Derivatives
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
Contact number
+1 414 271 2400About
Provided by Foley & Lardner LLP
Foley’s Securities, Commodities & Exchange Regulation Practice comprises experienced and knowledgeable attorneys who provide legal advice to securities and commodities firms in all phases of their business.
The pervasive regulatory scheme of the federal and state securities laws, federal commodities laws, and self-regulatory rules affects almost every aspect of a regulated entity’s business. Therefore, our Securities, Commodities & Exchange Regulation attorneys partner with attorneys firmwide to provide you with a broad range of services, including mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, intellectual property, information technology, employment law, energy, and white collar crime.
We regularly counsel securities and commodities brokerage and proprietary trading firms, including national wirehouses, discounters, full-service regional firms, algorithmic computer-based trading firms, and investment banking boutiques; investment and commodity trading advisers; investment companies and commodity pools; hedge funds; alternative trading systems and electronic communication networks; securities and commodities exchanges; and securities and derivatives clearing organizations.
Chambers Review
Foley & Lardner LLP'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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has very thorough and deep understanding of complex derivatives issues."
"Foley & Lardner has strong depth of knowledge and practical application of regulations."
"Foley's derivatives team is very aware of all commercial issues and always has great advice on how to proceed."
"The firm has very thorough and deep understanding of complex derivatives issues."
"Foley & Lardner has strong depth of knowledge and practical application of regulations."
"Foley's derivatives team is very aware of all commercial issues and always has great advice on how to proceed."
Notable Practitioners
Ellen Wheeler comes recommended for her strength on enforcement proceedings. She has excellent experience with a host of regulatory organizations, including the SEC, FINRA and CFTC.
"Ellen is a wonderful advisor. She knows our business and helps us navigate complex issues through constantly changing environments."
"Ellen is a great resource for our company."
Kathryn Trkla is well placed to advise cross-border clients on the regulatory requirements of derivatives mandates and she is also recognized for her related capabilities in enforcement actions.
"Kathryn is smart, resourceful and thorough."
"She is a great resource and provides very detailed analysis on complex situations in a timely manner."
"Katie is an outstanding lawyer who consistently provides excellent, practical advice."