Ranking tables
Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Brandon M Hammer Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP4 Years Ranked
Carl Kennedy Katten5 Years Ranked
Colin Lloyd Sullivan & Cromwell LLP11 Years Ranked
David J Gilberg Sullivan & Cromwell LLP26 Years Ranked
Geoffrey B Goldman A&O Shearman18 Years Ranked- Jeffrey L Robins Debevoise & Plimpton LLP11 Years Ranked
Jeffrey L Steiner Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP12 Years Ranked- Matthew B. Kulkin WilmerHale2 Years Ranked
Peter Malyshev Sidley Austin LLP12 Years Ranked
Rebecca J Simmons Sullivan & Cromwell LLP19 Years Ranked
Rita Molesworth Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP8 Years Ranked
Yvette Valdez Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked- Curtis DotyChapman and Cutler LLP
- Kathryn TrklaFoley & Lardner LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Kenneth M Raisler
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2026 | Senior Statespeople | 26 Years RankedKenneth Raisler has long been highly regarded for his regulatory practice and he is especially recommended for his expertise in matters involving the CFTC.
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1 Brandon M Hammer
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedBrandon Hammer has a growing reputation as a strong regulatory lawyer in the derivatives market. He comes especially recommended for his ability to assist with derivatives in the context of bankruptcy.1 Carl Kennedy
Katten | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedCarl Kennedy has experience in OTC and exchange-traded derivatives. He uses his deep knowledge of the CFTC to assist with regulatory compliance.1 Colin LloydSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedColin Lloyd has a flourishing regulatory practice, regularly advising on matters impacting both the US and international jurisdictions.1 David J GilbergSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 26 Years RankedDavid Gilberg has an impressive practice which sees him frequently advise on regulatory matters, including on the rules surrounding digital assets.1 Geoffrey B Goldman
A&O Shearman | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedGeoffrey Goldman is highly regarded for his regulatory advice, and his broad client list spans major financial institutions and corporates.1 Jeffrey L Robins
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedJeffrey Robins of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP regularly handles mandates for banks, broker-dealers and buy-side clients.1 Jeffrey L Steiner
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedJeffrey Steiner of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is well versed in regulatory matters, including frequently advising clients on CFTC regulations.1 Matthew B. Kulkin
WilmerHale | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedMatthew 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.1 Peter Malyshev
Sidley Austin LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedPeter Malyshev is active in the transactional market, frequently advising on commodities transactions, and is highly regarded for his regulatory practice.1 Rebecca J SimmonsSullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedRebecca Simmons' broad regulatory knowledge makes her a popular choice for trading associations and financial services firms.1 Rita Molesworth
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedRita Molesworth is well regarded for advising on the regulatory compliance of derivative products in the commodities space.1 Yvette Valdez
Latham & Watkins LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedYvette Valdez has an impressive and diverse derivatives practice. She is particularly sought after by clients for her expertise navigating the regulations surrounding cryptocurrency.