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WilmerHale

Derivatives

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WilmerHale

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Derivatives - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
WilmerHale possesses a notable derivatives practice with capabilities across a broad range of asset classes. The firm's impressive regulatory capabilities include advising on US and international futures trading compliance. It is well placed to represent clients in enforcement actions before the CFTC and SEC.
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Strengths

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  • WilmerHale has a powerhouse bench of regulatory attorneys who have the ability to work with the regulators to advance client interests.

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  • The highly qualified team at WilmerHale is able to provide reliable guidance in a wide variety of complex regulatory matters.

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  • Top to bottom, WilmerHale's attorneys are able to advise on a myriad of regulatory issues. The team is able to pick up issues quickly and advise on best course of action.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Matthew B. Kulkin
    Matthew B. Kulkin

    Matthew B. Kulkin

    Matthew Kulkin focuses his strong derivatives practice on regulatory matters, with particular expertise on CFTC investigations and advising exchanges. He is chair of the firm's futures and derivatives practice.

    • Matthew is a top-level lawyer with great contacts at the CFTC. He is an excellent strategic thinker for our regulatory matters, extremely responsive and dedicated to advancing client interests.

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    • Matthew's knowledge of CFTC related issues is excellent. In addition to advising on legal issues, he can advise on how people in the building will think about issues.

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    • Matthew had deep CFTC expertise to help us through the regulatory questions we had.

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    • Matthew is smart, thoughtful, responsive and great to work with.

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