Derivatives
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 1
Contact number
+1 212 558 4740Chambers Review
Sullivan & 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.
Work Highlights
- Sullivan & Cromwell continued to act for Bank of New York Mellon to establish a program of clearing repurchase agreements through the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sullivan & Cromwell is one of the most dependable, insightful and sophisticated legal teams we have worked with. They unfailingly provide constructive and wise counsel on complex and multidimensional regulatory issues."
"Sullivan & Cromwell is easily one of the top firms for derivatives matters."
"The lawyers are speedy and efficient and provide incredible service on highly complicated work."
"Sullivan & Cromwell is one of the most dependable, insightful and sophisticated legal teams we have worked with. They unfailingly provide constructive and wise counsel on complex and multidimensional regulatory issues."
"Sullivan & Cromwell is easily one of the top firms for derivatives matters."
"The lawyers are speedy and efficient and provide incredible service on highly complicated work."
Notable Practitioners
Kenneth Raisler has long been highly regarded for his regulatory practice and he is especially recommended for his expertise in matters involving the CFTC.
"Ken is very professional and has a wide range of knowledge."
David Gilberg has an impressive practice which sees him frequently advise on regulatory matters, including on the rules surrounding digital assets.
"David is incredibly knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. We depend on him for a range of complex regulatory guidance."
"He is my go-to lawyer for our thorniest issues related to derivatives."
"David is extremely easy to work with. He has a deep knowledge of the industry and is well respected."
Rebecca Simmons' broad regulatory knowledge makes her a popular choice for trading associations and financial services firms.
"Rebecca is knowledgeable and has a deep understanding of technical legal issues."
"She is very thoughtful, smart and great to work with on complex legal issues."
Colin Lloyd has a flourishing regulatory practice, regularly advising on matters impacting both the US and international jurisdictions.
"Colin is one of the most knowledgeable derivatives lawyers globally and delivers legal services with the highest degree of care."
"He is not only brilliant but very plugged into US regulators, their mindset and industry participants in general."
James McDonald brings a wealth of experience in enforcement and is regularly seen representing clients in regulatory and compliance investigations related to their trading activities.
"He is incredibly responsive and has great insight into how regulators think about issues."
"James is a brilliant and thoughtful lawyer who knows the SEC and CFTC very well."
Kathleen McArthur's regulatory, enforcement and investigations expertise makes her well placed to handle cases involving market manipulation.
"She is excellent. A quality lawyer."
"Kathleen is a fantastic lawyer - whip-smart, strategic and has immense expertise."