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William Breslin

William Breslin

USA 2026

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About

Provided by Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Advises clients on regulatory and transactional issues related to derivatives, futures, commodities, and securities law matters. Clients include hedge fund managers, private equity managers, real estate funds, commodity pool operators, commodity trading advisors, futures commission merchants, commercial end-users, and other businesses. In addition to transactional and regulatory work, assists clients on their compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act, the applicable requirements of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the National Futures Association, and the rules and regulations of various clearinghouses and exchanges. Also specializes in negotiating and documenting over-the-counter and exchange-traded and cleared derivatives.

Career

Joined the firm in 2005

Personal

JD in 2005 from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, BA in 2000 from Providence College

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Derivatives - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

William Breslin represents financial institutions and asset managers in derivative trade negotiations. He has further experience advising clients on various regulatory and compliance matters around CFTC and SEC rules.

Strengths

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  • Bill is unsurpassed as a derivatives lawyer for commercial acumen, practicality of advice and responsiveness.

    DerivativesChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP (89)

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New York

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