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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

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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
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Rita Molesworth
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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.

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Neal Kumar
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Neal Kumar
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Neal Kumar brings regulatory experience to transactions and has an in-depth understanding of the CFTC.

Neal is my go to on any issues which are Dodd-Frank derivatives related. He is extremely practical.

Neal is always a pleasure to work in the thick of time sensitive and complex matters. He goes above and beyond.

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Rita Molesworth
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Rita Molesworth
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Neal Kumar
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Neal Kumar
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Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory
Rita Molesworth
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Rita Molesworth
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