmatic, sensible and I feel like I am in a safe pair of hands in a scary jurisdiction. She is excellent; I can't find fault at all.

Kathleen has got a good way of handling matters, she can cut to the chase.

Rebecca J Simmons
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Rebecca J Simmons
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Rebecca Simmons' broad regulatory knowledge makes her a popular choice for trading associations and financial services firms.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Derivatives

Kenneth M Raisler
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Kenneth M Raisler
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Senior Statespeople
Colin Lloyd
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Colin Lloyd
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Band 1
David J Gilberg
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David J Gilberg
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Band 1
Rebecca J Simmons
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Rebecca J Simmons
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Band 1
James McDonald
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James McDonald
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Band 2
Kathleen S. McArthur
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Kathleen S. McArthur
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Band 3
Derivatives: Enforcement

James McDonald
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James McDonald
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Band 1
Kathleen S. McArthur
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Kathleen S. McArthur
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Band 1
Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory

Kenneth M Raisler
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Kenneth M Raisler
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Senior Statespeople
Colin Lloyd
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Colin Lloyd
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Band 1
David J Gilberg
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David J Gilberg
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Band 1
Rebecca J Simmons
1
Rebecca J Simmons
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Band 1