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Derivatives - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP offer a well-regarded practice with derivatives experience spanning regulatory, enforcement and transactional matters. The firm possesses niche expertise in physical commodities, particularly relating to the energy market. The attorneys are adept at representing clients before regulatory bodies such as the CFTC and NFA, with clients including lenders, swap dealers and energy companies, among others.
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Work Highlights

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP  represented Railbird Exchange LLC in its application to become a CFTC-registered exchange.

Strengths

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  • The team is commercially astute and have a practical mindset. Willkie Farr added more value in the team's understanding and communication of key issues to the CFTC staff.

    Derivatives respondentGlobal

  • Willkie offers practical and hands-on guidance, the team does not wallow in the theoretical realm.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rita Molesworth
    Rita Molesworth

    Rita Molesworth

    Rita Molesworth is well regarded for advising on the regulatory compliance of derivative products in the commodities space.

    • Rita is great, she is approachable, reasonable and thorough.

      Derivatives respondentGlobal
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