Derivatives
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 2
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Chambers Review
Willkie Farr & Gallagher offers a well-regarded practice with derivatives experience spanning regulatory, enforcement and transactional matters. The firm possesses niche expertise in physical commodities, particularly relating to the energy market. The attorneys are adept at representing clients before regulatory bodies such as the CFTC and NFA, with clients including lenders, swap dealers and energy companies, among others.
Work Highlights
- Willkie represented Vitol in a high-profile FERC enforcement action in the US District Court for the Eastern District of California, following allegations that Vitol manipulated the price of electricity at a delivery location in California.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Willkie operates at the highest level of client servicing."
"The attorneys' depth of knowledge is remarkable and they cut through complex issues and get to the core, providing practical advice and support."
"The lawyers at Willkie are extremely responsive."
"Willkie operates at the highest level of client servicing."
"The attorneys' depth of knowledge is remarkable and they cut through complex issues and get to the core, providing practical advice and support."
"The lawyers at Willkie are extremely responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Pantano has an impressive derivatives practice, with a niche strength in physical commodities in the energy sector, and he regularly represents clients in front of regulatory bodies.
"Paul is intellectually brilliant."
"He is an excellent lawyer and a dean of the industry."
Rita Molesworth is well regarded for advising on the regulatory compliance of derivative products in the commodities space.
"Rita is very adept at issue spotting. She is a thoughtful team leader who thinks about the big picture."
Conrad Bahlke regularly handles transactions across a range of sectors, including in the climate and energy markets.
Neal Kumar brings regulatory experience to transactions and has an in-depth understanding of the CFTC.
"Neal is incredibly smart and well liked by the community."
"He goes above and beyond and gives sound advice and guidance."
"He is a fantastic lawyer and adviser. He is prompt, efficient and highly sophisticated on all items in derivatives law."
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