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Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory

Global Guide 2026 : USA

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory - USA

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: Mainly Regulatory respondentGlobal
Willkie offers practical and hands-on guidance, the team does not wallow in the theoretical realm.
Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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Band 1
Band 1
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: Mainly Regulatory respondentGlobal
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Ranked Individuals at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (2)

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Rita Molesworth
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Rita Molesworth
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has rankings in the following guides

Band 2
USA 2026
Practice area: Derivatives
Location: USA - Nationwide
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