Ranking tables
Derivatives | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Latham & Watkins LLP
Band 2
- A&O Shearman 8 Years Ranked
- Katten 3 Years Ranked
- Sidley Austin LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 3 Years Ranked
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Band 3
- Linklaters 3 Years Ranked
- Mayer Brown LLP 3 Years Ranked
- White & Case LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- Haynes and Boone, LLP
- Jenner & Block LLP
- Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
- Steptoe LLP
- WilmerHale
Band 4
- Clifford Chance US LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Jones Day 1 Years Ranked
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Morrison Foerster 3 Years Ranked
- Reed Smith LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
- Foley & Lardner LLP
Senior Statespeople
- John M Brandow Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP24 Years Ranked
- Kenneth M Raisler Sullivan & Cromwell LLP24 Years Ranked
- Seth GrosshandlerCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Band 1
- David J Gilberg Sullivan & Cromwell LLP24 Years Ranked
- David Meister Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates3 Years Ranked
- Mark Mendez Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP14 Years Ranked
- Paul Pantano Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP16 Years Ranked
- Ray Ibrahim Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP14 Years Ranked
- Rebecca J Simmons Sullivan & Cromwell LLP17 Years Ranked
- Lary StromfeldCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
- Michael D DayanCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Ray ShiraziFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
- Witold BalabanLatham & Watkins LLP
Band 2
- Charles R Mills Bracewell LLP5 Years Ranked
- Colin Lloyd Sullivan & Cromwell LLP9 Years Ranked
- Darren Littlejohn Clifford Chance US LLP4 Years Ranked
- David Lucking Linklaters13 Years Ranked
- Donna Parisi A&O Shearman16 Years Ranked
- Douglas Donahue Linklaters6 Years Ranked
- Geoffrey B Goldman A&O Shearman16 Years Ranked
- Ian Cuillerier White & Case LLP10 Years Ranked
- John Williams Milbank LLP16 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Lindabury Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP8 Years Ranked
- Rita Molesworth Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP6 Years Ranked
- David S MitchellFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
- Deborah NorthCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Fabien CarruzzoKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
- Ivan LoncarCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
- Kathryn TrklaFoley & Lardner LLP
- Steven LofchieNorton Rose Fulbright
Band 3
- Azam Aziz A&O Shearman11 Years Ranked
- Ellen Pesch Sidley Austin LLP14 Years Ranked
- Gary DeWaal Katten4 Years Ranked
- Ilene Froom Katten4 Years Ranked
- James McDonald Sullivan & Cromwell LLP2 Years Ranked
- Joyce Sophia Xu Joyce Xu Law14 Years Ranked
- Manuel Frey Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP11 Years Ranked
- Yossi Vebman Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates14 Years Ranked
- Lauren Teigland-HuntTeigland-Hunt LLP
- Peter MalyshevCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
- Rafal GawlowskiLatham & Watkins LLP
- Stacie HartmanMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Yvette ValdezLatham & Watkins LLP
Band 4
- Carl Kennedy Katten3 Years Ranked
- Conrad G Bahlke Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP16 Years Ranked
- Curtis Doty Mayer Brown LLP7 Years Ranked
- David Kaufman Morrison Foerster17 Years Ranked
- Edward So White & Case LLP3 Years Ranked
- Evan Koster Hogan Lovells US LLP5 Years Ranked
- Greg Kahn Freshfields US LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey L Robins Debevoise & Plimpton LLP9 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey L Steiner Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP10 Years Ranked
- John Servidio Goodwin3 Years Ranked
- Joshua Sterling Milbank LLP1 Years Ranked
- Kathleen S. McArthur Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Marvin Goldstein Hogan Lovells US LLP23 Years Ranked
- Michael L Spafford Paul Hastings LLP2 Years Ranked
- Michael Philipp Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP2 Years Ranked
- Neal Kumar Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP3 Years Ranked
- Prabhat K Mehta Sidley Austin LLP8 Years Ranked
- Scott Le Bouef Bracewell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Will Liu Linklaters3 Years Ranked
- Brandon M HammerCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Catherine LeeLatham & Watkins LLP
- Chad E. MillsSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
- Clayton I. SimmonsCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Douglas K. YatterLatham & Watkins LLP
- Gregory BoyleJenner & Block LLP
- James CainEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- Jonathan ChingMcDermott Will & Emery LLP
- Matthew FrankleHaynes and Boone, LLP
- Meltem KodamanEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- Raymond A. RamirezEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- Reza Mojtabaee-ZamaniLatham & Watkins LLP
- Robert McLaughlinFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
- Scott J GordonKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Vincent LazarJenner & Block LLP
Up and Coming
- Alexander Holtan Holland & Knight LLP3 Years Ranked
- Azad Assadipour Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
- Christian Pugaczewski Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP3 Years Ranked
- Derek Walters Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Mark DiFiore Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP4 Years Ranked
- Rhys Bortignon Morrison Foerster1 Years Ranked
- Brian SungHaynes and Boone, LLP
- Eric RiceLatham & Watkins LLP
- Nihal PatelFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPDerivatives2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedDavis Polk & Wardwell boasts a broad-ranging practice, able to provide a full-service offering in all types of derivatives, with a leading reputation for its representation of issuers and underwriters in transactions. The firm's extensive deal experience includes OTC derivatives, repurchases and funded-collar transactions. The attorneys are particularly active advising on margin loans and back-leverage financings and draw upon the firm's global network in providing high-end advice to major financial institutions, hedge funds and derivatives organizations.1 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPDerivatives2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell has a growing practice with extensive experience working in the banking and financial sectors, which gives the team an enviable overview of market trends and developments. The attorneys are active advising on commodity-linked products and other derivatives, winning recognition for their strength in the full gamut of matters, encompassing transactional, regulatory and enforcement mandates. In particular, the firm stands out as a leading derivatives practice in the digital asset market. Clients include clearing houses, hedge funds and investment banks, as well as exchange and trading platforms.
Band 2
2 A&O ShearmanDerivatives2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedA&O Shearman is well placed to advise on a variety of complex regulatory concerns thanks to its significant global presence and broad market awareness. The firm is able to provide counsel on the full range of asset classes covered by the OTC derivatives markets, and regularly takes a leading role in developing ISDA documentation. The attorneys offer a wealth of experience advising clients on matters concerning the Dodd-Frank Act, including the Volcker Rule, and assisting clients with the European Market Infrastructure Regulation. The firm is equally adept at providing counsel on transactions, including advising on equity and credit derivatives, as well as related matters such as repurchase agreements, and represents the full spectrum of significant players in these transactions, including banks, hedge funds and corporate entities. The firm has expertise in the growing digital asset market and is also able to draw on notable cross-border experience.2 KattenDerivatives2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedKatten is recognized in the market as particularly strong in dealing with regulatory issues surrounding futures trading, with expertise in cleared and uncleared swaps. The derivatives practice utilizes the firm's bankruptcy and tax and litigation specialists to provide a rounded service. Services are available to a range of different clients, including clearing houses and end users, among others. The firm offers notable expertise in both OTC and exchange-traded derivatives.2 Sidley Austin LLPDerivatives2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedSidley Austin has a strong team with a comprehensive global practice which integrates its transactional, regulatory compliance and regulatory enforcement operations into a broad single-service derivatives offering, advising clients on both the buy and sell sides. The firm also provides counsel for exchanges and clearing houses on trading protocols and the registration process.2 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesDerivatives2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedSkadden has a distinguished team of regulatory and transactional specialists advising on the full range of OTC derivatives, with increasing visibility in equity derivatives, especially relating to convertible notes, both domestic and cross-border in nature. The firm possesses renowned strength in enforcement and litigation, including representing clients before the SEC, CFTC, FERC and DOJ. It typically represents issuers but is equally adept at advising financial institutions.2 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPDerivatives2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher offers a well-regarded practice with derivatives experience spanning regulatory, enforcement and transactional matters. The firm possesses niche expertise in physical commodities, particularly relating to the energy market. The attorneys are adept at representing clients before regulatory bodies such as the CFTC and NFA, with clients including lenders, swap dealers and energy companies, among others.
Band 3
3 LinklatersDerivatives2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedLinklaters offers an active OTC derivatives practice able to represent buy and sell-side clients. The group is widely regarded for its knowledge of market developments, including in-depth knowledge of decisions and documentation produced by trade associations, most notably the International Swaps and Derivatives Association. In addition to strong USA regulatory expertise, the practice also has knowledge of EMIR and MiFID II, making it a popular choice for clients requiring guidance on cross-border transaction. The firm's international capabilities are bolstered by highly regarded international teams in other jurisdictions.3 Mayer Brown LLPDerivatives2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedMayer Brown frequently provides regulatory advice to trade associations, asset managers and banks on issues concerning Dodd-Frank regulations, including the Volcker Rule. The firm regularly advises on enforcement matters involving the CFTC and CME. It also handles extensive transactional work for banking clients and offers notable experience advising on the netting process. Attorneys from Mayer Brown work closely with colleagues from the securitization, leveraged finance and bankruptcy teams in providing clients with a comprehensive service and the practice also benefits from a strong network of international offices.3 White & Case LLPDerivatives2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedWhite & Case handles a broad range of derivatives matters, from assisting with transactions to providing regulatory advice. Clients include leading financial institutions and household-name companies. The firm is supported by a network of international offices and is a destination practice for cross-border derivatives mandates.
Band 4
4 Clifford Chance US LLPDerivatives2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedClifford Chance has a recognized team able to draw upon its significant global presence when advising clients in the USA. The firm focuses on innovative structured transactions, with notable experience handling foreign exchange issues related to derivatives transactions. It also possesses recognized abilities in the regulatory space, regularly providing market opinions to trade associations.4 Jones DayDerivatives2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJones Day offers a strong nationwide derivatives and commodities practice from its New York office. Attorneys are regularly called upon to act for major underwriters and financial institutions on equity derivatives matters. The firm also possesses notable expertise for clients navigating complex enforcement and regulatory questions.4 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPDerivatives2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius is recognized for its strong nationwide derivatives practice. The attorneys operate on a range of transactional and regulatory matters. The group has shown particular aptitude for matters pertaining to foreign exchange issues. Its notable clients include large financial entities and asset managers.4 Morrison FoersterDerivatives2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedMorrison Foerster is well versed in both regulatory matters and transactions. The firm advises clients on Dodd-Frank regulations, including the Volcker Rule, and assists with equity and credit-linked mandates. It is also well equipped to offer support on the tax aspects of derivatives transactions.4 Reed Smith LLPDerivatives2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedReed Smith has a noteworthy transactional, regulatory compliance and enforcement group. It regularly handles complex cross-border matters and frequently advises on commodity-linked products in the energy sector. The firm also handles derivatives regulations surrounding novel asset classes, such as cryptoassets and is well placed to advise on matters involving the ISDA and the CFTC.