Ranking tables
Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Brandon M Hammer Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP3 Years Ranked
Carl Kennedy Katten4 Years Ranked- Colin Lloyd Sullivan & Cromwell LLP10 Years Ranked
- Curtis Doty Chapman and Cutler LLP8 Years Ranked
- David J Gilberg Sullivan & Cromwell LLP25 Years Ranked
Geoffrey B Goldman A&O Shearman17 Years Ranked- Jeffrey L Robins Debevoise & Plimpton LLP10 Years Ranked
Jeffrey L Steiner Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP11 Years Ranked
Peter Malyshev Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP11 Years Ranked- Rebecca J Simmons Sullivan & Cromwell LLP18 Years Ranked
Rita Molesworth Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP7 Years Ranked
Yvette Valdez Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked- Kathryn TrklaFoley & Lardner LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Kenneth M Raisler
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2025 | Senior Statespeople | 25 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 Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 3 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 Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 4 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 Lloyd
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedColin Lloyd has a flourishing regulatory practice, regularly advising on matters impacting both the US and international jurisdictions.1 Curtis DotyChapman and Cutler LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedCurtis Doty provides cross-border regulatory advice for trade associations, banks and corporates.1 David J Gilberg
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 25 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 Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 17 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 Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 10 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 Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedJeffrey Steiner of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is well versed in regulatory matters, including frequently advising clients on CFTC regulations.
1 Peter Malyshev
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 11 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 Simmons
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 18 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 Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 7 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 Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 5 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.