Ranking tables
Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Brandon M Hammer Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP5 Years Ranked
Carl Kennedy Katten5 Years Ranked
Colin Lloyd Sullivan & Cromwell LLP12 Years Ranked
Curtis Doty Chapman and Cutler LLP11 Years Ranked
David J Gilberg Sullivan & Cromwell LLP23 Years Ranked
Geoffrey B Goldman A&O Shearman19 Years Ranked
Jeffrey L Robins Debevoise & Plimpton LLP12 Years Ranked
Jeffrey L Steiner Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP12 Years Ranked
Kathryn Trkla Foley & Lardner LLP8 Years Ranked
Matthew B. Kulkin WilmerHale2 Years Ranked
Peter Malyshev Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP13 Years Ranked
Rebecca J Simmons Sullivan & Cromwell LLP20 Years Ranked
Rita Molesworth Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP8 Years Ranked
Yvette Valdez Latham & Watkins LLP6 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople

S Kenneth M Raisler
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2025 | Senior Statespeople | 23 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 | 5 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 | 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 Lloyd
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedColin Lloyd has a flourishing regulatory practice, regularly advising on matters impacting both the US and international jurisdictions.
1 Curtis Doty
Chapman and Cutler LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedCurtis Doty of Chapman and Cutler LLP provides cross-border regulatory advice for trade associations, banks and corporates.

1 David J Gilberg
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 23 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 | 19 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 | 12 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 | 12 Years RankedJeffrey Steiner of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is well versed in regulatory matters, including frequently advising clients on CFTC regulations.
1 Kathryn Trkla
Foley & Lardner LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedKathryn Trkla is well placed to advise cross-border clients on the regulatory requirements of derivatives mandates. She is also known for her work in swaps and derivative transactions.

1 Matthew B. Kulkin
WilmerHale | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2025 | 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
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP | Derivatives: Mainly Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 13 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 | 20 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 | 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 Regulatory2025 | 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.