Ranking tables
Derivatives | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Allen & Overy LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Katten 3 Years Ranked
- Shearman & Sterling LLP 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
Band 3
- Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Haynes and Boone, LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Jenner & Block LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Linklaters 3 Years Ranked
- Mayer Brown LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Steptoe LLP 3 Years Ranked
- White & Case LLP 3 Years Ranked
- WilmerHale 3 Years Ranked
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- David J Gilberg Sullivan & Cromwell LLP21 Years Ranked
- David Meister Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates7 Years Ranked
- Lary Stromfeld Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP21 Years Ranked
- Mark Mendez Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP14 Years Ranked
- Michael D Dayan Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP20 Years Ranked
- Paul Pantano Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP18 Years Ranked
- Ray Ibrahim Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP14 Years Ranked
- Ray Shirazi Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP18 Years Ranked
- Rebecca J Simmons Sullivan & Cromwell LLP18 Years Ranked
- Witold Balaban Latham & Watkins LLP16 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Charles R Mills Bracewell LLP5 Years Ranked
- Colin Lloyd Sullivan & Cromwell LLP10 Years Ranked
- Darren Littlejohn Clifford Chance US LLP4 Years Ranked
- David Lucking Allen & Overy LLP14 Years Ranked
- David S Mitchell Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP21 Years Ranked
- Deborah North Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP12 Years Ranked
- Donna Parisi Shearman & Sterling LLP16 Years Ranked
- Douglas Donahue Linklaters8 Years Ranked
- Fabien Carruzzo Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP11 Years Ranked
- Geoffrey B Goldman Shearman & Sterling LLP17 Years Ranked
- Ian Cuillerier White & Case LLP10 Years Ranked
- Ivan Loncar Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP12 Years Ranked
- John Williams Milbank LLP17 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Lindabury Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP8 Years Ranked
- Kathryn Trkla Foley & Lardner LLP6 Years Ranked
- Rita Molesworth Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP6 Years Ranked
- Steven Lofchie Norton Rose Fulbright17 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Azam Aziz Shearman & Sterling LLP15 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
- Manuel Frey Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP11 Years Ranked
- Peter Malyshev Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP11 Years Ranked
- Rafal Gawlowski Latham & Watkins LLP10 Years Ranked
- Stacie R Hartman Steptoe LLP3 Years Ranked
- Yossi Vebman Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates16 Years Ranked
- Yvette Valdez Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Joyce Sophia XuJoyce Xu Law
- Lauren Teigland-HuntTeigland-Hunt LLP
Band 4
- Brandon M Hammer Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Carl Kennedy Katten3 Years Ranked
- Catherine Lee Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Chad E. Mills Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Clayton I. Simmons Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP2 Years Ranked
- Conrad G Bahlke Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP16 Years Ranked
- Curtis Doty Mayer Brown LLP9 Years Ranked
- David Kaufman Morrison Foerster17 Years Ranked
- Douglas K. Yatter Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Edward So White & Case LLP3 Years Ranked
- Evan Koster Hogan Lovells US LLP7 Years Ranked
- Greg Kahn Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer6 Years Ranked
- Gregory Boyle Jenner & Block LLP3 Years Ranked
- James Cain Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey L Robins Debevoise & Plimpton LLP10 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey L Steiner Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP10 Years Ranked
- John Servidio Goodwin3 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Ching McDermott Will & Emery LLP5 Years Ranked
- Joshua Sterling Jones Day1 Years Ranked
- Kathleen S. McArthur Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Matthew Frankle Haynes and Boone, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Meltem Kodaman Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michael L Spafford Paul Hastings LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michael Philipp Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP2 Years Ranked
- Neal Kumar Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP4 Years Ranked
- Prabhat K Mehta Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
- Raymond A. Ramirez Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP5 Years Ranked
- Reza Mojtabaee-Zamani Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Robert McLaughlin Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP5 Years Ranked
- Scott J Gordon Kirkland & Ellis LLP10 Years Ranked
- Vincent Lazar Jenner & Block LLP15 Years Ranked
- Will Liu Linklaters3 Years Ranked
- Marvin GoldsteinHogan Lovells US LLP
- Scott Le BouefBracewell LLP
Up and Coming
- Alexander Holtan Holland & Knight LLP3 Years Ranked
- Azad Assadipour Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
- Brian Sung Haynes and Boone, LLP1 Years Ranked
- Christian Pugaczewski Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP3 Years Ranked
- Derek Walters Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Eric Rice Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Mark DiFiore Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP4 Years Ranked
- Nihal Patel Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP6 Years Ranked
- Rhys Bortignon Morrison Foerster3 Years Ranked
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton boasts a deep bench with expertise across both transactional and regulatory derivatives matters. The derivatives practice is able to marshal experience tackling bankruptcy issues in relation to derivatives, including swaps, and has an excellent track record advising on the Dodd-Frank Act. The attorneys are recognized for their skill working on cross-border and international transactions and frequently draw on the expertise of colleagues based in locations across the globe.1 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPDerivatives2023 | 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 Latham & Watkins LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedLatham & Watkins offers a well-regarded transactional team with a notable focus on OTC derivatives and equity-linked products. The firm is also able to offer guidance on regulatory and enforcement issues, including the Volcker Rule. The attorneys in the derivatives practice are able to draw on the firm's significant international presence when acting for clients in transactions, both on the buy side and sell side.1 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPDerivatives2023 | 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 Allen & Overy LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedAllen & Overy 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.2 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedCadwalader, Wickersham & Taft provide high-quality representation of buyers and sellers in high-value derivatives transactions. In addition to advising on cleared and uncleared OTC derivatives, the firm is also noted for its skill in developing innovative procedures and structures in light of ongoing regulatory and market developments, with areas of focus including advising financial institutions on the impact of the Volcker Rule and assisting clients with LIBOR cessation.2 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson has a versatile transactional and regulatory practice boasting strengths in OTC and exchange-traded derivatives. It is frequently sought for its regulatory expertise, which includes handling matters before the SEC and CFTC. Clients range from asset managers to major corporates across a broad range of industries, including emerging sectors.2 KattenDerivatives2023 | 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 Shearman & Sterling LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedShearman & Sterling represents the full spectrum of significant players in capital markets transactions, including banks, hedge funds and corporate entities. The firm frequently advises clients on regulatory and infrastructure requirements, covering the full range of asset classes, including expertise in the growing digital asset market. It is equally adept at providing counsel on transactions, including advising on equity and credit derivatives, as well as related matters such as repurchase agreements. The firm is also able to draw on notable cross-border experience.2 Sidley Austin LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedSidley Austin is 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 & AffiliatesDerivatives2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedSkadden is 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 LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher offer 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 Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland (US) is a well-regarded derivatives practice able to provide high-end transactional and regulatory advice. Clients include financial institutions and major corporates. The firm is widely recognized for its capabilities in the commodity-linked products in the energy market, as well as for its niche insurance focus.3 Haynes and Boone, LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedHaynes and Boone receives market-wide praise for the breadth of its practice. The firm frequently advises leading financial institutions on an array of derivatives enforcement and regulatory matters involving commodities, hedge funds, repos and other products. The team is particularly noted for its strength in the energy sector.3 Jenner & Block LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedJanner & Block has a strong litigation practice able to assist with investigations, both internal and external, across the derivatives market. The firm's capabilities also include advising on derivatives matters in bankruptcy proceedings. Trade associations and high-profile companies number among its clients.3 Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel is particularly recognized for its knowledge of credit derivatives, a market in which it has a noted experience. The firm frequently active in the representation of buy-side clients and demonstrates strength in derivatives-related transactions including repurchase agreements and total return swaps.3 LinklatersDerivatives2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedLinklaters offer 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 LLPDerivatives2023 | 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 Steptoe LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedSteptoe & Johnson offer an excellent enforcement team able to handle an array of contentious cases. The firm is experienced in the representation of clients before government bodies, such as the CFTC and the DOJ. Clients include asset managers, banks and exchanges, among others. In addition to regulatory enforcement capabilities, the firm's strengths also include regulatory compliance advice.3 White & Case LLPDerivatives2023 | 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.3 WilmerHaleDerivatives2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedWilmerHale possesses a notable derivatives practice with capabilities across a broad range of asset classes. The firm's impressive regulatory capabilities include advising on US and international futures trading compliance. It is well placed to represent clients in enforcement actions before the CFTC and SEC.
Band 4
4 Clifford Chance US LLPDerivatives2023 | 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 Davis Wright Tremaine LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDavis Wright Tremaine is active across the full gamut of derivatives work. Its attorneys regularly advise financial institutions, swap dealers and brokerage firms on enforcement and regulatory matters. The firm also possesses notable expertise in the digital assets markets and assists clients with enforcement issues and investigations relating to cryptocurrency.4 Foley & Lardner LLPDerivatives2023 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedFoley & Lardner's strong Milwaukee roots gives a solid foundation for a nationwide derivatives practice. With particular expertise in regulatory and enforcement, the attorneys regularly handle prominent matters for financial institutions. The group routinely advise clients on regulatory issues, as well as transactions containing cross-border elements. It boasts further strength in providing counsel on regulatory classification of digital assets.4 Jones DayDerivatives2023 | 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 LLPDerivatives2023 | 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 FoersterDerivatives2023 | 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 derivative transactions.4 Reed Smith LLPDerivatives2023 | 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.