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Katten 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Katten demonstrates excellent proficiency in commercial awareness and is a dedicated team with knowledge of the trends and relevant industries."
"The Katten team has in-depth expertise across asset classes and understands the business environment in which we operate."
"Katten has an excellent team of former government officials and industry practitioners. As a result, their advice is practical and strategic."
"Katten demonstrates excellent proficiency in commercial awareness and is a dedicated team with knowledge of the trends and relevant industries."
"The Katten team has in-depth expertise across asset classes and understands the business environment in which we operate."
"Katten has an excellent team of former government officials and industry practitioners. As a result, their advice is practical and strategic."
Notable Practitioners
Gary DeWaal has extraordinary experience on a range of asset classes, including investments in cryptoassets. He is especially recognized for his ability to advise on regulatory developments in the market.
"Gary's longstanding industry experience makes him an invaluable part of our legal team."
Carl Kennedy has experience in OTC and exchange-traded derivatives. He uses his deep knowledge of the CFTC to assist with regulatory compliance.
"Carl is a fantastic partner that brings expertise and well-reasoned guidance. He is a smart, responsive and creative partner to our business."
"Carl's government and industry experience means he delivers practical advice that advances the business."
Christian Kemnitz serves as the chair of the financial markets litigation and enforcement department. He regularly advises major financial institutions clients on a range of derivatives enforcement issues.
"Christian is a very adept advocate who helps navigate complex issues towards achieving favorable outcomes."
"He is excellent."
Banks and hedge funds regularly seek Ilene Froom's expertise on equity derivatives and she is highly regarded for her advice on matters involving ISDA. She also has in-depth knowledge of benchmark regulations.
"Ilene brings a wealth of knowledge and industry experience. She has a sense of what works from a practical and commercial perspective."
"lIene has an excellent fluency with business and legal issues and explains things very well."
"She is a great derivatives lawyer."
Daniel Davis is recommended for his regulatory guidance in the derivatives space, with additional insights into cryptocurrency.
"Daniel is technically brilliant and also very pragmatic."
"His government experience means he delivers practical advice that advances the business."
Matthew Kluchenek has an excellent regulatory and enforcement practice in the derivatives space, including on crypto matters.
"Matt is terrific and has the perfect blend of knowing the letter of the law and knowing how market participants adhere to it."
"He has great technical product knowledge."
"Matt works hard to stay on top of new developments."