Derivatives
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 839 5300Chambers Review
Sidley 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.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin advised Cboe on derivatives regulatory matters involved in the acquisition of Eris Digital Holdings, operator of a US-based digital asset spot market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley Austin has a deep bench with tremendous commercial awareness."
"Whether dealing with partners or associates, all the attorneys at Sidley are knowledgeable and experts in their field."
"Sidley Austin has a deep bench with tremendous commercial awareness."
"Whether dealing with partners or associates, all the attorneys at Sidley are knowledgeable and experts in their field."
Notable Practitioners
Ellen Pesch regularly provides transactional and regulatory counsel to banks, companies and trade associations.
"Ellen's knowledge of market trends and upcoming issues has been invaluable."
Prabhat Mehta has an internationally facing capital markets practice, with clients benefiting from his substantial experience leading transactions and deal teams across the Asian continent.
"Prabhat is super responsive, very thoughtful and great at explaining things."
Azad Assadipour demonstrates an impressive ability to lead derivatives transactions, including notable work in the negotiation of ISDA master agreements.
"Azad is an excellent lawyer. He is extremely diligent and responsive."
"He is knowledgeable and sophisticated in his analysis."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP
USA