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Derivatives: Enforcement | USA

USA - Nationwide

Derivatives includes the regulatory and transactional legal advice regarding derivatives products. These include: Exchange-traded derivatives; OTC derivatives; Securitized derivatives; Interest rate, currency, equity, credit and commodity-linked products. Law firms advise on product development and regulation; market regulation; structuring and documentation of transactions, related tax issues and derivatives litigation.

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  1. Charles R Mills
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    Charles R Mills
    Bracewell LLP
    Bracewell LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2023 | Band 1 | 5 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
    2023 | 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
    2023 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked
    David McGill of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe 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
    2023 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    David Meister comes highly recommended for his expert knowledge of enforcement actions as they related to the derivatives market.
  5. Douglas K. Yatter
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    Douglas K. Yatter
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 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. Elizabeth Lan Davis
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    Elizabeth Lan Davis
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2023 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked
    Elizabeth Lan Davis is cochair of the financial services practice. She is particulary well regarded for her extensive experience of providing counsel on SEC and DOJ investigations, as well as regulatory matters.
  7. Gregory Boyle
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    Gregory Boyle
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Gregory Boyle is recognized for his derivatives-based litigation and enforcement practice, including self-regulation and external investigations.
  8. James McDonald
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    James McDonald
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2023 | Band 1 | 2 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.
  9. Katherine Cooper
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    Katherine Cooper
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2023 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked
    Katherine Cooper of BCLP is recognized for her longstanding experience in the derivatives space. She is particulary sought after by clients relating to enforcement actions.
  10. Kathleen S. McArthur
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    Kathleen S. McArthur
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Kathleen McArthur's regulatory, enforcement and investigations expertise make her well placed to handle cases involving market manipulation.
  11. Kathryn Trkla
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    Kathryn Trkla
    Foley & Lardner LLP
    Foley & Lardner LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2023 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Kathryn Trkla is well placed to advise cross-border clients on the regulatory requirements of derivatives mandates and she is also recognized for her related capabilities in enforcement actions.
  12. Michael L Spafford
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    Michael L Spafford
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2023 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    "Michael is a trial lawyer with deep knowledge in all of the regulatory regimes, which is a significant value add for us.
  13. Paul Pantano
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    Paul Pantano
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2023 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Paul Pantano has an impressive derivatives practice, with a niche strength in physical commodities in the energy sector, and he regularly represents clients in front of regulatory bodies.
  14. Stacie R Hartman
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    Stacie R Hartman
    Steptoe LLP
    Steptoe LLP | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Stacie Hartman is highly regarded for her ability to litigate on behalf of clients facing derivatives-related investigations by market regulators.
  15. Jonathan Cogan
    Kobre & Kim | Derivatives: Enforcement
    2023 | Band 1