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Derivatives: Enforcement | Global

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The Derivatives: Enforcement rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across USA.

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  1. Charles R Mills
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    Charles R Mills
    Bracewell LLP
    Bracewell LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Charles Mills is known for his enforcement and regulatory practice, which sees him defending clients in disputes with regulatory bodies.
  2. Christian T. Kemnitz
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    Christian T. Kemnitz
    Katten
    Katten | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked
    Christian Kemnitz serves as the chair of the financial markets litigation and enforcement department. He regularly advises major financial institutions clients on a range of derivatives enforcement issues.
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    David McGill
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked
    David McGill of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is highly regarded among his peers for his derivatives enforcement expertise.
  4. David Meister
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    David Meister
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    David Meister comes highly recommended for his expert knowledge of enforcement actions as they relate to the derivatives market.
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    Douglas K. Yatter
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    With in-depth knowledge of the CFTC, Douglas Yatter is well respected for his enforcement practice, which sees him assist with investigations into market practices, including market spoofing.
  6. Gregory Boyle
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    Gregory Boyle
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Gregory Boyle is recognized for his derivatives-based litigation and enforcement practice, including self-regulation and external investigations.
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    James McDonald
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    James McDonald brings a wealth of experience in enforcement and is regularly seen representing clients in regulatory and compliance investigations related to their trading activities.
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    Kathleen S. McArthur
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Kathleen McArthur's regulatory, enforcement and investigations expertise make her well placed to handle cases involving market manipulation.
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    Michael L Spafford
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Michael Spafford of Paul Hastings LLP is highly recognized for his litigation and regulatory enforcement experience.
  10. Paul Pantano
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    Paul Pantano
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Paul Pantano has an impressive derivatives practice, with a niche strength in physical commodities in the energy sector, and regularly represents clients in front of regulatory bodies.
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    Stacie Hartman
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Stacie Hartman is highly regarded for her ability to litigate on behalf of clients facing derivatives-related investigations by market regulators.
  12. Elizabeth Lan Davis
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1
  13. Ellen Wheeler
    Foley & Lardner LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1
  14. Jonathan Cogan
    Kobre & Kim | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1
  15. Katherine Cooper
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2025 | Band 1