Derivatives - USA
What the team is known for
Davis 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.
Strengths
"The lawyers at Davis Wright are extremely knowledgeable, sophisticated and professional."
"The team is always responsive and helpful."
"Davis Wright has a solid derivatives practice."
Work highlights
Davis Wright Tremaine acted for the owner of a natural gas introducing broker in connection with an ongoing criminal proceeding relating to potential misappropriation of customer information and prearranged trading conducted by the DOJ following a CFTC settlement.
Notable practitioners
Elizabeth Lan Davis is cochair of the financial services practice. She is particulary well regarded for her extensive experience of providing counsel on SEC and DOJ investigations, as well as regulatory matters. "Elizabeth is reliable and responsive." "She is a great lawyer."
